Study confirms target of potent chronic leukemia drug
2013-12-19
Study confirms target of potent chronic leukemia drug
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC ...
High-dose cytarabine improves outcome in patients with AML in EORTC-GIMEMA AML-12 Trial
2013-12-19
High-dose cytarabine improves outcome in patients with AML in EORTC-GIMEMA AML-12 Trial
Results of the EORTC and GIMEMA (Gruppo Italiano Malattie Ematologiche dell' Adulto) AML-12 Trial appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology show that high-dose ...
A new role for milk: Delivering polyphenols with anti-cancer activity
2013-12-19
A new role for milk: Delivering polyphenols with anti-cancer activity
Milk can serve as a protective carrier of bioactive molecules, suggests report in the Journal of Dairy Science®
Philadelphia, PA, December 19, 2013 – Polyphenols found in tea manifest anti-cancer ...
Corn pest decline may save farmers money
2013-12-19
Corn pest decline may save farmers money
Populations of European corn borer (ECB), a major corn crop pest , have declined significantly in the eastern United States, according to Penn State researchers. The decline suggests that the use of genetically modified, ECB-resistant corn ...
Breaking the cycle of obesity, inflammation and disease
2013-12-19
Breaking the cycle of obesity, inflammation and disease
ANN ARBOR—Researchers at University of Michigan have illuminated an aspect of how the metabolic system breaks down in obesity. The findings provide additional evidence that a drug entering clinical trials ...
Chewing gum is often the culprit for migraine headaches in teens
2013-12-19
Chewing gum is often the culprit for migraine headaches in teens
Tel Aviv University study finds that 87 percent of teens who quit chewing experience significant relief
Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, ...
African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians
2013-12-19
African-American women must eat less or exercise more to lose as much weight as caucasians
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2013 – African-American women may need to eat fewer calories or burn more than their Caucasian counterparts to ...
Deepwater Horizon NRDA study shows possible oil impact on dolphins
2013-12-19
Deepwater Horizon NRDA study shows possible oil impact on dolphins
Nearly half of Barataria Bay dolphins in 'guarded' condition
VIDEO:
Video shows 2011 Deepwater Horizon ...
A mathematical perspective of seasonal variations in Lyme disease transmission
2013-12-19
A mathematical perspective of seasonal variations in Lyme disease transmission
Philadelphia, PA—Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness caused by a bacterium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. ...
Reinterpreting origins, examining skeletal preservation, and understanding volcanics
2013-12-19
Reinterpreting origins, examining skeletal preservation, and understanding volcanics
Boulder, Colo., USA – GSA Bulletin articles posted online ahead of print on 6 and 13 December 2013 cover earthquake hazards of the Santa Barbara suburban area; apatite and the skeletons ...
Suicide is widely deemed immoral because it 'taints the soul,' study shows
2013-12-19
Suicide is widely deemed immoral because it 'taints the soul,' study shows
Findings cross religious and political Lines, psychologists at Boston College and Boston University report
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (12-19-13) – Suicide is a major public health issue; it takes the lives of more than ...
Living at home with dementia
2013-12-19
Living at home with dementia
Study reports substantial unmet needs for patients and caregivers alike
Most people with dementia who live at home have multiple unmet health and welfare needs, any number of which could jeopardize their ability to remain home for ...
Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, UCI study finds
2013-12-19
Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, UCI study finds
Reprogramming of liver 'clock' may contribute to metabolic disorders
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 19, 2013 — A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body ...
With sinus study, Saint Louis University researchers find that harmless members of microbiome spark immune reaction
2013-12-19
With sinus study, Saint Louis University researchers find that harmless members of microbiome spark immune reaction
Investigators add immune system dimension to discussion of microbiota and disease
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University researchers have analyzed the ...
The cost of antibiotic drugs for children -- a comparison of 2 countries
2013-12-19
The cost of antibiotic drugs for children -- a comparison of 2 countries
(Boston) – The 2009 costs of antibiotics covered by private insurance companies in the U.S. for children younger than 10 years old were estimated to be more than five times higher ...
DNA clamp to grab cancer before it develops
2013-12-19
DNA clamp to grab cancer before it develops
International research team develops a diagnostic nanomachine
This news release is available in French. MONTREAL, 19 DECEMBER 2013 - As part of an international research project, a team of researchers ...
No link between HIV-prevention pill Truvada and increased sexual risk behavior
2013-12-19
No link between HIV-prevention pill Truvada and increased sexual risk behavior
Biological markers confirm behavioral data; underscore drug's effectiveness
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—December 18, 2013—In 2012 the HIV antiretroviral drug Truvada became the first ...
Deep brain stimulation may help with driving for people with Parkinson's disease
2013-12-19
Deep brain stimulation may help with driving for people with Parkinson's disease
MINNEAPOLIS – Deep brain stimulation may have a beneficial effect on driving ability for people with Parkinson's disease, according to a new study published in the December 18, 2013, ...
Coping with stress in a changing world
2013-12-19
Coping with stress in a changing world
If there is something that we all know about in the 21st century it is stress, whether it's the stress of work, financial stress or the stress of getting the next grant funded; we are all familiar with that heart-pounding, ...
Stress reaction gene linked to death, heart attacks
2013-12-19
Stress reaction gene linked to death, heart attacks
DURHAM, N.C. – A genetic trait known to make some people especially sensitive to stress also appears to be responsible for a 38 percent increased risk of heart attack or death in patients with heart disease, ...
Markers of inflammation in the blood linked to aggressive behaviors
2013-12-19
Markers of inflammation in the blood linked to aggressive behaviors
Finding suggests new treatments for intermittent explosive disorder, aka 'road rage'
People with intermittent explosive disorder — a psychiatric illness characterized by impulsivity, ...
Newly identified immune receptor may activate B cells in autoimmunity
2013-12-19
Newly identified immune receptor may activate B cells in autoimmunity
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A newly identified immune protein influences each person's response to vaccines and risk for autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis, according to a study ...
Heart disease linked with dementia in older postmenopausal women
2013-12-19
Heart disease linked with dementia in older postmenopausal women
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Heart disease may put older postmenopausal women at higher risk for decreased brain function such as dementia, according to new ...
Modest weight loss may reduce heart disease, diabetes risks in middle-aged women
2013-12-19
Modest weight loss may reduce heart disease, diabetes risks in middle-aged women
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Modest weight loss over 2 years in overweight or obese, middle-aged women may reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, ...
Immune avoidance mechanism could lead to treatments for deadly mosquito-borne viruses
2013-12-19
Immune avoidance mechanism could lead to treatments for deadly mosquito-borne viruses
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 18, 2013 – A mosquito-borne virus that kills about half of the people it infects uses a never-before-documented mechanism to ...
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