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Brain's quality control process holds clues to obesity's roots

Deep in the middle of our heads lies a tiny nub of nerve cells that play a key role in how hungry we feel, how much we eat, and how much weight we gain. Around the clock, they produce a "grandfather" form of several hormones that help us regulate these crucial functions.

20 Feb 2018

Food scientists develop rapid screening technique to detect pesticide residue in vegetables

Food scientists from the National University of Singapore developed a rapid and highly sensitive screening technique capable of detecting minute amounts of pyrethroids in vegetables, a common type of synthetic pesticide applied on agricultural crops. The innovative strategy makes use of magnetic nanoparticles to simplify pyrethorid extraction, reducing the screening process to under two hours.

20 Feb 2018

New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

An innovative e-Health solution, based on an interactive Internet platform, has been developed to support senior citizens in improving their lifestyle to prevent cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and dementia.

20 Feb 2018

Scientists explore connection between bad sleep habits and stiff blood vessels

What do bad sleep habits and stiff blood vessels have in common? Nothing good, say scientists exploring what appears to be a direct connection between a circadian clock that isn't working as it should and an enzyme that promotes inflammation working overtime.

20 Feb 2018

Study finds higher risk of stroke among blacks with atrial fibrillation than whites

Blacks have a higher incidence of stroke and stroke-associated disability than whites. However, few studies have evaluated racial differences in stroke before a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF).

20 Feb 2018

Immune history influences person's response to flu vaccine

New research on why the influenza vaccine was only modestly effective in recent years shows that immune history with the flu influences a person's response to the vaccine.

20 Feb 2018

Interventions to improve self-concept could be critical in treating mental health patients

Improving how mental health patients perceive themselves could be critical in treating them, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.

20 Feb 2018

Diabetes does not increase work-loss years due to early retirement

A Finnish study examined diabetes and work loss due to early retirement during the work careers of approximately 13,000 people.

20 Feb 2018

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with tiny copper nanoparticles to reduce the spread of bacterial infections and viruses, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), at hospitals.

20 Feb 2018

UH Cleveland Medical Center explores novel treatments for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids, or uterine myomas, can cause symptoms that include unusually long and heavy menstrual flow, pain, enlarged uterus, pressure on the bladder and rectum, and uncomfortable intercourse.

19 Feb 2018

New wearable electronics could be game-changer for stroke rehabilitation

A groundbreaking new wearable designed to be worn on the throat could be a game-changer in the field of stroke rehabilitation.

19 Feb 2018

Study: Diagnosis of celiac disease takes 3.5 years for patients who do not report GI symptoms

It takes an average of 3.5 years to diagnose celiac disease in patients who do not report gastrointestinal symptoms, a Loyola Medicine study has found.

19 Feb 2018

Autism could be predicted from blood or urine tests soon

Thousands of children are being diagnosed with autism on the basis of tests that are mainly based on the behaviour of the child and his or her responses to the tests and behavioural assessments. In short, there are no blood tests or urine tests that can be used to diagnose autism.

19 Feb 2018

Few minutes of physical activity may lower risk of death in older men, research suggests

Clocking up just a few minutes at a time of any level of physical activity, including of light intensity, is linked to a lower risk of death in older men, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

19 Feb 2018

Scientists uncover how newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels

A new study published today found that a newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels when it senses inadequate blood flow to tissues.

19 Feb 2018

Scientists identify four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones

Every cell in your body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes. In an unexpected finding, scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells.

19 Feb 2018

Stanford researchers explore how enzyme changes and becomes antibiotic-resistant

Enzymes are proteins that speed up or catalyze a reaction in living organisms. Bacteria can produce enzymes that make them resistant to antibiotics.

19 Feb 2018

Study reveals functional dynamics of ion channels

Most ion channels are very selective about the ions, which may or may not pass through them. They may be conductive for potassium ions and non-conductive for sodium ions or vice versa.

19 Feb 2018

Key protein involved in epigenetic regulation of gene expression guides skin cell renewal

Approximately once a month, our skin completely renews itself. If this highly coordinated process goes awry, it can lead to a variety of skin diseases, ranging from skin cancer to psoriasis.

19 Feb 2018

Father's stress affects the brain development of offspring, mice study shows

New research in mice has found that a father's stress affects the brain development of his offspring. This stress changes the father's sperm, which can then alter the brain development of the child. This new research provides a much better understanding of the key role that fathers play in the brain development of offspring.

19 Feb 2018

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Brain's quality control process holds clues to obesity's roots

Food scientists develop rapid screening technique to detect pesticide residue in vegetables

New e-Health solution developed to prevent cardiovascular disease, dementia in senior citizens

Scientists explore connection between bad sleep habits and stiff blood vessels

Study finds higher risk of stroke among blacks with atrial fibrillation than whites

Immune history influences person's response to flu vaccine

Interventions to improve self-concept could be critical in treating mental health patients

Diabetes does not increase work-loss years due to early retirement

Uniforms coated with copper nanoparticles could reduce spread of hospital infections

UH Cleveland Medical Center explores novel treatments for uterine fibroids

New wearable electronics could be game-changer for stroke rehabilitation

Study: Diagnosis of celiac disease takes 3.5 years for patients who do not report GI symptoms

Autism could be predicted from blood or urine tests soon

Few minutes of physical activity may lower risk of death in older men, research suggests

Scientists uncover how newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels

Scientists identify four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones

Stanford researchers explore how enzyme changes and becomes antibiotic-resistant

Study reveals functional dynamics of ion channels

Key protein involved in epigenetic regulation of gene expression guides skin cell renewal

Father's stress affects the brain development of offspring, mice study shows

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