Immunology
How nursing mothers can help protect their babies from food allergies
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to ward off food allergies in babies, but there are ways to make mother's milk even better.
Jul 17, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Friends 'better than morphine': Larger social networks release more pain-killing endorphin
People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, Oxford University researchers have found.
Apr 28, 2016
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Diabetes
Study supports lower cut-off point for defining prediabetes
The health risks and mortality associated with prediabetes seem to increase at the lower cut-off point for blood sugar levels recommended by some guidelines, finds a large study published in The BMJ today.
Nov 23, 2016
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Diabetes
Maternal hyperglycemia not linked to obesity in offspring
(HealthDay)—Maternal hyperglycemia seems not to be a risk factor for obesity in offspring aged 5 to 7 years after adjustment for maternal body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online June 19 in Diabetes ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Health
World-first coeliac disease vaccine enters Phase 2 trials
A coeliac disease vaccine that aims to protect patients from the harmful effects of gluten has entered Phase 2 clinical trials in Melbourne.
Oct 31, 2018
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Diabetes
Salt reduction yields extra benefits for type 2 diabetes patients
In these patients, a reduction in salt intake led to a significant fall in blood pressure and urinary albumin excretion, a marker of cardiovascular disease. The reduction in urinary albumin excretion may carry additional ...
May 11, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Researchers find alternative pathways to HIV antibodies
The immune system appears to hamper an investigational vaccine from inducing antibodies that protect against HIV infection, but there may be ways to overcome this impediment, according to research led by the Duke Human Vaccine ...
May 4, 2016
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Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes symptoms in mice improved by reversing brain inflammation
Using an antioxidant to reverse inflammation in the brain caused by a high-fat diet greatly improves symptoms related to obesity and type II diabetes, a new study from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests.
Jan 29, 2015
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Neuroscience
Molecular imaging shows chronic marijuana smoking affects brain chemistry
Definitive proof of an adverse effect of chronic marijuana use revealed at SNM's 58th Annual Meeting could lead to potential drug treatments and aid other research involved in cannabinoid receptors, a neurotransmission system ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Medical research
Exercise during pregnancy reduces obesity among offspring
When physically fit women exercise during pregnancy they could be setting their children up for better fitness too.
Apr 17, 2020
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