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Diet rich in carotenoids and vitamin C may protect against lung cancer, study suggests

An epidemiological study published in Frontiers in Oncology suggests that a diet high in carotenoids and vitamin C may protect against lung cancer.

8 Mar 2017

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role of the microbiome on human health.

8 Mar 2017

Caffeine may protect lungs from damage caused by prolonged oxygen therapy, study finds

A new study finds that caffeine may protect the lungs from damage caused by prolonged oxygen therapy, such as oxygen supplementation given to premature babies.

8 Mar 2017

Dental plaque DNA of Neandertals provides insights into behaviour, diet and medication

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neandertals - our nearest extinct relative - has provided remarkable new insights into their behaviour, diet and evolutionary history, including their use of plant-based medicine to treat pain and illness.

8 Mar 2017

Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

A hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, according to mouse studies conducted by Columbia University Medical Center researchers.

8 Mar 2017

Improving women's health can lead to sharp reduction in domestic violence, study shows

Chronically ill low-income women who thought they were dying experienced a sharp reduction in domestic violence after getting access to a life-saving treatment, a Johns Hopkins University-led study found.

8 Mar 2017

Menopausal women use alternative medicine at high rates more than doctors know

A review of previous studies about how women manage menopause symptoms has found that they frequently use alternative treatments but often do not inform their doctors about them.

8 Mar 2017

Decreasing antibiotic use can lead to reductions in spread of deadly bacteria

Reducing antibiotic use in intensive care units by even small amounts can significantly decrease transmission of dangerous multidrug-resistant organisms, according to new research published online today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

8 Mar 2017

New approach could regenerate skull bone with better quality and no scar tissue

A team of researchers repaired a hole in a mouse's skull by regrowing "quality bone," a breakthrough that could drastically improve the care of people who suffer severe trauma to the skull or face.

8 Mar 2017

Mayo Clinic researchers find new experimental drug that shrinks tumors in multiple myeloma patients

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an experimental drug, LCL161, stimulates the immune system, leading to tumor shrinkage in patients affected by multiple myeloma. The findings are published in Nature Medicine.

8 Mar 2017

Novel technology platform enables continuous, automated monitoring of ‘organs-on-chips’

A research team led by scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital has developed a novel technology platform that enables the continuous and automated monitoring of so-called "organs-on-chips" -- tiny devices that incorporate living cells to mimic the biology of bona fide human organs.

8 Mar 2017

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, according to a study led by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.

8 Mar 2017

New dimensional, multi-informant approach uncovers brain marker for ADHD symptoms

Despite diagnoses for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurring in a reported 11 percent of U.S. school-aged kids, clinicians still don't fully understand the underlying causes of this common condition.

8 Mar 2017

CSU chemists create simple, cheap testing systems to detect water or food-borne pathogens

Food poisoning: Many of us have had it, and we won't soon forget it. Colorado State University chemists are trying to make it so we can.

8 Mar 2017

Scientists take closer look at biological processes to unlock secrets of youth

Humans have been looking for ways to cheat death for centuries. And while we've succeeded in extending our life span, many people suffer ill health in their later years.

8 Mar 2017

Researchers investigate how rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels

In an era when the label "natural" hits a sweet spot with consumers, some uncommon sugars emerging on the market could live up to the connotation.

8 Mar 2017

Scientists move closer towards simpler, accurate detection of bacterial contaminants in food and water

Food poisoning is a scourge. Yet preventing it is far from foolproof. But in a new study in Analytical Chemistry, scientists report that they are closing in on a way to use a combination of color-changing paper and electrochemical analysis -- on plastic transparency sheets or simple paper -- to quickly, cheaply and more accurately detect bacterial contamination of fruits and vegetables in the field before they reach grocery stores, restaurants and household pantries.

8 Mar 2017

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Diet rich in carotenoids and vitamin C may protect against lung cancer, study suggests

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

Caffeine may protect lungs from damage caused by prolonged oxygen therapy, study finds

Dental plaque DNA of Neandertals provides insights into behaviour, diet and medication

Hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, mice study reveals

Improving women's health can lead to sharp reduction in domestic violence, study shows

Menopausal women use alternative medicine at high rates more than doctors know

Decreasing antibiotic use can lead to reductions in spread of deadly bacteria

New approach could regenerate skull bone with better quality and no scar tissue

Mayo Clinic researchers find new experimental drug that shrinks tumors in multiple myeloma patients

Novel technology platform enables continuous, automated monitoring of ‘organs-on-chips’

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

New dimensional, multi-informant approach uncovers brain marker for ADHD symptoms

CSU chemists create simple, cheap testing systems to detect water or food-borne pathogens

Scientists take closer look at biological processes to unlock secrets of youth

Researchers investigate how rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels

Scientists move closer towards simpler, accurate detection of bacterial contaminants in food and water

Study finds higher prevalence of arthritis in recent generations

High levels of folate during pregnancy may decrease hypertension risk in children

Promising new drug may offer effective treatment for heart failure patients

In the Thymus We Trust: ProTcell Therapy & the Future of Allogeneic Immunotherapy

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Healthcare

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