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Sleep deprivation may disrupt your genes, study says

(HealthDay)—Far more than just leaving you yawning, a small amount of sleep deprivation disrupts the activity of genes, potentially affecting metabolism and other functions in the human body, a new study ...

Medical research created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (9) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

'Super tree' maps 20,000 medicinal, related plants

(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Reading, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Imperial College London published on 10 September in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) ...

Medications created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Effects of stress on brain cells offer clues to new anti-depressant drugs

Research from King's College London reveals the detailed mechanism behind how stress hormones reduce the number of new brain cells - a process considered to be linked to depression. The researchers identified a key protein ...

Neuroscience created May 06, 2013 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find negative social interactions can lead to increased amounts of internal inflammation

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the University of California have found that negative social interactions can cause internal inflammation that may over time lead to possible health consequences. In the study, the results ...

Medical research created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Modified bone drug kills malaria parasite in mice

A chemically altered osteoporosis drug may be useful in fighting malaria, researchers report in a new study. Unlike similar compounds tested against other parasitic protozoa, the drug readily crosses into ...

Medical research created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Discovery opens door to new drug options for serious diseases

Researchers have discovered how oxidative stress can turn to the dark side a cellular protein that's usually benign, and make it become a powerful, unwanted accomplice in neuronal death.

Medical research created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New opportunity for rapid treatment of malaria

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have identified a new means to eradicate malaria infections by rapidly killing the blood-borne Plasmodium parasites that cause the disease.

Medical research created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

10 ways to make better decisions about cancer care

Talking with doctors about cancer and cancer treatments can feel like learning a new language, and people facing cancer diagnoses often need help to understand their treatment options, and the risks and benefits of each choice.

Cancer created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists find promising vaccine targets on hepatitis C virus

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute has found antibodies that can prevent infection from widely differing strains of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in cell culture and animal models.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

More evidence that allergies may help in fighting brain tumors

A study published online Oct. 18 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute provides some new but qualified support for the idea that the immune system's response to allergies may reduce the risk of developing deadly ...

Cancer created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

US health insurance costs up 9% in year: study

Company-provided health insurance, one of the largest costs of US businesses and households alike, rose nine percent over the past year despite the sluggish economy, according to a new study released Tuesday.

Health created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Inequality in wealthy states rises, diseases decline: WHO

Social inequality in wealthy nations is increasing while in parts of the developing world many diseases are on the wane, Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization said Monday.

Health created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Younger breast cancer patients have more adverse quality-of-life issues

Younger women with breast cancer experience a decrease in their health-related quality of life (QOL), associated with increased psychological distress, weight gain, a decline in their physical activity, infertility and early ...

Cancer created Jan 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Bisphenol A alters mammary gland development in monkeys

A new study finds that fetal exposure to the plastic additive bisphenol A, or BPA, alters mammary gland development in primates. The finding adds to the evidence that the chemical can be causing health problems in humans ...

Medical research created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

A little more education, a little longer life?

(HealthDay) -- It's graduation season, and new research offers yet another reason to congratulate someone who has completed at least nine years of education: They're likely to live longer.

Health created May 14, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast