Archive: 11/02/2014
College athletes putting themselves at risk for long-term health problems
College athletes are putting themselves at risk for health problems that could persist long after they graduate, warns Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine physician Dr. Pietro Tonino.
Feb 11, 2014
The challenge of accurately diagnosing rare cancers
Inaccurate diagnosis is a major obstacle for the proper treatment of patients with rare cancers. A Consensus on Improving the Pathologic Diagnosis of Rare Cancers was presented today by Rare Cancers Europe, together with ...
Feb 11, 2014
Tyrosine enhances stopping reflex
A child suddenly runs out into the road. Brake!! A driver who has recently eaten spinach or eggs will stop faster, thanks to the amino acid tyrosine found in these and other food products. Leiden cognitive psychologist Lorenza ...
Feb 11, 2014
New guides developed to help communities address tobacco issues
In January of 1964, the surgeon general released the first "Report on Smoking and Health," a landmark report that linked tobacco smoke to heart disease and lung cancer and laid the foundation for tobacco-control efforts in ...
Feb 11, 2014
Alcohol-breakdown molecule may play a role in breast cancer development
(Medical Xpress)—New research looking at the biological process involved in breast cancer development has strengthened the argument for a potential link between alcohol consumption and the disease.
Feb 11, 2014