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Researchers find possible 'master switch' in deadly brain cancer

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a promising target for treating glioblastoma, one that appears to avoid many of the obstacles that typically frustrate efforts ...

Cancer created May 23, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers' new diagnostic test can identify each person's optimal salt intake

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have cut through conflicting advice about salt consumption by demonstrating that each person has a "personal salt index," an upper limit on daily ...

Health created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study looks at muscle adaptation of transition to minimalist running

For tens of thousands of years, humans ran on bare feet. Then we developed an assortment of specialized shoes, including – particularly since the 1960s – a seemingly limitless variety of running shoes. ...

Health created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0