Oncology & Cancer
Cancer drug insight tactic could spell double trouble for tumours
A new way of identifying potential cancer drugs could streamline the development of therapies, following a discovery by scientists.
Nov 1, 2018
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Health
Chronic vaping exerts biological effects on lungs
(HealthDay)—Chronic vaping exerts biological effects on the lung, some of which may be mediated by the propylene glycol/vegetable glycerin (PG/VG) base, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of the American ...
Aug 29, 2018
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Study reveals cannabis users age faster
A study carried out by researchers from The University of Western Australia has found significant detrimental effects to the vascular system from smoking cannabis, including early ageing.
Nov 14, 2016
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Medical research
Brief rapamycin therapy in middle-aged mice extends lives
Geroscience researchers studying the biology of aging briefly treated middle-aged mice with the drug rapamycin to gauge the long-term effects of short-term therapy on health and longevity.
Aug 23, 2016
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Guarana found to have higher antioxidant potential than green tea
The millions of people who consume green tea all over the world benefit from the catechins it contains. Catechins are a class of chemical compounds with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, among other healthy ingredients. ...
Aug 22, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Placebo effects in women are boosted by vasopressin
A new study in the current issue of Biological Psychiatry suggests that women are particularly susceptible to the pain-relieving placebo effect of vasopressin.
May 3, 2016
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Digesting bread and pasta can release biologically active molecules
Biologically active molecules released by digesting bread and pasta can survive digestion and potentially pass through the gut lining, suggests new research. The study, published in the journal of Food Research International, ...
Jul 2, 2015
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Genetics
Smoking may affect some women's likelihood of giving birth to twins
A new study provides a possible explanation of reports that mothers of twins are more likely to have smoked, despite evidence that nicotine reduces fertility.
Apr 20, 2015
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Health
Team discovers organic compounds to improve heart health, small vessel disease
University of South Florida scientists have identified a group of compounds with the potential for beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and small vessel disease while researching grape seed extracts discovered ...
Mar 25, 2015
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can adversely affect reproduction of future generations of fish
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is used in a variety of consumer products, such as water bottles, dental composites and resins used to line metal food and beverage containers. Often, aquatic environments such as rivers ...
Mar 24, 2015
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