New technique could reveal immunotherapy targets, study finds Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and their colleagues have developed a way to pinpoint potential targets for cancer therapies that rely on the body's immune system. Dec 21, 2017 1 96
A PSA from your gut microbes: Enjoy the holidays but don't forget your fiber Anyone watching their waistline this holiday season may want to pay attention to what their gut bacteria are eating. It's not just calories that matter in a healthy diet—it's fiber that resists digestion by the body but ... Dec 21, 2017 0 564
Resolving to have a happier, healthier 2018? Reshape your body attitudes Put together a list of New Year's resolutions yet? Dec 21, 2017 0 5
Short-term exercise equals big-time brain boost A 10-minute, one-time burst of exercise can measurably boost your brain power, at least temporarily, researchers at Western University in London, Canada, have found. Dec 21, 2017 0 806
Technology not taking over children's lives despite screen-time increase With children spending increasing amounts of time on screen-based devices, there is a common perception that technology is taking over their lives, to the detriment and exclusion of other activities. However, new Oxford University ... Dec 21, 2017 0 14
Herpes zoster risk not up in systemically treated psoriasis (HealthDay)—For patients with psoriasis, the risk of herpes zoster (HZ) is not significantly increased for systemically treated patients or for those receiving biologics versus nonbiologics, according to a research letter ... Dec 21, 2017 0 4
Squeezing in exercise over the holidays (HealthDay)—With a hectic holiday schedule, exercise often falls by the wayside. But finding ways to sneak in activity will help you avoid weight gain and ease some of the stress this season can bring, according to University ... Dec 21, 2017 0 4
Assay to ID anticancer reagents targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase An original research report by Eun Jeong Cho et al. (University of Texas at Austin) in the January 2018 Issue of SLAS Discovery presents a newly designed biochemical assay that is rapid, sensitive, inexpensive, and high-throughput ... Dec 21, 2017 0 3
Medications alone don't help smokers quit, study finds Pharmaceutical interventions are routinely prescribed to help people quit smoking. However, a new study by University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers suggests that, despite promising results in clinical ... Dec 21, 2017 0 8
Choosing safe toys for the holidays (HealthDay)—When trying to choose the perfect toys for kids this holiday, consider the age of the child first, a leading pediatricians' group says. Dec 21, 2017 0 2