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Surgical removal of abdominal fat reduces skin cancer in mice, study shows

Is it possible that liposuction or other fat removal procedures are beneficial for treating obesity and reducing the risk of cancer?

Cancer created May 21, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers uncover clue to preventing, and possibly reversing, ataxia telangiectasia disease

Rutgers scientists think they have found a way to prevent and possibly reverse the most debilitating symptoms of a rare, progressive childhood degenerative disease that leaves children with slurred speech, unable to walk, ...

Neuroscience created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Chemo brain': Study finds fog-like condition related to chemotherapy's effect on new brain cells and rhythms

(Medical Xpress)—It's not unusual for cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy to complain about not being able to think clearly, connect thoughts or concentrate on daily tasks. The complaint – ...

Neuroscience created Feb 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Moderate drinking decreases number of new brain cells

Drinking a couple of glasses of wine each day has generally been considered a good way to promote cardiovascular and brain health. But a new Rutgers University study indicates that there is a fine line between moderate and ...

Health created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fewer friends, lower self-esteem can lead to distorted perceptions of life challenges

(Medical Xpress)—People who have fewer social resources, such as friends and family, literally see challenging objects and events in a more exaggerated way than do people who feel emotionally supported, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Unconscious emotional memory remains intact during alcohol intoxication, may impact prevention and intervention

(Medical Xpress) -- Although certain memory processes are impaired during alcohol intoxication, the brain does appear to retain emotionally charged images, particularly in unconscious memory processes, a new study in the ...

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Anxiety disorders in poor moms likely to result from poverty, not mental illness

Poor mothers are more likely to be classified as having the mental illness known as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) because they live in poverty – not because they are suffering from a psychiatric disorder, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, form commonly used in supplements has no such benefit

Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil.

Health created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Perception and preference may have genetic link to obesity

About five years ago, animal studies first revealed the presence of entirely novel types of oral fat sensors or receptors on the tongue. Prior to this time, it was believed that fats were perceived only by flavor and texture ...

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Researchers pinpoint genetic connection to traumatic experience

Rutgers scientists have uncovered genetic clues as to why some mice no longer in danger are still fearful while others are resilient to traumatic experiences – knowledge that could help those suffering with crippling ...

Medical research created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Diagnosis, treatment of depression among elderly depend on racial, cultural factors

Despite improvements to diagnostic tools and therapies in the two last decades, significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of depression remain, according to Rutgers research published online by the American Jo ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Neuroscientist says a critical protein prevents secondary damage after stroke

(Medical Xpress) -- One of two proteins that regulate nerve cells and assist in overall brain function may be the key to preventing long-term damage as a result of a stroke, the leading cause of disability and third leading ...

Neuroscience created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research provides unprecedented insight into fighting viral infections

Researchers at Rutgers and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have determined the structure of a protein that is the first line of defense in fighting viral infections including influenza, hepatitis C, West Nile, rabies, ...

Medical research created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

More evidence that caffeine lowers risk of skin cancer

There might be a time when instead of just drinking that morning cup of coffee you lather it on your skin as a way of preventing harmful sun damage or skin cancer.

Cancer created Aug 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Walking and cycling have Increased in U.S. but remain at low levels

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study led by a Rutgers researcher and published in the American Journal of Public Health reports a significant increase in walking between 2001 and 2009 in the United States, but ...

Health created May 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast