Health
Low-carbohydrate diet reduced inflammation
A low-carbohydrate diet, but not a low-fat diet, reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research at Linköping University in Sweden.
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HIV & AIDS
HIV 'safe houses' identified
Researchers from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM) have identified cells that provide "safe houses" for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Jul 14, 2016
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Immunology
Contrary to previous belief, some blood cells stay in tissues for years
When pathogens enter the human body, a large number of immune cells are quickly on hand to recognize and destroy the invaders. Among them are T cells, a type of white blood cell that can directly recognize invaders such as ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Cardiology
Coconut sugar may lower blood pressure, artery stiffness in older adults
A first-of-its-kind study finds a natural coconut sugar may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving blood vessel health and managing high blood pressure. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Spending time in nature reduces stress, research finds
New research from an interdisciplinary Cornell team has found that as little as 10 minutes in a natural setting can help college students feel happier and lessen the effects of both physical and mental stress.
Feb 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How meditation affects the brain to help you stress less
In Australia, about one in six adults practise meditation, while one in ten practise yoga. People often turn to yoga or meditation as a way to to take time out and manage the stress of their day-to-day lives.
Aug 22, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
A simple blood test could be used to detect breast cancer
A simple blood test could one day be a more accurate way to test for the early signs of breast cancer than using mammograms to spot a lump say researchers today, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets underway.
Oct 1, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research shines light on how COVID-19 vaccination reduces severity and mortality after breakthrough infections
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers provide answers to whether COVID-19 vaccinations reduce sickness and mortality following infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Aug 1, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthma in many adolescents is not an allergic disease
New research indicates that asthma in many adolescents is not likely to involve inflammation of the airways and therefore should not be considered an allergic disease.
Jan 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers take a step closer to developing a DNA test for liver cancer
A group of researchers from Mayo Clinic and Exact Sciences Corporation have completed a phase II study comparing a set of DNA markers to alpha fetoprotein as a method to test for liver cancer. The researchers presented their ...
Jun 6, 2018
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