Archive: 09/09/2019

'Superagers' over 80 have the memory and brain connectivity of twenty-somethings

Research published in the journal Cerebral Cortex has shown that stronger functional connectivity—that is, communication among neurons in various networks of the brain—is linked to youthful memory in older adults. Those ...

Sep 9, 2019

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Study suggests human growth hormone can reverse epigenetic aging

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and one in Canada has found evidence that suggests recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) can reverse epigenetic aging in humans. In their paper published ...

Sep 9, 2019 report

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Scientists find biological link between high blood pressure and breast cancer

Researchers have identified a protein that may be a risk factor for both high blood pressure and breast cancer.

Sep 9, 2019

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Experts talk bioethics, healthcare in new book

The United States spends twice as much on health care per person than any other affluent democracy. But that spending has not produced the results that might be expected, noted Penn President Amy Gutmann.

Sep 9, 2019

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The Alexander Technique: what could it do for you?

The Alexander Technique has been used for more than 100 years to improve performance, posture and other body mechanics, yet it's arguably the least well known method for achieving these benefits.

Sep 9, 2019

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Soups are the new smoothies

When made at home, smoothies can be delicious and nutritious (store-bought versions often contain lots of sugar and an abundance of calories). But when it comes to feeling satisfied, a rich, thick soup has them beat.

Sep 9, 2019

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With one suicide every 40 seconds, WHO urges action

Nearly 800,000 people commit suicide each year—more than those killed by war and homicide or breast cancer, the World Health Organization said Monday, urging action to avert the tragedies.

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Tumor mutational burden not significantly associated with efficacy of pembrolizumab

Tumor mutational burden was not significantly associated with efficacy of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy or placebo plus chemotherapy as first-line therapy for metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer, according ...

Sep 9, 2019

How circadian rhythms underlie energy production in the 'good form of fat'

Circadian rhythms orchestrate a vast number of life's processes through the activity of a 24-hour internal clock: hormone flow, blood pressure, sleep and wake cycles, and even the timing of hibernation among marmots and bears, ...

Sep 9, 2019 feature

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Lollies, vitamins and fish-shaped sauce containers hit the MRI mark

For children fearful of undergoing MRI scans, an inexpensive everyday item used as a marker, such as a jelly baby lolly or a plastic, fish-shaped soy sauce container, might make the process a little less intimidating.

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