Archive: 30/11/2017
An anti-aging protein could be targeted to rejuvenate immune cells
Anti-aging proteins have long been shown to protect against age-related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease. A study by researchers at the Gladstone Institutes now reveals that one such ...
Nov 30, 2017
Nutrition may play a key role in early psychosis treatment
Early psychosis is associated with nutritional deficiencies, new research from Australia has found, potentially presenting new avenues for improving health among the millions of people affected worldwide.
Nov 30, 2017
More US kids in foster care; parental drug abuse a factor
The number of children in the U.S. foster care system has increased for the fourth year in a row, with substance abuse by parents a major factor, according to new federal data released on Thursday.
Nov 30, 2017
Cigarette smokers are 10 times more likely to be daily marijuana users
Daily marijuana use has been on the rise over the past decade. Now, a new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University ...
Nov 30, 2017
Making medicines affordable: New report calls for government negotiation of drug prices
Consumer access to effective and affordable medicines is an imperative for public health, social equity, and economic development, but this need is not being served adequately by the biopharmaceutical sector, says a new report ...
Nov 30, 2017
Vulnerability identified for subtypes of glioblastoma
Glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, typically fails to respond to treatment or rapidly becomes drug resistant. In a paper published online in the journal Cancer Cell on November 30, University ...
Nov 30, 2017