Archive: 26/12/2017

Good long-term survival after childhood liver transplant

(HealthDay)—Liver transplantation in childhood is associated with good long-term survival, according to a study published online Dec. 15 in the American Journal of Transplantation.

Dec 26, 2017

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Five ways to reduce saturated fat

(HealthDay)—Cutting down on fat is a big part of any weight-loss diet. Fat has twice the calories of protein and carbs—so ounce for ounce, you can replace fat with twice the amount of those foods for the same calories.

Dec 26, 2017

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Early puberty in girls may take mental health toll

(HealthDay)—A girl who gets her first menstrual period early in life—possibly as young as 7—has a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors that last at least into her 20s, a new study suggests.

Dec 26, 2017

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Pulmonary fibrosis caused by single transcription factor

To date, the molecular basis of pulmonary fibrosis has been poorly understood. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim have now shown that reduced activity of the transcription ...

Dec 26, 2017

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Short-term exposure to low levels of air pollution linked with premature death among US seniors

Short-term exposures to fine particulate air pollution and ozone—even at levels well below current national safety standards—were linked to higher risk of premature death among the elderly in the U.S. according to a new ...

Dec 26, 2017

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First stereotactic radiotherapy system designed for breast cancer receives FDA clearance

The GammaPod—a first-of-its kind stereotactic radiotherapy system to treat early stage breast cancer—has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for the manufacturer ...

Dec 26, 2017

Researchers find potential path to repair multiple sclerosis-damaged nerves

Gene expression in specific cells and in specific regions can provide a more precise, neuroprotective approach than traditional treatments for neurological diseases. For multiple sclerosis, specifically, increasing cholesterol ...

Dec 26, 2017

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France to probe Lactalis baby milk salmonella scare (Update)

French prosecutors have opened a probe into salmonella contamination and a major international recall of baby milk produced by dairy giant Lactalis, a legal source told AFP on Tuesday.

Dec 26, 2017

Preventing dementia: The promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive

What's proved to prevent the development of dementia after the age of 80?

Dec 26, 2017

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Good friends might be your best brain booster as you age

Ask Edith Smith, a proud 103-year-old, about her friends, and she'll give you an earful.

Dec 26, 2017

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Archive: 26/12/2017

Good long-term survival after childhood liver transplant

Five ways to reduce saturated fat

Early puberty in girls may take mental health toll

Pulmonary fibrosis caused by single transcription factor

Short-term exposure to low levels of air pollution linked with premature death among US seniors

First stereotactic radiotherapy system designed for breast cancer receives FDA clearance

Researchers find potential path to repair multiple sclerosis-damaged nerves

France to probe Lactalis baby milk salmonella scare (Update)

Preventing dementia: The promising, the disappointing and the inconclusive

Good friends might be your best brain booster as you age

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