Scientists discover new way to target cancer
Scientists have discovered a new way to target cancer through manipulating a master switch responsible for cancer cell growth.
Cancer
Dec 12, 2011 |
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3 p.m. slump? Why a sugar rush may not be the answer
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories. The research, published in the 17 November issue of the scientific ...
Neuroscience
Nov 16, 2011 |
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Researchers develop first method to accurately measure zinc in humans
(Medical Xpress) -- Zinc is an essential nutrient, but until now, there has not been an effective way to measure it in our bodies, say University of Florida researchers.
Medical research
Dec 16, 2011 |
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How cancer cells get by on a starvation diet
Cancer cells usually live in an environment with limited supplies of the nutrients they need to proliferate — most notably, oxygen and glucose. However, they are still able to divide uncontrollably, producing ...
Cancer
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Vitamin C supplements linked to kidney stones
New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that men who take vitamin C supplements regularly run a higher risk of developing kidney stones. The study, which is published in the scientific periodical JAMA Internal Me ...
Health
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Children with autism at significant risk for feeding problems and nutritional deficits
Healthy eating not only promotes growth and development, but also provides important opportunities for children to socialize during meals. A new, comprehensive analysis of feeding behavior in children with autism spectrum ...
Autism spectrum disorders
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Fasting time for tumour cells
(Medical Xpress)—Tumours need a steady supply of sufficient nutrients to be able to grow. In order to secure the nutrient availability, they secrete messenger compounds to stimulate neighbouring blood vessels ...
Cancer
Mar 15, 2013 |
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Omega-3s inhibit breast cancer tumor growth, study finds
A lifelong diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit growth of breast cancer tumours by 30 per cent, according to new research from the University of Guelph.
Cancer
Feb 21, 2013 |
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Are European kids getting enough vitamin D? Winter weather reopens the debate
The cold snap has well and truly set in across much of Europe, and as temperatures fall, watching our health becomes increasingly more crucial. Keeping our vitamin D levels up during the winter months has long been lauded ...
Health
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Expert advises against high doses of supplements
(Medical Xpress) -- That vitamin D and calcium you're taking could be causing more harm than good, a new article in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute says.
Health
May 04, 2012 |
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Essential protein for the formation of new blood vessels identified
New research explains how cells regulate their bonds during the development of new blood vessels. For the first time, the role of the protein Raf-1 in determining the strength of the bond between cells has ...
Medical research
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Study: Probiotics reduce stress-induced intestinal flare-ups
For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows it's not all in their head.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 14, 2013 |
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New study sheds light on link between dairy intake and bone health
A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has found that dairy intake —specifically milk and yogurt —is associated with higher ...
Health
Feb 01, 2013 |
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Research on vitamins could lead to the design of novel drugs to combat malaria
New research by scientists at the University of Southampton could lead to the design of more effective drugs to combat malaria.
Medical research
Jan 27, 2012 |
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How cells brace themselves for starvation
Cells that repress their "bad time" pumps when a nutrient is abundant were much more efficient at preparing for starvation and at recovering afterward than the cells that had been genetically engineered to avoid this repression.
Genetics
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