Archive: 16/02/2017

Review: cannabidiol may be beneficial for oral mucositis

(HealthDay)—Cannabidiol could be beneficial for the treatment of oral mucositis, although data on its use in dentistry are scarce, according to a review published online Feb. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

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Dealing with diabetes distress

(HealthDay)—People with diabetes have to think about their condition and make treatment decisions constantly—and all that extra work and worry can lead to psychological distress at times.

Feb 16, 2017

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FDA approves injectable psoriasis drug for tough cases

(HealthDay)—A new drug to treat tough cases of the skin condition psoriasis has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Feb 16, 2017

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Mothers and infants connect through song

As one of the first records of human music, infant-directed singing permeates cultural boundaries and parenting traditions. Unlike other forms of caregiving, the act of mothers singing to infants is a universal behavior that ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Turning the corner on the HIV epidemic in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia

Newly released findings from national HIV surveys in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia reveal extraordinary progress in confronting the HIV epidemic. These three countries in Southern Africa have been heavily affected by HIV, ...

Feb 16, 2017

US flu vaccine a good match; season moderate so far

This season's flu vaccine seems to be working pretty well, weakening the punch of a nasty bug that's going around, U.S. health officials said Thursday.

Feb 16, 2017

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Research sheds light on mechanisms underlying aging

Scientists have known for decades that drastically restricting certain nutrients without causing malnutrition prolongs health and lifespan in a wide range of species, but the molecular mechanisms underlying this effect have ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Public health experts celebrate 30 years of CDC's prevention research solutions for communities with health disparities

It has been 30 years since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) envisioned the creation of a bridge between academic public health research and public health practice. The result is the Prevention Research ...

Feb 16, 2017

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Spider web of cancer proteins reveals new drug possibilities

Scientists at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have mapped a vast spider web of interactions between proteins in lung cancer cells, as part of an effort to reach what was considered "undruggable."

Feb 16, 2017

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New studies unravel mysteries of how PARP enzymes work

A component of an enzyme family linked to DNA repair, stress responses, and cancer also plays a role in enhancing or inhibiting major cellular activities under physiological conditions, new research shows.

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