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Estimated 1.65 million global cardiovascular deaths each year linked to high sodium consumption
More than 1.6 million cardiovascular-related deaths per year can be attributed to sodium consumption above the World Health Organization's recommendation of 2.0 grams per day, researchers have found in a...
Treatment with lymph node cells controls dangerous sepsis in animal models
An immune-regulating cell present in lymph nodes may be able to halt severe cases of sepsis, an out-of-control inflammatory response that can lead to organ failure and death. "Our findings...
Gut flora influences HIV immune response
Normal microorganisms in the intestines appear to play a pivotal role in how the HIV virus foils a successful attack from the body’s immune system, according to new research. "Gut...
With advances in HIV care, survivors face other disease risks
As effective treatments for HIV become more widely available in low- and middle-income countries, there's an urgent need to assess and manage health risks in the growing number of people...
Tests to diagnose invasive aspergillosis with 100% accuracy
The fungal infection invasive aspergillosis (IA) can be life threatening, especially in patients whose immune systems are weakened by chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. Despite the critical need for early detection,...
Prostate cancer prevention trial identifies men mostly likely to undergo challenging study procedure
Healthy men participating in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial who actively participate in all steps of the clinical trial are most likely to undergo a biopsy, according to a study....
New insights into survival, transmission strategy of malaria parasites
Malaria parasites exploit the function of the epigenetic regulator HP1 to promote survival and transmission between human hosts, a new study shows. Using HP1 the parasite controls expression of surface...
Scientists boost potential of passive immunization against HIV
Scientists are pursuing injections or intravenous infusions of broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies (bNAbs) as a strategy for preventing HIV infection. This technique, called passive immunization, has been shown to protect...
Cell discovery brings blood disorder cure closer
A cure for a range of blood disorders and immune diseases is in sight, according to scientists who have unraveled the mystery of stem cell generation. Found in the bone...
Sodium Guidelines 'Need to Be Rethought,' Experts Say
People in a recent study who consumed salt in moderation were less likely to die over a four-year period than those who ate too little or too much of the...
Injected C. Noyvi-NT Bacteria Shrink Tumors In Rats, Dogs - And Humans
A modified version of the Clostridium novyi (C. noyvi-NT) bacterium can produce a strong and precisely targeted anti-tumor response in rats, dogs and now humans, according to a new report...
Noninvasive Method Measures Carcinogen Exposure
ACS Meeting News: Mass spec technique detects biomarkers of DNA damage linked to urinary tract cancers
Elderly benefit from high-dose flu shot
High-dose vaccine may offer people age 65 and older improved protection against the flu.
Sharon Fisher, mastectomy mix-up victim, pleased with barcode changes
A Halifax-area woman who had an unnecessary mastectomy after her test results were mixed up with another patient's last year says she’s pleased the health authority has designed a new...
Kids' Responses to Infections Linked with Depression Risk
Kids with immune systems that react strongly to infections could have a higher risk of depression, a new study suggests.
Well: Caffeine May Reduce Tinnitus Risk
A new study reports that caffeine intake is associated with a reduced risk for tinnitus — ringing or buzzing in the ears.
Hosni Mubarak denies ordering the killing of protesters
Aileen GraefCAIRO, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Hosni Mubarak made his first statement during his trial Wednesday, saying the blood of the protesters killed during his ouster is not on his...
Press Conference Schedule248th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Join us in person or online for press conferences featuring some of the most exciting work being presented at ACS' 248th National Meeting & Exposition. Reporters will have a chance...
ADHD Diagnosis: Involuntary Eye Movement A "Foolproof" Indication
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is so commonly diagnosed – and overdiagnosed, and misdiagnosed – that it is hard to know what is based on evidence and what is based...
Digital literacy reduces cognitive decline in older adults, experts find
Researchers have found a link between digital literacy and a reduction in cognitive decline, according to a study. The data measures delayed recall from a 10-word-list learning task across 5...
Rural hospitals: Lean six sigma principles shorten queues, save time
By adapting the "Lean Six Sigma" principle of manufacturing to rural hospitals, researchers suggest that patient queues might be shortened by 91 percent while consultation time could be reduced to...
Single gene controls jet lag, study finds
A master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles has been identified by scientists, offering hope for a drug that could help reset sleep. The discovery of the role of...
Rhodium Expands Collection Of Metal-Based Anticancer Agents
ACS Meeting News: New class of inorganic reagents may provide less toxic and more versatile alternatives to popular platinum-based drug
Impaired TrkB Receptor Signaling Underlies Corticostriatal Dysfunction in Huntington’s Disease
Impaired TrkB Receptor Signaling Underlies Corticostriatal Dysfunction in Huntington’s Disease Neuron 83(1):178-88 Plotkin JL, Day M, Peterson JD, Xie Z, Kress GJ, Rafalovich I, Kondapalli J, Gertler TS, Flajolet M,...
U.S. Yazidis push for further action in Iraq
Aileen GraefWASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- American Yazidis are visiting a mostly-empty Washington to lobby the White House and Congress to send more aid to help stop Islamic State militants.
Rate of non-marital childbearing on the decline, CDC says
Brooks HaysWASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- According to a new report from the CDC, over the last half-decade, rates of children being born out of wedlock have fallen in recent...
Neuron: 83(1):178-88
Neuron 83(1):178-88 Netrin-1 controls sympathetic arterial innervation Isabelle Brunet, Emma Gordon, Jinah Han, Brunella Cristofaro, Dong Broqueres-You, Chun Liu, Karine Bouvrée, Jiasheng Zhang, Raquel del Toro, Thomas Mathivet, Bruno Larrivée, Julia...
Births to Unmarried Couples Drop
The number of children born outside of marriage in the United States has declined in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.