Archive: 07/11/2016
Researchers unravel viruses' strategies to dodge immune systems
As mammals evolve, so do mammalian viruses. In doing so, they develop creative and effective ways to counter and evade the antiviral responses of their mammal hosts' immune systems. Researching those mechanisms at the molecular ...
Nov 7, 2016
Reproductive history and hormone use may affect women's cognitive function
In a study of healthy postmenopausal women, reproductive life events related to sex hormones, including earlier age at menarche, later age at last pregnancy, length of reproductive period, and use of oral contraceptives were ...
Nov 7, 2016
Poor children with epilepsy may face social hurdles
In a population-based Canadian study of children with epilepsy, each of whom had access to universal health care, those from poor families had the same medical course and remission rate as their wealthier counterparts, but ...
Nov 7, 2016
Physical and cognitive fitness may affect ALS risk
New research suggests that physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), IQ, and stress resilience in young adulthood may have effects on the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Nov 7, 2016
Understanding cancer worries could break down barriers to seeking help
Recognising the reasons people worry about a potential cancer diagnosis could help ease concern and encourage people with possible cancer symptoms to see their doctor earlier, according to research presented at the NCRI Cancer ...
Nov 7, 2016