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'Bitter brake' activates gut hormones and suppresses food intake
New research shows that a New Zealand produced bitter plant extract can suppress food intake by stimulating the secretion of gut peptide hormones involved in appetite regulation.
Prince Died From Accidental Overdose of Opioid Painkiller
Officials in Minnesota said the singer sustained an accidental overdose of self-administered fentanyl, a type of synthetic opiate.
Sports of The Times: Fearing Zika, a Top American Will Skip the Olympics. He May Not Be the Last.
Organizers of the Rio Games may not see the virus as a serious health threat this summer, but the cyclist Tejay van Garderen and his pregnant wife, a two-time national...
Conflicting reports as Muhammad Ali, 74, remains hospitalized
The Sports Xchange Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali remained in a Phoenix hospital on Friday due to a respiratory issue.
Study suggests new ways to protect against neurodegeneration
A new study has found evidence that an enzyme known as NMNAT2 may help protect against the debilitating effects of certain degenerative brain diseases, including Alzheimer's.
New clues found to immune system’s misfiring in autoimmune diseases
A person’s genetic makeup plays a role in autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis that develop when the body is attacked by its own immune system. But little is known...
Lower dopamine levels cause older people to avoid risk, study says
Stephen FellerLONDON, June 3 (UPI) -- Declining levels of dopamine in the brains of aging people were linked to less willingness to take risk, according to a a large study...
New immunotherapy shows promise for blood cancers
Stephen FellerCHICAGO, June 3 (UPI) -- Researchers report using substances that mimic tumor-cell DNA stimulates an immune response to leukemia, suggesting an immunologic treatment is possible.
Patient trial confirms Wearable Artificial Kidney proof of concept
The results of an exploratory clinical trial indicate that a wearable artificial kidney could be developed as a viable, new dialysis technology. Some redesigns would be required to overcome device-related,...
Walnuts may improve your colon health
Eating walnuts may change gut bacteria in a way that suppresses colon cancer, researchers report. A team of researchers found that mice that ate 7-10.5 percent of their total calories...
In resource-poor settings, vaccinating mothers against flu can protect newborns too, new study finds that
Each year, influenza causes between 250,000 and half a million deaths around the world. Now a new study has shown that immunizing mothers against flu can decrease by 70 percent...
Healing function of sweat glands declines with age
A group of scientists and dermatologists is now looking at the role sweat glands play in how aging skin recovers from wounds. It's a step to better learn about aging...
Why stroke in middle age is more deadly for blacks than whites
HealthDay News A higher stroke rate is why middle-aged black Americans are more likely to die from a stroke than whites, a new study suggests.
New York bill extends time for medical malpractice lawsuits
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Legislation before state lawmakers in New York would significantly change medical malpractice law by allowing patients to sue years...
New mouse models give a boost to the development of cancer immunotherapies
A new cancer treatment called CD40 inhibitor has yielded disappointing results when tested in clinical trials, failing to mobilize patients' immune system against tumors the way it was expected to....
Clean pools can still pose health hazards
Christine Chen, HealthDay News Researchers report the disinfectants used in pools can create dangerous disinfection byproducts when combined with sweat, personal care products and urine.
Low-dose aspirin tied to longer colon cancer survival
Amy Norton, HealthDay News Colon cancer patients who take low-dose aspirin may have a somewhat better chance of surviving the disease, a large study hints.
Outdated restrictions 'barrier' to fixing B.C.s overdose crisis, report says
A new report blames B.C.'s College of Physicians and Surgeons for not lifting "barriers" to Suboxone, a prescription drug that could dramatically reduce overdose deaths amid a public health emergency.
Cirrhosis-causing cells in mice turned to healthy liver cells in study
Stephen FellerSAN FRANCISCO, June 2 (UPI) -- Researchers motivated cirrhosis-causing cells in mice to become healthy liver cells, suggesting a potential treatment for liver disease other than transplant.
No sweet surrender: Glucose actually enhances self-control, study shows
In the age of the ‘sugar tax’, good news about glucose is hard to come by. But a scientist has just proposed a new understanding of the established link between...
[Report] An endogenous caspase-11 ligand elicits interleukin-1 release from living dendritic cells
Dendritic cells (DCs) use pattern recognition receptors to detect microorganisms and activate protective immunity. These cells and receptors are thought to operate in an all-or-nothing manner, existing in an immunologically...
[Report] ADP-ribose–derived nuclear ATP synthesis by NUDIX5 is required for chromatin remodeling
Key nuclear processes in eukaryotes, including DNA replication, repair, and gene regulation, require extensive chromatin remodeling catalyzed by energy-consuming enzymes. It remains unclear how the ATP demands of such processes...
[Report] Conversion of human fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes by small molecules
Reprogramming somatic fibroblasts into alternative lineages would provide a promising source of cells for regenerative therapy. However, transdifferentiating human cells into specific homogeneous, functional cell types is challenging. Here we show that cardiomyocyte-like cells...
[Perspective] Drugging DNA repair
All the cells in our bodies suffer many thousands of DNA lesions every day (1). The vast majority of these lesions are safely dealt with by cellular DNA repair and...
Workaholism Linked to ADHD and Depression
People who are workaholics may be more likely to have symptoms of certain mental health conditions, a new study suggests.
Toronto Raptors reward Dwane Casey with three-year extension
The Sports Xchange Coach Dwane Casey agreed to a three-year, $18 million extension with the Toronto Raptors.
Cleveland Browns TE Gary Barnidge (hernia surgery) out until camp
The Sports Xchange Tight end Gary Barnidge will be sidelined until training camp due to hernia surgery.
Do artificial sweeteners live up to the promise of sweetness without harm? An ongoing clinical study investigates
Scientists suspect that aspartame and other artificial sweeteners can lead to lasting, metabolic disruptions when consumed frequently, by activating specific receptors in the intestine. A clinical study is now enrolling...