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New diagnostic test uses machine learning to accurately detect aggressive prostate cancer

A new diagnostic developed by Alberta scientists will allow men to bypass painful biopsies to test for aggressive prostate cancer.

9 Jun 2017

Researchers who study HED identify mechanism that may be disrupted in male pattern baldness

It is almost axiomatic in medicine that the study of rare disorders informs the understanding of more common, widespread ailments.

8 Jun 2017

Moderate drinking is associated with decline in brain health, claim researchers

Even drinking moderate amounts of alcohol is associated with an increased risk of brain damage and impaired cognitive function, say researchers. Heavy drinking has previously been associated with adverse brain outcomes, but few studies have looked at whether moderate drinking also is.

8 Jun 2017

Cannabis use during adolescence linked to greater risk of illegal substance abuse in early adulthood

According to the study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, regular and occasional use of cannabis as an adolescent is linked with a greater risk of other illicit drug consumption in early adulthood. The study by Bristol's Population Health Science Institute also found that cannabis use was connected with harmful drinking and smoking. One in five adolescents are at a risk of tobacco dependency, harmful alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use.

8 Jun 2017

Study: Men with sleep apnea and insomnia have higher prevalence, severity of depression

A new study found that men with sleep apnea and insomnia have a higher prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms than men with sleep apnea or insomnia alone.

7 Jun 2017

Gut composition affects whether white or brown bread is healthier, say researchers

Whether or not whole wheat bread is better for you than white bread is not as clear-cut as people generally believe and depends somewhat on an individual’s gut microbiome, say researchers.

7 Jun 2017

Moderate alcohol consumption has adverse effect on brain function

A new study reported this week suggests that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may also change the brain structure significantly and lead to worsening of functions.

6 Jun 2017

Survey: More than 52% of people living with debilitating skin condition wait over four years for a diagnosis

To mark HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) Awareness Week from 5-11 June 2017, the Champions for Change campaign calls for people who suspect they may have HS to go and see their GP without delay.

6 Jun 2017

New immunotherapy sends multiple myeloma into remission

Researchers are reporting the impressive results of a new cell and gene therapy that has achieved unprecedented success in treating multiple myeloma patients. Although the study is an early one and the population only included 35 people, every one of the patients responded to the treatment and 33 (94%) were in some degree of clinical remission within two months.

6 Jun 2017

Difference between weekday and weekend sleep found to be connected to negative health outcomes

According to the research abstract published recently in an online supplement of Sleep, social jet lag has emerged as an important circadian marker for health outcomes.

6 Jun 2017

Study: Black and white men with prostate cancer prioritize treatment-related factors differently

When it comes to making decisions about which prostate cancer treatment to choose, black and white men prioritize certain treatment-related factors differently, according to a University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center study.

6 Jun 2017

Study explores effects of androgen deprivation therapy on overall geriatric health

Androgen drives many prostate cancers. But the body uses androgen for muscle growth and maintenance, among other functions.

5 Jun 2017

Testicular cancer survivors with low testosterone more likely to have chronic health problems

In a large study, 38% of 491 testicular cancer survivors had low testosterone levels, known as hypogonadism.

5 Jun 2017

New breakthrough offers hope for allergy sufferers

Scientists from The University of Queensland believe they have discovered a single treatment that could be a life-long cure for potentially fatal allergies such as asthma.

5 Jun 2017

Symptom self-reporting web-based tool could be used to help extend oncology patients' lives, study finds

The study funded by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has found that a simple intervention such as a web-based tool that facilitates patients to report their symptoms in real time, triggering alerts to clinicians, can have major benefits such as longer survival.

5 Jun 2017

Standard therapy plus abiraterone lowers relative risk of death in men with advanced prostate cancer

A clinical trial of nearly 2,000 men shows that adding abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) to a standard initial treatment regimen for high-risk, advanced prostate cancer lowers the relative risk of death by 37%.

5 Jun 2017

Meal-times help to regulate our body clock, study finds

The human body works according to a roughly 24-hr cycle. It is controlled by a master clock in the brain and by peripheral clocks in other parts of the body, which are synchronized according to external cues such as light.

2 Jun 2017

Study finds washing hands in cool and hot water can remove the same amount of bacteria

We all are aware that washing our hands can help us in preventing the spread of germs and getting ill. According to a new study by Rutgers-New Brunswick published in the June issue of the Journal of Food Protection, cool water removes the same amount of harmful bacteria as that of hot water.

1 Jun 2017

Innovation in natural health supplementation

The market has changed quite a lot. When I first investigated the industry, and launched BetterYou the natural heath industry was the domain of the educated few. People did a lot of research before they walked into a health store; they knew the questions they wanted to ask and expected quite a good deal of information in return.

From BetterYou Ltd 1 Jun 2017

Food allergies: Understanding the causes and magnitude of the problem

Did you know 3.6% of the population has a documented food allergy and the most vulnerable population are females and Asians? This is what researchers have found trying to delve deeper into understanding food allergies.

1 Jun 2017

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New diagnostic test uses machine learning to accurately detect aggressive prostate cancer

Researchers who study HED identify mechanism that may be disrupted in male pattern baldness

Moderate drinking is associated with decline in brain health, claim researchers

Cannabis use during adolescence linked to greater risk of illegal substance abuse in early adulthood

Study: Men with sleep apnea and insomnia have higher prevalence, severity of depression

Gut composition affects whether white or brown bread is healthier, say researchers

Moderate alcohol consumption has adverse effect on brain function

Survey: More than 52% of people living with debilitating skin condition wait over four years for a diagnosis

New immunotherapy sends multiple myeloma into remission

Difference between weekday and weekend sleep found to be connected to negative health outcomes

Study: Black and white men with prostate cancer prioritize treatment-related factors differently

Study explores effects of androgen deprivation therapy on overall geriatric health

Testicular cancer survivors with low testosterone more likely to have chronic health problems

New breakthrough offers hope for allergy sufferers

Symptom self-reporting web-based tool could be used to help extend oncology patients' lives, study finds

Standard therapy plus abiraterone lowers relative risk of death in men with advanced prostate cancer

Meal-times help to regulate our body clock, study finds

Study finds washing hands in cool and hot water can remove the same amount of bacteria

Innovation in natural health supplementation

Food allergies: Understanding the causes and magnitude of the problem

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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