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Research breakthrough: Human skin cells becomes embryonic stem cells

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center have successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body.

16 May 2013

New study finds association between sleep duration and suicide risk in insomnia

A new study found a relationship between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts in people with insomnia.

16 May 2013

Brazilian investigators call for targeted interventions among young crack users

A Brazilian investigative team, collaborating with a Simon Fraser University researcher, is citing an urgent need for targeted interventions among young crack users in cities throughout Brazil, identified as the world's biggest crack market, and further research to better address the problem.

15 May 2013

Study: Certain racial groups are more likely to suffer from effects of climate change

Some racial groups are more likely to bear the brunt of extreme heat waves because of where they live, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.

15 May 2013

Magic bullet nanomedicine offers potential treatment option for Acute Lung Injury

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have devised a 'magic bullet' nanomedicine which could become the first effective treatment for Acute Lung Injury or ALI, a condition affecting 20 per cent of all patients in intensive care.

15 May 2013

Research shows fish oils could minimize effects of junk food on brain

Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimise the effects that junk food can have on the brain, a review by researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown.

15 May 2013

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators. They found that current marijuana users had significantly lower fasting insulin and were less likely to be insulin resistant, even after excluding patients with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Their findings are reported in the current issue of The American Journal of Medicine.

15 May 2013

Study shows drama therapy improves mood and reduces pain for hemodialysis patients

For patients with kidney failure, getting creative may provide some relief. Kansas State University researchers are exploring the effects of drama therapy on patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and are the first in the world to study the topic.

15 May 2013

Avian-origin influenza A virus associated with severe lower respiratory tract diseases

A novel avian-origin reassortant influenza A (H7N9) virus emerged in China in February 2013, and is associated with severe lower respiratory tract diseases. To date, more than 100 human cases of infection, including at least 20 deaths, have been reported in China.

15 May 2013

Study: Breastfeeding can prevent the development of ADHD later in childhood

Breastfeeding has a positive impact on the physical and mental development of infants. A new study suggests that breastfeeding may protect against the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in childhood.

15 May 2013

Researchers demonstrate how EGF accelerates division of cell nucleus

Biologists at Heidelberg University have discovered new approaches for the treatment of cancer. They investigated how a special signalling molecule, the epidermal growth factor (EGF), stimulates the separation of chromosomes in the cell. The researchers were able to demonstrate that EGF accelerates the division of the cell nucleus, i.e. mitosis, as well as boosts precision in chromosome segregation.

15 May 2013

Experts to discuss new studies about hypertension at ASH meeting in San Francisco

Considered the "silent killer," high blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide, including one in three adults in the United States. From May 15 – 18, 2013, members of the medical community from across the globe gather at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension in San Francisco to discuss the epidemic.

15 May 2013

Increasing body fat after middle age makes arteries stiffer, new study reveals

Having too much body fat makes arteries become stiff after middle age, a new study has revealed.

15 May 2013

Leptospirosis: The newest public health threat in Africa

The newest public health threat in Africa, scientists have found, is coming from a previously unknown source: the banded mongoose.

15 May 2013

New study reveals another duet played by Notch and BMP signals

A small ensemble of musicians can produce an infinite number of melodies, harmonies and rhythms. So too, do a handful of workhorse signaling pathways that interact to construct multiple structures that comprise the vertebrate body.

15 May 2013

Competing in sport coalitions can raise testosterone levels in males, says MU professor

Sporting events can bring a community together, such as when the Louisville Cardinals won the NCAA championship and University of Louisville campus was filled with camaraderie.

15 May 2013

UIC's Center for Clinical and Translational Science selects six research projects for new pilot grants

The University of Illinois at Chicago's Center for Clinical and Translational Science has selected six research projects to receive pilot grants in 2013.

15 May 2013

New studies support previous findings that reducing dietary sodium intake improves health

Recent studies that examine links between sodium consumption and health outcomes support recommendations to lower sodium intake from the very high levels some Americans consume now, but evidence from these studies does not support reduction in sodium intake to below 2,300 mg per day, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

15 May 2013

University of Utah receives $1.9M research award to study asthma in children

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has approved a $1.9 million research award to the University of Utah to study asthma in children and how better monitoring of the disease could improve health.

15 May 2013

Minority parents more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against HPV, finds new study

A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that low-income and minority parents may be more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against Human Papillomavirus, while white, middle-class parents are more likely to defer the vaccination.

15 May 2013

Medical Research News

Research breakthrough: Human skin cells becomes embryonic stem cells

New study finds association between sleep duration and suicide risk in insomnia

Brazilian investigators call for targeted interventions among young crack users

Study: Certain racial groups are more likely to suffer from effects of climate change

Magic bullet nanomedicine offers potential treatment option for Acute Lung Injury

Research shows fish oils could minimize effects of junk food on brain

Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators

Study shows drama therapy improves mood and reduces pain for hemodialysis patients

Avian-origin influenza A virus associated with severe lower respiratory tract diseases

Study: Breastfeeding can prevent the development of ADHD later in childhood

Researchers demonstrate how EGF accelerates division of cell nucleus

Experts to discuss new studies about hypertension at ASH meeting in San Francisco

Increasing body fat after middle age makes arteries stiffer, new study reveals

Leptospirosis: The newest public health threat in Africa

New study reveals another duet played by Notch and BMP signals

Competing in sport coalitions can raise testosterone levels in males, says MU professor

UIC's Center for Clinical and Translational Science selects six research projects for new pilot grants

New studies support previous findings that reducing dietary sodium intake improves health

University of Utah receives $1.9M research award to study asthma in children

Minority parents more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against HPV, finds new study

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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