Can Certain Herbs Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?
• Neurology • Nov 16 13

Can Certain Herbs Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease

Enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary improve learning and memory, a study in an animal model at Saint Louis University… Can Certain Herbs Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease?   

 
 

Hospitalized children more likely to die after cardiac arrest during night shift
• Children's Health • • Heart • Nov 16 13

Hospitalized children more likely to die after cardiac arrest during night shift

Hospitalized children are more likely to die after a cardiac arrest if it occurs during the night shift, according to research presented at the… Hospitalized children more likely to die after cardiac arrest during night shift   

 
 

Residents of most polluted US cities - New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami - have increased risk of dry eye syndrome
• Eye / Vision Problems • Nov 16 13

New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami - have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Residents of major cities with high levels of air pollution have an increased risk of dry eye syndrome, according to a study presented at… Residents of most polluted US cities - New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami - have increased risk of dry eye syndrome   

 
 

New device offers hope to people blinded due to incurable eye disorders
• Eye / Vision Problems • Nov 16 13

New device offers hope to people blinded due to incurable eye disorders

Research presented today at the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows promising data about a device that helps people… New device offers hope to people blinded due to incurable eye disorders   

 
 

Nanoparticles to probe mystery sperm defects behind infertility
• Fertility and pregnancy • • Sexual Health • Nov 15 13

Nanoparticles to probe mystery sperm defects behind infertility

A way of using nanoparticles to investigate the mechanisms underlying ‘mystery’ cases of infertility has been developed by scientists at Oxford University.

The technique,… Nanoparticles to probe mystery sperm defects behind infertility   

 
 

Exercise training is effective as ‘prehabilitation’ before surgery in an elderly population
• Aging and Gerontology • • Surgery • Nov 14 13

Exercise training is effective as 'prehabilitation' before surgery in an elderly population

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) assessment and exercise training in an elderly population is safe and well tolerated, according to the results of a… Exercise training is effective as ‘prehabilitation’ before surgery in an elderly population   

 
 

Research identifies potential new treatment for sepsis
• Infections • • Public Health • Nov 14 13

Research identifies potential new treatment for sepsis

Sepsis is the leading cause of in-hospital death and there is no specific treatment for it. Now, research led by Dr. Qingping Feng of… Research identifies potential new treatment for sepsis   

 
 

Late afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Nov 14 13

Late afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night

A new study shows that caffeine consumption even six hours before bedtime can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep.

“Sleep specialists have always suspected… Late afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night   

 
 

Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 14 13

Topical treatment for pSoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing

A novel combination anti-psoriasis therapy has potential for superior and longer-lasting therapeutic effects than current topical treatments by targeting genetic abnormalities in deeper layers… Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing   

 
 

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease
• Genetics • Nov 14 13

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, paving the way… Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease   

 
 

Nicotine withdrawal traced to very specific group of brain cells
• Brain • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 14 13

Nicotine withdrawal traced to very specific group of brain cells

Nicotine withdrawal might take over your body, but it doesn’t take over your brain. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are driven by a very… Nicotine withdrawal traced to very specific group of brain cells   

 
 

Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Weight Loss • Nov 13 13

Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems

Children who have gone through trying times are more likely to be overweight by age 15, a new study suggests.

Stress in childhood has… Childhood trauma may contribute to teen weight problems   

 
 

Molecule common in some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis leads to potential therapy for both
• Arthritis • • Cancer • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 13 13

Molecule common in some cancers, rheumatoid aRthritis leads to potential therapy for both

A molecule that helps cells stick together is significantly over-produced in two very different diseases — rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of cancers, including… Molecule common in some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis leads to potential therapy for both   

 
 

NHS 111 increases ambulance and urgent and emergency care use
• Emergencies / First Aid • • Public Health • Nov 13 13

NHS 111 increases ambulance and urgent and emergency care use

The call handling service NHS 111 increased the use of ambulance and urgent and emergency care services during its first year of operation, shows… NHS 111 increases ambulance and urgent and emergency care use   

 
 

Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity
• Diabetes • • Heart • • Physical activity -exercise • Nov 13 13

Cardiovascular coMplications of type 2 diaBetes associated with levels of physical activity

The risk of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes is directly related to the frequency and duration of physical exercise, according to… Cardiovascular complications of type 2 diabetes associated with levels of physical activity   

 
 

High blood pressure in middle age versus old age may better predict memory loss
• Brain • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Nov 13 13

High blood pressure in middle age versus old age may better predict memory loss

People in middle age who have a high blood pressure measure called pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in… High blood pressure in middle age versus old age may better predict memory loss   

 
 

Gene linked to common intellectual disability
• Genetics • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Nov 13 13

Gene linked to common intellectual disability

University of Adelaide researchers have taken a step forward in unravelling the causes of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding that a genetic mutation… Gene linked to common intellectual disability   

 
 

Bariatric surgery can lead to premature birth
• Childbirth • • Surgery • • Weight Loss • Nov 12 13

Bariatric surGery can lead to premature birth

Babies born of women who have undergone bariatric (weight-loss) surgery are more likely to be premature and to be small for gestational age, according… Bariatric surgery can lead to premature birth   

 
 

New discovery on early immune system development
• Immunology • Nov 12 13

New discovery on early immune system development

Researchers at Lund University have shed light on how and when the immune system is formed, raising hope of better understanding various diseases in… New discovery on early immune system development   

 
 

Wayne State researchers discover specific inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis treatment
• Arthritis • • Rheumatic Diseases • Nov 12 13

Wayne State researchers discover specific inhibitor for rheUmatoid arthritis treatment

Collaborating with researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, a research team at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine led… Wayne State researchers discover specific inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis treatment   

 
 

Study finds aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness
• Brain • • Physical activity -exercise • • Public Health • Nov 12 13

Study finds aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published online in the open-access journal… Study finds aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness   

 
 

10 things e-cigarettes won’t tell you
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Nov 11 13

10 things e-cigarettes won't tell you

1. “We’re Big Tobacco in disguise.”
When electronic cigarettes first debuted in the U.S. about five years ago, they seemed like a threat… 10 things e-cigarettes won’t tell you   

 
 

Supplements may not guard against cancer, heart disease
• Cancer • • Heart • Nov 11 13

Supplements may not guard against cancer, heart disease

There is little evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements protect people from cancer and heart problems, according to a new analysis.

Based on those… Supplements may not guard against cancer, heart disease   

 
 

New study analyzes sharp rise in US drug poisoning deaths by county
• Mortality and Morbidity • • Public Health • Nov 11 13

New study analyzes sharp rise in US drug poisoning deaths by county

A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine gives new insight into the geographic variation in drug poisoning mortality, with both… New study analyzes sharp rise in US drug poisoning deaths by county   

 
 

First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 11 13

First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children

Two specific genetic variations in people of African descent are responsible for persistent atopic dermatitis (AD), an itchy, inflammatory form of the skin disorder… First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children   

 
 
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