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Timing of exposure to moderate light may influence BMI, body fat

A new study suggests that the timing of exposure to moderate levels of light may influence body mass index (BMI) and body fat.

9 Jun 2015

Study examines how improvised explosive devices can lead to traumatic brain injury

By accounting for a rush of blood to the head, University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineers have found that blast waves from concussive explosions may put far greater strain on the brain than previously thought.

9 Jun 2015

Advanced prostate cancer patients who have AR-V7 gene variant respond to chemotherapy

In a small clinical trial, scientists at Johns Hopkins' Kimmel Cancer Center and James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute found that men with advanced prostate cancer and detection of androgen receptor splice variant-7 (AR-V7) respond to chemotherapy just as well as men who lack the variant.

9 Jun 2015

New research shows that low glycemic index diets reduce autism symptoms in mice

Bread, cereal and other sugary processed foods cause rapid spikes and subsequent crashes in blood sugar. In contrast, diets made up of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are healthier, in part because they take longer to digest and keep us more even-keeled.

9 Jun 2015

Early intervention helps improve intellectual ability, reduces autism symptoms in children

Early intervention for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder helps improve their intellectual ability and reduces autism symptoms years after originally getting treatment, a new study shows.

9 Jun 2015

Study suggests direct biophysical link between chronic pain, depression and anxiety

Brain inflammation caused by chronic nerve pain alters activity in regions that regulate mood and motivation, suggesting for the first time that a direct biophysical link exists between long-term pain and the depression, anxiety and substance abuse seen in more than half of these patients, UC Irvine and UCLA researchers report.

9 Jun 2015

Ampio reports effects of Ampion in treating chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee

Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced three peer-review publications that report the multifaceted and synergistic effects of Ampion in the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee.

9 Jun 2015

Study shows how GLP-1 receptor agonists modify the brain's response to food

Gut hormone-based medications used to treat diabetes, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have also been shown to reduce body weight. Researchers have been working to understand how. This study, presented today at the American Diabetes Association's 75th Scientific Sessions, sheds light on how GLP-1 receptor agonists alter the brain's response to food, possibly reducing cravings and increasing satisfaction while eating.

9 Jun 2015

People across the world are living longer but spending more time in ill health

People across the world are living longer but spending more time in ill health as rates of nonfatal diseases and injuries - including diabetes and hearing loss - decline more slowly than death rates, according to a new analysis of 301 diseases and injuries in 188 countries.

9 Jun 2015

New research shows how human immune system could be manipulated to better fight disease

New research from Australian and Singaporean scientists has revealed how immune cell 'spies' are created, providing clues on how the immune system could be manipulated to better fight disease.

9 Jun 2015

New study suggests link between lower life satisfaction and sleep problems during midlife

A new study suggests that lower life satisfaction is linked to sleep problems during midlife. Respondents with higher life satisfaction reported shorter sleep onset latency (SOL). Sleep onset delay among those with low life satisfaction could be the result of worry and anxiety, as reported elsewhere. These findings support the idea that life satisfaction is interlinked with many measures of sleep and sleep quality, suggesting that improving one of these variables might result in improving the other.

9 Jun 2015

Severe restless legs syndrome associated with increased risk of stroke

A new study suggests that increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke.

9 Jun 2015

Researchers develop device to diagnose bacterial meningitis in babies

Currently the only test to diagnose bacterial meningitis in babies is through a lumbar puncture, a painful and difficult procedure to perform. For this reason, a group of biomedical engineers decided to search for an alternative and developed a portable device that can detect this illness with a simple ultrasound scan of the fontanelle.

9 Jun 2015

UC Davis funds BRAIN-STIM program to uncover potential treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

In 2013, President Obama announced the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, unveiling plans to make a bold investment to understand the human mind with the intent to uncover ways to prevent, treat and cure brain disorders like Alzheimer's, autism, and epilepsy.

9 Jun 2015

Weight loss reduces asthma severity in obese adults, finds study

A Canadian study published in the June issue of the journal CHEST found weight loss reduced asthma severity as measured by airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in obese adults.

9 Jun 2015

Researchers pinpoint gene that may solve the root cause of diabetes

Professor Jeffery Tessem has pinpointed a gene that may help solve a riddle at the root of diabetes, the high-blood-sugar disease affecting 400 million people worldwide.

9 Jun 2015

Greater life satisfaction in older adults linked to reduced risk of mortality

In a study just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed that greater life satisfaction in adults older than 50 years of age is related to a reduced risk of mortality.

9 Jun 2015

Scientists develop computational method to study link between birth month and disease risk

Columbia University scientists have developed a computational method to investigate the relationship between birth month and disease risk.

9 Jun 2015

Frankfurt researchers decode molecular details that provide better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Quality control is important - this is not only applicable to industrial production but also true for all life processes. However, whereas an enterprise can start a large-scale recall in case of any doubt, defects in the quality control systems of cells are often fatal.

9 Jun 2015

Study shows autophagic defects are linked to sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is the aging-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Preventing sarcopenia is important for maintaining a high quality of life (QOL) in the aged population.

9 Jun 2015

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Timing of exposure to moderate light may influence BMI, body fat

Study examines how improvised explosive devices can lead to traumatic brain injury

Advanced prostate cancer patients who have AR-V7 gene variant respond to chemotherapy

New research shows that low glycemic index diets reduce autism symptoms in mice

Early intervention helps improve intellectual ability, reduces autism symptoms in children

Study suggests direct biophysical link between chronic pain, depression and anxiety

Ampio reports effects of Ampion in treating chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis of the knee

Study shows how GLP-1 receptor agonists modify the brain's response to food

People across the world are living longer but spending more time in ill health

New research shows how human immune system could be manipulated to better fight disease

New study suggests link between lower life satisfaction and sleep problems during midlife

Severe restless legs syndrome associated with increased risk of stroke

Researchers develop device to diagnose bacterial meningitis in babies

UC Davis funds BRAIN-STIM program to uncover potential treatments for neurodegenerative disorders

Weight loss reduces asthma severity in obese adults, finds study

Researchers pinpoint gene that may solve the root cause of diabetes

Greater life satisfaction in older adults linked to reduced risk of mortality

Scientists develop computational method to study link between birth month and disease risk

Frankfurt researchers decode molecular details that provide better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Study shows autophagic defects are linked to sarcopenia

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