Health
Experts explore efforts to tackle tobacco harm
The impact of the tobacco display ban on young people's attitudes to smoking has been analyzed by University of Stirling experts.
Jan 24, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify new mechanism involved in promoting breast cancer
A new approach to studying the effects of two common chemicals used in cosmetics and sunscreens found they can cause DNA damage in breast cells at surprisingly low concentrations, while the same dose did not harm cells without ...
Jan 15, 2020
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Health
Congress could raise age to buy tobacco products to 21
A provision to raise the U.S. minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 years has been inserted into the end-of-year spending bill in Congress.
Dec 18, 2019
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Medical research
Scientists discover new way to promote insulin production in pre-diabetes phase
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have discovered that a type of immune cell known as a pancreatic islet macrophage is capable of promoting insulin production during the pre-diabetes phase.
Nov 15, 2019
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Neuroscience
SYNGO Consortium releases public data resource for universal reference in synapse research
Synapses, the junctions that serve as specialized contacts between nerve cells, are the brain's fundamental information processing units. A loss of coordinated activity at the synapse lies at the root of many brain disorders ...
Jun 3, 2019
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Medical research
A 'fountain of youth' pill? Sure, if you're a mouse
Renowned Harvard University geneticist David Sinclair recently made a startling assertion: Scientific data shows he has knocked more than two decades off his biological age.
Feb 15, 2019
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Medical research
Novel medical device harnesses magnetic field to speed up muscle recovery
The journey of muscle rehabilitation can be long and arduous, and requires strong perseverance from the patient. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) are making the recovery process much easier ...
Jan 22, 2019
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Medical research
Scientists make strides in creation of clinical-grade bone
A team of scientists from the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute reported Friday in Stem Cell Research and Therapy that they have made valuable progress toward creating clinical-grade cells for treatment ...
Jan 15, 2019
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Health
Tobacco availability raises smoking in pregnancy
Women are more likely to smoke during pregnancy if they live in areas with lots of shops selling cigarettes, a study shows.
Nov 12, 2018
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Health
Chemicals in hair products for black women raise concerns
(HealthDay)—Multiple chemicals associated with endocrine disruption and asthma are contained in hair products used by black women and children, according to a study published online April 25 in Environmental Research.
May 21, 2018
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