Archive: 13/02/2017

Cold homes harm NZ youth health and schooling

A new study from the University of Otago, Wellington has found that young people are experiencing increased health problems, stress, and adverse social effects from cold housing.

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Zebrafish discovery could hold the key to better understanding motor neuron disease

Researchers from Macquarie University's MQ Health are the first in the world to use a refined UV laser ablation technique to study the cellular behavior of MND in living zebrafish. New findings, published in the Journal of ...

Feb 13, 2017

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Organo-metal compound seen killing cancer cells from inside

Researchers have witnessed—for the first time—cancer cells being targeted and destroyed from the inside, by an organo-metal compound discovered by the University of Warwick.

Feb 13, 2017

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Neuroimaging may aid in predicting PTSD following trauma

A recent study conducted by Emory University researchers finds that amygdala reactivity may help predict who will have PTSD in the year following a trauma. The amygdala is the area in the brain that processes emotion, aggression ...

Feb 13, 2017

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Take Valentine's Day to heart—10 tips to better heart health

While boxes of decadent chocolate treats, celebratory champagne and romantic, high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's ...

Feb 13, 2017

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Link identified between nerve cell proteins and middle-age onset dementia

Nagoya University-led research identifies role for neuronal protein interaction in preventing frontotemporal lobar degeneration, a dementia that starts in middle age.

Feb 13, 2017

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Witnessing the birth of a tiny RNA at brain synapses

Proteins are the building blocks of all cells. They are made from messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, which are copied from DNA in the nuclei of cells. All cells, including brain cells regulate the amount and kind of proteins ...

Feb 13, 2017

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New study re-evaluates the total burden of norovirus on the UK

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that the annual number of estimated number of norovirus cases annually in the UK is approximately 800,000 greater than previously estimated.

Feb 13, 2017

Don't ignore infant fevers

Fever in an infant who is less than 3 months old is cause for concern.

Feb 13, 2017

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Cellular quality control process could be Huntington's disease drug target

The loss of motor function and mental acuity associated with Huntington's disease might be treatable by restoring a cellular quality control process, which Duke Health researchers have identified as a key factor in the degenerative ...

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