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Study shows how dark chocolate may be good for our health—particularly if you are male

(Medical Xpress)—Cocoa-rich dark chocolate might help protect against heart disease and stroke, but probably more so if you are a man.

Health created Dec 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers devise a method for reprogramming cells in urine into neural progenitor cells

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers in China have developed a technique for reprogramming cells found in urine into neural progenitor cells that are capable of growing into neurons. In their paper published in ...

Medical research created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Autism treatment is more than skin deep

Metal-binding agents rubbed into the skin, prescribed by some alternative practitioners for the treatment of autism, are not absorbed and therefore are unlikely to be effective at helping the body excrete excess mercury. ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Nov 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Mechanisms of action for green tea extract in breast cancer prevention identified

An oral green tea extract, Polyphenon E, appears to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor, both of which promote tumor cell growth, migration and invasion.

Cancer created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study identifies women at risk for urinary tract infections after pelvic-floor surgery

Women who have a positive urine culture test on the day of surgery for a pelvic-floor disorder are more likely to have a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the first six weeks after the procedure. These findings were presented ...

Cardiology created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Marathon runners may be at risk for incontinence

While many marathon runners may be preoccupied with shin splints, chafing and blisters come race day, one thing they may not consider is their bladder health.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

U-M guidelines help family physicians evaluate, manage urinary incontinence for women

Millions of women experience a loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, in their lifetime.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Using science to catch a cheat

The truth is, doping in elite sports exists and with so much pressure to be the best, unfortunately some athletes turn to cheating. With the spotlight on the London Olympics and the recent doping scandal ...

Other created Aug 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Urinary proteomics aids early ID of diabetic nephropathy

(HealthDay) -- A biomarker classifier in urine can allow early detection of progression to diabetic nephropathy years before onset of macroalbuminuria, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in Diabetes.

Diabetes created Aug 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

After bariatric op, controlled diet can aid CaOx supersaturation

(HealthDay) -- After bariatric surgery, following a diet that is normal in calcium, low in oxalate, and moderate in protein, can improve urinary calcium oxalate (CaOx) supersaturation, but not urinary oxalate ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hunting for autism's chemical clues

On her laptop computer one recent afternoon, University at Buffalo researcher Charmion Cruickshank calls up a mass spectrometry readout showing the breakdown of chemicals in the urine of a child with autism.

Autism spectrum disorders created Jul 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Baby wash products linked to false positive screening results for marijuana exposure in the womb

(Medical Xpress) -- Accuracy of routine urine drug testing of newborns to identify exposure in the womb to marijuana may be interfered with by chemicals in commonly used baby soap and wash products, including ...

Other created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Phthalates in PVC floors taken up by the body in infants

A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies. Phthalates are substances suspected to cause asthma and allergies, as well as other chronic diseases ...

Health created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers say urine dipstick test is accurate predictor of renal failure in sepsis patients

Henry Ford Hospital researchers have found that the presence of excess protein in a common urine test is an effective prognostic marker of acute renal failure in patients with severe sepsis.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists identify potential biomarker to help diagnose autism

(Medical Xpress) -- Autism is difficult to diagnose because of a lack of specific biological markers and a variability of symptoms, ranging from mild in some individuals to severely disabling in others.

Autism spectrum disorders created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast