Archive: 03/02/2016

Heart disease still top killer of American women and men, symptoms differ

Women tend to get palpitations, shortness of breath and "sharp" chest pain when suffering heart attacks, explains Stephanie Dunlap, DO, associate professor in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and medical director ...

Feb 3, 2016

Study identifies enzyme key to link between age-related inflammation and cancer

For the first time, researchers have shown that an enzyme key to regulating gene expression—and also an oncogene when mutated—is critical for the expression of numerous inflammatory compounds that have been implicated ...

Feb 3, 2016

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Elderly at risk from rising mercury

People over the age of 75 are especially at risk from the hot weather blanketing Queensland this week, particularly if they have recently had an infection.

Feb 3, 2016

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Study uncovers how electromagnetic fields can amplify pain

For years, retired Maj. David Underwood has noticed that whenever he drove under power lines and around other electromagnetic fields, he would feel a buzz in what remained of his arm. When traveling by car through Texas' ...

Feb 3, 2016

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Improving safety for volunteer wildlife rehabilitators

Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators in Australia help protect the public from diseases carried by bats. A new study provides recommendations for future investment by state and territory governments that could reduce health ...

Feb 3, 2016

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Researchers link 'housekeeping' gene with male infertility

Researchers at Iowa State University have found evidence that a "housekeeping" gene present in every cell of the body may have a link to male infertility.

Feb 3, 2016

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Researchers discover a new target for the treatment of fatty liver disease

Two proteins, p38 gamma and p38 delta, control the accumulation of fat in the liver, a process linked to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes, which are common outcomes of obesity. These findings are presented ...

Feb 3, 2016

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New syndrome causing obesity and intellectual disability identified

Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a rare new genetic syndrome of obesity, over-eating, mental and behavioural problems in six families, from across the world.

Feb 3, 2016