Global diets are converging, with benefits and problems Research carried out by the University of Kent has shown that diets are changing in complex ways worldwide. International food supply patterns are supporting healthier diets in parts of the world, but causing underweight ... Jan 13, 2020 0 31
Rising temperatures may cause over 2,000 fatal injuries per year in the US, predict researchers A 2 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures could result in around 2,100 additional deaths from injuries every year in the United States. Jan 13, 2020 4 28
Boost to lung immunity following infection The strength of the immune system in response to respiratory infections is constantly changing, depending on the history of previous, unrelated infections, according to new research from the Crick. Jan 13, 2020 0 39
Neutrophils equipped with a 'disarmament' program that prevents the immune system going out of control Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a 'disarmament' mechanism that protects against the uncontrolled activity of the immune system. This newly identified immune control ... Jan 13, 2020 0 29
Study finds novel molecular therapeutic target for colon cancer Researchers have found a way to help make chemotherapy more effective in treating colon cancer. They identified a new pathway (RICTOR/mTORC2) as a biological target for the disease. Targeted inhibition of RICTOR or the mTORC2 ... Jan 13, 2020 0 10
Protein associated with ovarian cancer exacerbates neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's Houston Methodist scientists identified a protein found in ovarian cancer that may contribute to declining brain function and Alzheimer's disease, by combining computational methods and lab research. Jan 13, 2020 0 16
Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy Bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis and fractures is a major problem for cancer patients who receive chemotherapy and radiation. Since the hormone estrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone health, bone loss ... Jan 13, 2020 0 14
Shaming, blaming and ignorance about obesity block millions from getting effective care Bias, misinformation and a lack of understanding of how easy it is to relapse into obesity are preventing millions of Canadians from getting appropriate care, according to new research. Jan 13, 2020 0 7
AI can detect low glucose levels via ECG without fingerprick test A new technology for detecting low glucose levels via ECG using a non-invasive wearable sensor, which with the latest artificial intelligence can detect hypoglycaemic events from raw ECG signals has been made by researchers ... Jan 13, 2020 0 326
Lithium monitor could improve lives of people suffering from bipolar It is estimated that bipolar disorder affects one in 100 people and lithium remains the most effective long-term therapy for the condition. It is incredibly important to monitor lithium intake as it has a narrow therapeutic ... Jan 13, 2020 0 24