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New pathways that drive metastatic prostate cancer identified
Elevated levels of Cyclin D1b could function as a novel biomarker of lethal metastatic disease in prostate cancer patients.
Cholesterol boosts the memory of the immune system
The memory of the human immune system is critical for the development of vaccines. Only if the body recognizes a pathogen with which it has already come into contact in...
Heart calcium scan predictive of diabetes-related death from cardiovascular disease
People with Type 2 diabetes have two to four times the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people without the disease. The best way for doctors to predict which diabetes...
Twitter activates tweet archive option
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Internet social network Twitter, based in San Francisco, said its users would be able to access an archive of all their tweets --...
Preventing muscle loss, obesity and diabetes
A research study from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has yielded important breakthroughs on how the body loses muscle, paving the [...]
Hair practices may be barrier to physical activity for some African-American women
A study that surveyed 103 African-American women suggests that nearly 40 percent of the women reported avoiding exercise at times because of their hair.
Chronic worriers at higher risk for PTSD
People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new Michigan State University research published [...]
Fewer HIV hospitalizations since combo drug therapy introduced
People with HIV are being hospitalized in Ontario significantly less often than they were 15 years ago when combination antiretroviral [...]
Study estimates prevalence of pediatric caustic ingestion injuries
The annual economic burden of pediatric caustic ingestion injuries was estimated at nearly $23 million with an estimated prevalence of injuries requiring hospitalization for 807 children in 2009.
Should physicians prescribe cognitive enhancers to healthy individuals?
Physicians should not prescribe cognitive enhancers to healthy individuals, states a new report. The authors provide their recommendation based on the professional integrity of physicians, the drugs' uncertain benefits and...
Chances Rising for Chikungunya Outbreaks in NYC, Atlanta, Miami
Global travel and climate warming could be creating the right conditions for outbreaks of a new virus in this country, according to a new Cornell University computer model. The model...
Neurons die in Alzheimer's because of faulty cell cycle control before plaques and tangles appear
The two infamous proteins, amyloid-beta and tau, that characterize advanced Alzheimer's disease, start healthy neurons on road to cell death long before appearance of deadly plaques and tangles by working...
New cell-based system can screen drug candidates for cardiac toxicity long before they leave lab
A new stem cell-derived system for screening experimental drugs for cardiotoxicity could identify dangerous side effects early in the development process, thereby potentially saving time, lives and money. Cardiotoxicity is...
Immune cells use tethered slings to avoid being swept away
Neutrophils, critical components of the immune system's response to bacteria and other pathogens, throw out tube-like tethers that act as anchor points, controlling their speed as they roll along the...
To revert breast cancer cells, give them the squeeze
Researchers have found that compression can guide malignant breast cells back to a normal growth pattern. The findings demonstrate the influence of mechanical forces on a cell's destiny.
Cancer Rates Around The World [Infographic]
Global patterns reveal the myth of a "disease of affluence" Cancer is often considered a "disease of affluence"--a malady that mostly afflicts people in the world's wealthiest countries, often as...
Well: Really? Losing Sleep Reduces Your Tolerance for Pain
Chronic sleep loss appears to lower tolerance for pain, though it's not clear why.
Vital Signs: Risks: Coffee Linked to Fewer Oral Cancer Deaths
A large study of 968,432 initially healthy men and women has found that drinking coffee is associated with a reduced risk of death from oral cancers.
Rationing soft drink sizes: A good public health move for Canada, experts argue
New York City's limit of a maximum 16-ounce size of sugar-sweetened drinks for sale in eating establishments is a positive public health move and should be replicated in Canada, argues...
New guidelines can improve treatment for severe heart attack patients
New streamlined guidelines will help healthcare providers better treat patients with the most severe type of heart attacks, according to an American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology statement.
Autoimmune disease: Retraining white blood cells
Symptoms of an autoimmune disease disappeared after a team of scientists retrained the white blood cells involved using a specially engineered protein. This method is extremely promising for treating diseases...
Scientists developing quick way to ID people exposed to ionizing radiation
A new study could lead to a blood test that detects if a person has been exposed to radiation, measures their dose, and separates people suffering from inflammation injuries --...
Muscle weakness in Down syndrome: New study offers insights
Study led by researchers at Syracuse University offers insights into role of muscle weakness in Down syndrome.
New immune therapy successfully treats brain tumors in mice
Using an artificial protein that stimulates the body's natural immune system to fight cancer, a research team has engineered a lethal weapon that kills brain tumors in mice while sparing...
Study Identifies Population of Cells Serving as the Major Reservoir for HIV
Lausanne, Switzerland, 17th December 2012--- A study published today online in The Journal of Experimental Medicine has identified the population of CD4 T cells serving as the major reservoir for...
Achilles' heel of pathogenic bacteria discovered
Multidrug-resistant bacteria remain a major concern for hospitals and nursing homes worldwide. Propagation of bacterial resistance is alarming and makes the search for new antimicrobials increasingly urgent. Scientists have now...
Research into bleeding prevention post-birth could save lives
Research brings together evidence about the potential for misoprostol to prevent bleeding after home births in low resource countries.
Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders in children
More than one in every ten schoolchildren suffers from a transient tic disorder, and 1% have a particular type of tic disorder known as Tourette syndrome. Researchers report on various...