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Diet and antibiotic use can change gut microbiota contributing to IBS symptoms

A recent review of research suggests that changes to the microorganisms (microbiota) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be a cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

27 Jan 2017

$Anti-inflammatory diet could boost bone health, prevent fractures in women$

Anti-inflammatory diet could boost bone health, prevent fractures in women

Anti-inflammatory diets - which tend to be high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains - could boost bone health and prevent fractures in some women, a new study suggests.

27 Jan 2017

ADT for treating advanced prostate cancer not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer disease

A large-scale, population based study led by Dr. Laurent Azoulay, Senior Investigator with the Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital, has concluded that the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat advanced prostate cancer is not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer disease.

27 Jan 2017

Genetic makeup of social partners influences health, mice study shows

Researchers at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have shown that the health of individual mice is influenced by the genetic makeup of their partners. Their findings, published in PLOS Genetics, indicate that research into genetics and disease should include the genotypes of both individuals and their partners.

27 Jan 2017

Study focuses on benefit of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy

Dexcom announces the first and only randomised, controlled study focusing solely on the benefit of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for diabetes patients on multiple daily injections (MDI) insulin therapy.

27 Jan 2017

Marginal deficiency of vitamin A in fetus or newborns may lead to Alzheimer's disease in later life

Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer's disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin A, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

27 Jan 2017

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

Offering smokers a taster session at an NHS Stop Smoking Service and explaining their personal risk of developing smoking-related diseases doubles their likelihood of attending a stop smoking course, according to a study in The Lancet.

27 Jan 2017

Light emitted from digital screens can cause irreversible damage to eyes, research shows

The University Complutense of Madrid (UCM), one of the oldest Universities in the world, presents the results of its latest research confirming the irreversible damage to animals’ eyes caused by light emitted from digital screens.

27 Jan 2017

Study shows how microRNA molecule promotes prostate cancer metastasis

RAISED levels of a tiny molecule in the bloodstream have been linked with prostate cancer metastasis, potentially helping researchers detect the spread of the disease sooner.

27 Jan 2017

Link between breast cancer risk factor and inflammation raises hopes for preventative treatments

THE cause of a leading risk factor for breast cancer has been identified by researchers, raising hopes that preventative treatments will reduce the incidence of the disease.

27 Jan 2017

Stem cell secretions appear to protect retinal ganglion cells in rats, study shows

A new study in rats shows that stem cell secretions, called exosomes, appear to protect cells in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye.

27 Jan 2017

Intravenous contrast media used in CT not linked to increased risk of acute kidney injury

Intravenous contrast media (typically iohexol or iodixanol) used in computed tomography does not appear to be associated with chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplant or acute kidney injury, despite long-held fears to the contrary.

27 Jan 2017

Human cells integrated into pig and cow embryos

Scientists have shown for the first time that undifferentiated human stem cells can be integrated into early embryos of both pigs and cattle. The construction of such interspecies embryos may represent an important development in the generation of organs for transplant.

27 Jan 2017

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Diet and antibiotic use can change gut microbiota contributing to IBS symptoms

Anti-inflammatory diet could boost bone health, prevent fractures in women

ADT for treating advanced prostate cancer not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer disease

Genetic makeup of social partners influences health, mice study shows

Study focuses on benefit of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy

Marginal deficiency of vitamin A in fetus or newborns may lead to Alzheimer's disease in later life

Study: Personalised risk information and taster sessions double chances of attending stop smoking course

Light emitted from digital screens can cause irreversible damage to eyes, research shows

Study shows how microRNA molecule promotes prostate cancer metastasis

Link between breast cancer risk factor and inflammation raises hopes for preventative treatments

Stem cell secretions appear to protect retinal ganglion cells in rats, study shows

Intravenous contrast media used in CT not linked to increased risk of acute kidney injury

Human cells integrated into pig and cow embryos

Treating subclinical hypothyroidism can reduce pregnancy loss, study shows

Researchers shed light on basis of Parkinson’s disease and other ‘synucleinopathies’

New guidelines promote family-centered care in neonatal, pediatric and adult ICUs

MRE technique detects tumor stiffness to enable non-invasive surgical planning

Body shaming may contribute to increased health risks

New gene therapy for Pompe disease may replace currently available treatments

Researchers uncover how brain circuit elicits hunger responses during starvation

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

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

Microphysiological systems in drug discovery

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