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** ADHD News **
Childhood Diagnosis Of ADHD Linked To More Psychological Problems Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Kr
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to attempt suicide or injure themselves as young adults than girls who do not have ADHD, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Toilet Innovators Flush With Funding
http://mnt.to/a/47Mn
A toilet that uses solar power and generates hydrogen and electricity, another that makes charcoal, minerals, and water, and a third that sanitizes excrement and recovers resources and clean water: these are all inventions that are attracting funding in an international push by the Bill and Melinda Gates Fondation to produce sustainable sanitation for all.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Patients Admitted To Rural Treatment Abuse Programs More Likely To End Up In Criminal Justice System
http://mnt.to/a/47Mt
According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that was based on findings from their Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) for 2009, rural and urban substance abuse treatment admissions in 2009 were different in almost every assessed aspect.
Heroin, Morphine Addiction Blocked; Clinical Trials On The Horizon
http://mnt.to/a/47Ks
In a major breakthrough, an international team of scientists has proven that addiction to morphine and heroin can be blocked, while at the same time increasing pain relief.The team from the University of Adelaide and University of Colorado has discovered the key mechanism in the body's immune system that amplifies addiction to opioid drugs.
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Computer Exercises Can Help Reduce Alzheimer's Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/47Mv
It is estimated that 35 million people worldwide, including 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. These figures are predicted to triple in one generation and the financial burden in the U.
Newer Imaging Technique Reveals Glymphatic System - Previously Unknown Cleansing System In Brain
http://mnt.to/a/47L7
A previously unrecognized system that drains waste from the brain at a rapid clip has been discovered by neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The findings were published online August 15 in Science Translational Medicine.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Couple Therapy Effective For PTSD Patients
http://mnt.to/a/47Mp
A recent study published in JAMA states that a researcher at Ryerson University has identified a successful way to treat people with post traumatic stress disorder and their partners by using a specific couple therapy.
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Oral Drug Shows Clinical Response And Remission In Some Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
http://mnt.to/a/47L8
An investigational drug currently under FDA review for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has now shown positive results in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine.
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
New Photoacoustic Technique Detects Multiple Nerve Agents Simultaneously
http://mnt.to/a/47Kn
To warn of chemical attacks and help save lives, it's vital to quickly determine if even trace levels of potentially deadly chemicals - such as the nerve gas sarin and other odorless, colorless agents - are present.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Old Skull Bone Rediscovered
http://mnt.to/a/47Kv
Although clearly discernible in the embryo, shortly afterwards it fuses with other bones beyond recognition. Consequently, researchers have often missed it. Now, however, paleontologists from the University of Zurich have rediscovered it: the "os interparietale", a skull bone also referred to as the interparietal.
Cells Grown On Different Types Of Scaffolds Vary In Their Ability To Help Repair Damaged Blood Vessels
http://mnt.to/a/47Kg
Tissue implants made of cells grown on a sponge-like scaffold have been shown in clinical trials to help heal arteries scarred by atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. However, it has been unclear why some implants work better than others.
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** BIPOLAR News **
What Is Bipolar Disorder? What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
http://mnt.to/a/krk
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal mood shifts, as well as fluctuations in energy, activity levels and the ability to complete everyday tasks.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Blood Type May Affect Heart Disease Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47L6
A person's blood type may affect their risk for heart disease, according to a new study that finds people with blood type A, B or AB were more likely to develop the disease than those with type O.
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** BONES / ORTHOPEDICS News **
Minor Exercise Can Protect Premenopausal Women's Bones
http://mnt.to/a/47Md
According to new research, premenopausal women who engage in physical activity can significantly reduce a known inhibitor of bone formation called sclerostin. The study, which will be published in the October issue of Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), also found that physical activity improved IGF-1 levels, which have a positive impact on bone formation.
A Mediterranean Diet Can Help Protect Bones
http://mnt.to/a/47L4
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), going on a 2 year Mediterranean diet enhanced with olive oil can increase serum osteocalin concentrations, which can result in protecting a person's bones.
Physical Activity In Premenopausal Women Reduces Hormone That Inhibits Bone Formation
http://mnt.to/a/47KM
A study to be published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) suggests that physical activity for premenopausal women is very effective in reducing sclerostin - a known inhibitor of bone formation.
Old Skull Bone Rediscovered
http://mnt.to/a/47Kv
Although clearly discernible in the embryo, shortly afterwards it fuses with other bones beyond recognition. Consequently, researchers have often missed it. Now, however, paleontologists from the University of Zurich have rediscovered it: the "os interparietale", a skull bone also referred to as the interparietal.
Breast Cancer Patients With Bone Metastases Benefit From Denosumab
http://mnt.to/a/47Kf
Treatment with denosumab resulted in a greater reduction in skeletal-related events in patients with breast cancer that spread to the bones compared with zoledronic acid, while also maintaining health-related quality of life, according to the results of a phase III study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From Pre-Test Genetic Counseling
http://mnt.to/a/47KP
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that when breast cancer patients are offered pre-test genetic counseling before definitive breast cancer surgery, patients exhibited decreases in distress.
Breast Cancer Patients With Bone Metastases Benefit From Denosumab
http://mnt.to/a/47Kf
Treatment with denosumab resulted in a greater reduction in skeletal-related events in patients with breast cancer that spread to the bones compared with zoledronic acid, while also maintaining health-related quality of life, according to the results of a phase III study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
China's Increasing Cancer Rates Linked To Industrialization, New Lifestyles And Lack Of Sun Exposure
http://mnt.to/a/47Mr
Avoiding direct exposure to sunlight is generally seen as a good way of reducing skin cancer risk. However, Chinese scientists demonstrated that death rates in China (as in the West) from several major cancer are lower among people with more ambient UVB radiation.
Cause Of Chemotherapy Resistance In Ovarian Cancer Identified
http://mnt.to/a/47M8
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have found a possible cause as to why the most prevalent type of ovarian cancer often becomes resistant to chemotherapy.
"Modern Lifestyle" Cancer Vulnerability Hits China
http://mnt.to/a/47LX
Industrialization and modern lifestyle with its lack of sun exposure are considered the cause for increasing cancer vulnerability says a new survey from China. Covering up the body against sunlight in general and UVB radiation in particular is generally considered as being protective against skin cancer.
Groundbreaking Technology Looks Deep Inside The Body
http://mnt.to/a/47Kz
Tiny space age probes - those that can see inside single living cells - are increasingly being used to diagnose illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body.NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Dr.
Don't Let A History Of Unsuccessful Weight Loss Deter You From Future Attempts To Lose Weight
http://mnt.to/a/47Ky
Yo-yo dieting - the repetitive loss and regain of body weight, also called weight cycling - is prevalent in the Western world, affecting an estimated 10 percent to 40 percent of the population.
Chemotherapy's Side Effects May Be Dramatically Reduced In The Future
http://mnt.to/a/47Kp
Researchers in Leuven (VIB/KU Leuven) have confirmed their hypothesis that normalizing blood vessels by blocking oxygen sensor PHD2 would make chemotherapy more effective. They also demonstrated for the first time that this strategy would reduce the harmful side effects of chemotherapy on healthy organs.
Like Bacteria, Cancer Cells Rely On Communication And Cooperation
http://mnt.to/a/47Km
Experts agree that, more than ever before, modern wars will be fought in the cyber zone, targeting an enemy's communications technology to cause untold damage. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher is suggesting that the same tactics should be employed in the battle against one of the body's deadliest enemies - cancer.
Cells Grown On Different Types Of Scaffolds Vary In Their Ability To Help Repair Damaged Blood Vessels
http://mnt.to/a/47Kg
Tissue implants made of cells grown on a sponge-like scaffold have been shown in clinical trials to help heal arteries scarred by atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. However, it has been unclear why some implants work better than others.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Blood Type May Affect Heart Disease Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47L6
A person's blood type may affect their risk for heart disease, according to a new study that finds people with blood type A, B or AB were more likely to develop the disease than those with type O.
Heart Attack Test Gives Diagnosis In 1 Hour
http://mnt.to/a/47K4
A more sensitive test for heart attack may cut the diagnosis time to one hour, removing the need for prolonged monitoring in 3 out of 4 patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with chest pains, according to a new US study published this week.
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Autoimmune Response Contributes To Inflammation In The Artery Wall: Finding Offers Hope Of A Vaccine For Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47Kw
Most people probably know that heart disease remains the nation's No. 1 killer. But what many may be surprised to learn is that cholesterol has a major accomplice in causing dangerous arterial plaque buildup that can trigger a heart attack.
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** CLINICAL TRIALS / DRUG TRIALS News **
Heroin, Morphine Addiction Blocked; Clinical Trials On The Horizon
http://mnt.to/a/47Ks
In a major breakthrough, an international team of scientists has proven that addiction to morphine and heroin can be blocked, while at the same time increasing pain relief.The team from the University of Adelaide and University of Colorado has discovered the key mechanism in the body's immune system that amplifies addiction to opioid drugs.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Home Testing Kits Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
http://mnt.to/a/47KK
Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is cost-effective and saves lives by early detection. The ability to screen large numbers of individuals is especially important for states with tight health insurance budgets dealing with aging populations.
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** COMPLIANCE News **
Drug Adherence And Treatment Improved By Specialized HIV Community Pharmacies
http://mnt.to/a/47Kj
Community pharmacies with specially trained staff to provide HIV services can help HIV-infected individuals be more compliant with their essential antiviral drug regimens and hence improve patient outcomes.
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** COSMETIC MEDICINE / PLASTIC SURGERY News **
Cosmetic Procedures Under Major Review, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47KB
Expert panel to look at the best way to protect patients having cosmetic interventionsThe cosmetic surgery industry is under scrutiny and could find itself operating under tighter restrictions following a major review into cosmetic surgery and procedures launched by the Department of Health.
Rapid Growth Of 'Strawberry' Birthmarks When Babies Just Weeks Old
http://mnt.to/a/47Kx
Strawberry-shaped birthmarks, called infantile hemangiomas, grow rapidly in infants much earlier than previously thought, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco, researchers found.
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** CROHN'S / IBD News **
Oral Drug Shows Clinical Response And Remission In Some Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
http://mnt.to/a/47L8
An investigational drug currently under FDA review for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has now shown positive results in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego, School of Medicine.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Studies Seek Better Understanding And Treatment Of Depression
http://mnt.to/a/47KD
Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enables brain cells to communicate and brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, is a brain-nourishing molecule that also aids connectivity.
Seeking Better Understanding Of Depression
http://mnt.to/a/47Kk
Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say.Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enables brain cells to communicate and brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, is a brain-nourishing molecule that also aids connectivity.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
"Modern Lifestyle" Cancer Vulnerability Hits China
http://mnt.to/a/47LX
Industrialization and modern lifestyle with its lack of sun exposure are considered the cause for increasing cancer vulnerability says a new survey from China. Covering up the body against sunlight in general and UVB radiation in particular is generally considered as being protective against skin cancer.
Rapid Growth Of 'Strawberry' Birthmarks When Babies Just Weeks Old
http://mnt.to/a/47Kx
Strawberry-shaped birthmarks, called infantile hemangiomas, grow rapidly in infants much earlier than previously thought, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco, researchers found.
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** ENDOCRINOLOGY News **
Physical Activity In Premenopausal Women Reduces Hormone That Inhibits Bone Formation
http://mnt.to/a/47KM
A study to be published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) suggests that physical activity for premenopausal women is very effective in reducing sclerostin - a known inhibitor of bone formation.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Groundbreaking Technology Looks Deep Inside The Body
http://mnt.to/a/47Kz
Tiny space age probes - those that can see inside single living cells - are increasingly being used to diagnose illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body.NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Dr.
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** GENETICS News **
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From Pre-Test Genetic Counseling
http://mnt.to/a/47KP
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that when breast cancer patients are offered pre-test genetic counseling before definitive breast cancer surgery, patients exhibited decreases in distress.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Blood Type May Affect Heart Disease Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47L6
A person's blood type may affect their risk for heart disease, according to a new study that finds people with blood type A, B or AB were more likely to develop the disease than those with type O.
Autoimmune Response Contributes To Inflammation In The Artery Wall: Finding Offers Hope Of A Vaccine For Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47Kw
Most people probably know that heart disease remains the nation's No. 1 killer. But what many may be surprised to learn is that cholesterol has a major accomplice in causing dangerous arterial plaque buildup that can trigger a heart attack.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Compounds In Green Tea And Chocolate May Help Reduce Neurological Complications Linked To HIV
http://mnt.to/a/47Kq
Current drug therapy for patients with HIV is unable to control the complete replication of the virus in the brain. The drugs therefore do not have any effect against the complications associated with neurocognitive impairment in patients with HIV.
Drug Adherence And Treatment Improved By Specialized HIV Community Pharmacies
http://mnt.to/a/47Kj
Community pharmacies with specially trained staff to provide HIV services can help HIV-infected individuals be more compliant with their essential antiviral drug regimens and hence improve patient outcomes.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Cocoa Compound May Help Lower Blood Pressure
http://mnt.to/a/47KX
According to a study published in The Cochrane Library, consuming cocoa powder and dark chocolate may slightly reduce blood pressure. After examining data from 20 trials involving more than 850 people who consumed dark chocolate or cocoa powder on a regular basis, the team found that participants blood pressure reduce, on average, by 2-3 mmHG.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
For Adults With Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, One Treatment Stands Above Others
http://mnt.to/a/47Lb
A study by a Baylor College of Medicine physician-researcher has shed light on the most effective treatment for adults with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) in bones. LCH is a disease that can affect the skin, mouth, ears, bones, brain, gastrointestinal system, liver, spleen, or bone marrow.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Reduces Loneliness, Benefits Immune System
http://mnt.to/a/47KC
Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than a silent house and a lack of companionship. Over time, loneliness not only takes a toll on the psyche but can have a serious physical impact as well.
Autoimmune Response Contributes To Inflammation In The Artery Wall: Finding Offers Hope Of A Vaccine For Heart Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47Kw
Most people probably know that heart disease remains the nation's No. 1 killer. But what many may be surprised to learn is that cholesterol has a major accomplice in causing dangerous arterial plaque buildup that can trigger a heart attack.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Exploiting The Creative Brain Through Crowdsourcing
http://mnt.to/a/47KG
In 1714, the British government held a contest. They offered a large cash prize to anyone who could solve the vexing "longitude problem" - how to determine a ship's east/west position on the open ocean - since none of their naval experts had been able to do so.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
Novel Drug Combination Offers New Strategy To Destroy Multiple Myeloma
http://mnt.to/a/47Kh
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center are reporting promising results from laboratory and animal experiments involving a new combination therapy for multiple myeloma, the second most common form of blood cancer.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Communication Between Mothers Of Critically Ill Infants And Doctors Needs To Improve
http://mnt.to/a/47Mq
England and America are two countries that are separated by a common language, irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said. According to a new study by the John Hopkins Children's Center, that common language may also be the divide standing between moms of severely ill babies and the professionals treating them.
Toilet Innovators Flush With Funding
http://mnt.to/a/47Mn
A toilet that uses solar power and generates hydrogen and electricity, another that makes charcoal, minerals, and water, and a third that sanitizes excrement and recovers resources and clean water: these are all inventions that are attracting funding in an international push by the Bill and Melinda Gates Fondation to produce sustainable sanitation for all.
Groundbreaking Technology Looks Deep Inside The Body
http://mnt.to/a/47Kz
Tiny space age probes - those that can see inside single living cells - are increasingly being used to diagnose illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body.NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's Dr.
New Photoacoustic Technique Detects Multiple Nerve Agents Simultaneously
http://mnt.to/a/47Kn
To warn of chemical attacks and help save lives, it's vital to quickly determine if even trace levels of potentially deadly chemicals - such as the nerve gas sarin and other odorless, colorless agents - are present.
Heart Attack Test Gives Diagnosis In 1 Hour
http://mnt.to/a/47K4
A more sensitive test for heart attack may cut the diagnosis time to one hour, removing the need for prolonged monitoring in 3 out of 4 patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with chest pains, according to a new US study published this week.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
China's Increasing Cancer Rates Linked To Industrialization, New Lifestyles And Lack Of Sun Exposure
http://mnt.to/a/47Mr
Avoiding direct exposure to sunlight is generally seen as a good way of reducing skin cancer risk. However, Chinese scientists demonstrated that death rates in China (as in the West) from several major cancer are lower among people with more ambient UVB radiation.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Eating 2.5 Ounces Of Walnuts Per Day Improves Semen Quality In Healthy Young Men
http://mnt.to/a/47L9
A paper published 15 August 2012 in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press reveals that eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Couple Therapy Effective For PTSD Patients
http://mnt.to/a/47Mp
A recent study published in JAMA states that a researcher at Ryerson University has identified a successful way to treat people with post traumatic stress disorder and their partners by using a specific couple therapy.
What Is Bipolar Disorder? What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
http://mnt.to/a/krk
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal mood shifts, as well as fluctuations in energy, activity levels and the ability to complete everyday tasks.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Computer Exercises Can Help Reduce Alzheimer's Symptoms
http://mnt.to/a/47Mv
It is estimated that 35 million people worldwide, including 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. These figures are predicted to triple in one generation and the financial burden in the U.
A Major Secret Of The Brain Discovered
http://mnt.to/a/47Ms
Researchers from McGill University have found a clue indicating that certain cognitive and mental disorders might involve two parts of the brain that were previously believed to function independently.
Newer Imaging Technique Reveals Glymphatic System - Previously Unknown Cleansing System In Brain
http://mnt.to/a/47L7
A previously unrecognized system that drains waste from the brain at a rapid clip has been discovered by neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The findings were published online August 15 in Science Translational Medicine.
Compounds In Green Tea And Chocolate May Help Reduce Neurological Complications Linked To HIV
http://mnt.to/a/47Kq
Current drug therapy for patients with HIV is unable to control the complete replication of the virus in the brain. The drugs therefore do not have any effect against the complications associated with neurocognitive impairment in patients with HIV.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Researchers Discover How To Make Chocolate Healthier
http://mnt.to/a/47Mm
According to a new study, researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered how to replace up to 50% of a chocolate's fat content with fruit juice.The study, conducted by Dr Stefan Bon from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick, is published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry.
Eating 2.5 Ounces Of Walnuts Per Day Improves Semen Quality In Healthy Young Men
http://mnt.to/a/47L9
A paper published 15 August 2012 in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press reveals that eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35.
A Mediterranean Diet Can Help Protect Bones
http://mnt.to/a/47L4
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), going on a 2 year Mediterranean diet enhanced with olive oil can increase serum osteocalin concentrations, which can result in protecting a person's bones.
Cocoa Compound May Help Lower Blood Pressure
http://mnt.to/a/47KX
According to a study published in The Cochrane Library, consuming cocoa powder and dark chocolate may slightly reduce blood pressure. After examining data from 20 trials involving more than 850 people who consumed dark chocolate or cocoa powder on a regular basis, the team found that participants blood pressure reduce, on average, by 2-3 mmHG.
Compounds In Green Tea And Chocolate May Help Reduce Neurological Complications Linked To HIV
http://mnt.to/a/47Kq
Current drug therapy for patients with HIV is unable to control the complete replication of the virus in the brain. The drugs therefore do not have any effect against the complications associated with neurocognitive impairment in patients with HIV.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Researchers Discover How To Make Chocolate Healthier
http://mnt.to/a/47Mm
According to a new study, researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered how to replace up to 50% of a chocolate's fat content with fruit juice.The study, conducted by Dr Stefan Bon from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Warwick, is published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry.
Yo-Yo Dieting Does Not Affect Future Weight Loss Outcomes
http://mnt.to/a/47Mj
According to a new study, yo-yo dieting does not have a negative impact on metabolism or the ability to lose weight in the long term.The study, conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is published online in the journal Metabolism.
Sedentary Lifestyles Have A Negative Effect On Motor Coordination Skills In Children
http://mnt.to/a/47KL
Children who spend more than three-quarters of their time engaging in sedentary behaviour, such as watching TV and sitting at computers, have up to nine times poorer motor coordination than their more active peers, reveals a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology.
Precise Calculation Of The Increase In The Prevalence Of Overweight Children In Germany
http://mnt.to/a/47KJ
Scientists working with Professor Dr. Dr. Perikles Simon, head of the Sports Medicine Division of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany, suggest in the light of recent analyses that German children gain weight soon after entering elementary school.
Don't Let A History Of Unsuccessful Weight Loss Deter You From Future Attempts To Lose Weight
http://mnt.to/a/47Ky
Yo-yo dieting - the repetitive loss and regain of body weight, also called weight cycling - is prevalent in the Western world, affecting an estimated 10 percent to 40 percent of the population.
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Cause Of Chemotherapy Resistance In Ovarian Cancer Identified
http://mnt.to/a/47M8
According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have found a possible cause as to why the most prevalent type of ovarian cancer often becomes resistant to chemotherapy.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Patients Admitted To Rural Treatment Abuse Programs More Likely To End Up In Criminal Justice System
http://mnt.to/a/47Mt
According to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that was based on findings from their Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) for 2009, rural and urban substance abuse treatment admissions in 2009 were different in almost every assessed aspect.
Communication Between Mothers Of Critically Ill Infants And Doctors Needs To Improve
http://mnt.to/a/47Mq
England and America are two countries that are separated by a common language, irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once said. According to a new study by the John Hopkins Children's Center, that common language may also be the divide standing between moms of severely ill babies and the professionals treating them.
Sedentary Lifestyles Have A Negative Effect On Motor Coordination Skills In Children
http://mnt.to/a/47KL
Children who spend more than three-quarters of their time engaging in sedentary behaviour, such as watching TV and sitting at computers, have up to nine times poorer motor coordination than their more active peers, reveals a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology.
Precise Calculation Of The Increase In The Prevalence Of Overweight Children In Germany
http://mnt.to/a/47KJ
Scientists working with Professor Dr. Dr. Perikles Simon, head of the Sports Medicine Division of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) in Germany, suggest in the light of recent analyses that German children gain weight soon after entering elementary school.
Rapid Growth Of 'Strawberry' Birthmarks When Babies Just Weeks Old
http://mnt.to/a/47Kx
Strawberry-shaped birthmarks, called infantile hemangiomas, grow rapidly in infants much earlier than previously thought, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco, researchers found.
Childhood Diagnosis Of ADHD Linked To More Psychological Problems Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Kr
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to attempt suicide or injure themselves as young adults than girls who do not have ADHD, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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** PHARMACY / PHARMACIST News **
Drug Adherence And Treatment Improved By Specialized HIV Community Pharmacies
http://mnt.to/a/47Kj
Community pharmacies with specially trained staff to provide HIV services can help HIV-infected individuals be more compliant with their essential antiviral drug regimens and hence improve patient outcomes.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Couple Therapy Effective For PTSD Patients
http://mnt.to/a/47Mp
A recent study published in JAMA states that a researcher at Ryerson University has identified a successful way to treat people with post traumatic stress disorder and their partners by using a specific couple therapy.
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From Pre-Test Genetic Counseling
http://mnt.to/a/47KP
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that when breast cancer patients are offered pre-test genetic counseling before definitive breast cancer surgery, patients exhibited decreases in distress.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Reduces Loneliness, Benefits Immune System
http://mnt.to/a/47KC
Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than a silent house and a lack of companionship. Over time, loneliness not only takes a toll on the psyche but can have a serious physical impact as well.
Feedback In Complex Decision-Making Tasks Can Have A Negative Impact On Performance
http://mnt.to/a/47Kt
People who give positive encouragement and constructive criticism could be wasting their breath according to the latest research from a psychology expert at Queen Mary, University of London.The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, found that when people received either positive or negative feedback about their performance on complex decision-making tasks, it made their decision making worse.
Childhood Diagnosis Of ADHD Linked To More Psychological Problems Later In Life
http://mnt.to/a/47Kr
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are significantly more likely to attempt suicide or injure themselves as young adults than girls who do not have ADHD, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
What Is Bipolar Disorder? What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
http://mnt.to/a/krk
Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal mood shifts, as well as fluctuations in energy, activity levels and the ability to complete everyday tasks.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Toilet Innovators Flush With Funding
http://mnt.to/a/47Mn
A toilet that uses solar power and generates hydrogen and electricity, another that makes charcoal, minerals, and water, and a third that sanitizes excrement and recovers resources and clean water: these are all inventions that are attracting funding in an international push by the Bill and Melinda Gates Fondation to produce sustainable sanitation for all.
"Modern Lifestyle" Cancer Vulnerability Hits China
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Industrialization and modern lifestyle with its lack of sun exposure are considered the cause for increasing cancer vulnerability says a new survey from China. Covering up the body against sunlight in general and UVB radiation in particular is generally considered as being protective against skin cancer.
Exploiting The Creative Brain Through Crowdsourcing
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In 1714, the British government held a contest. They offered a large cash prize to anyone who could solve the vexing "longitude problem" - how to determine a ship's east/west position on the open ocean - since none of their naval experts had been able to do so.
New Photoacoustic Technique Detects Multiple Nerve Agents Simultaneously
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To warn of chemical attacks and help save lives, it's vital to quickly determine if even trace levels of potentially deadly chemicals - such as the nerve gas sarin and other odorless, colorless agents - are present.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
A Mediterranean Diet Can Help Protect Bones
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According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), going on a 2 year Mediterranean diet enhanced with olive oil can increase serum osteocalin concentrations, which can result in protecting a person's bones.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Reduces Loneliness, Benefits Immune System
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Many elderly people spend their last years alone. Spouses pass and children scatter. But being lonely is much more than a silent house and a lack of companionship. Over time, loneliness not only takes a toll on the psyche but can have a serious physical impact as well.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Eating 2.5 Ounces Of Walnuts Per Day Improves Semen Quality In Healthy Young Men
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A paper published 15 August 2012 in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press reveals that eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Medications Greatly Improve Smokers' Chances Of Quitting, Study Finds
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New research by Roswell Park Center Institute (RPCI), published in the journal Addiction, has discovered that FDA-approved stop-smoking medications give smokers a much better chance of quitting than if they were to try without help.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Minor Exercise Can Protect Premenopausal Women's Bones
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According to new research, premenopausal women who engage in physical activity can significantly reduce a known inhibitor of bone formation called sclerostin. The study, which will be published in the October issue of Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), also found that physical activity improved IGF-1 levels, which have a positive impact on bone formation.
Sedentary Lifestyles Have A Negative Effect On Motor Coordination Skills In Children
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Children who spend more than three-quarters of their time engaging in sedentary behaviour, such as watching TV and sitting at computers, have up to nine times poorer motor coordination than their more active peers, reveals a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology.
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** STROKE News **
Newer Imaging Technique Reveals Glymphatic System - Previously Unknown Cleansing System In Brain
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A previously unrecognized system that drains waste from the brain at a rapid clip has been discovered by neuroscientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The findings were published online August 15 in Science Translational Medicine.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
A Non-Antibiotic Approach For Treating Urinary Tract Infections
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The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series describes a potential new approach for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) - which affect millions of people annually - without traditional antibiotics.
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** VASCULAR News **
Cells Grown On Different Types Of Scaffolds Vary In Their Ability To Help Repair Damaged Blood Vessels
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Tissue implants made of cells grown on a sponge-like scaffold have been shown in clinical trials to help heal arteries scarred by atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases. However, it has been unclear why some implants work better than others.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Minor Exercise Can Protect Premenopausal Women's Bones
http://mnt.to/a/47Md
According to new research, premenopausal women who engage in physical activity can significantly reduce a known inhibitor of bone formation called sclerostin. The study, which will be published in the October issue of Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM), also found that physical activity improved IGF-1 levels, which have a positive impact on bone formation.
Cause Of Chemotherapy Resistance In Ovarian Cancer Identified
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According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have found a possible cause as to why the most prevalent type of ovarian cancer often becomes resistant to chemotherapy.
Physical Activity In Premenopausal Women Reduces Hormone That Inhibits Bone Formation
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A study to be published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) suggests that physical activity for premenopausal women is very effective in reducing sclerostin - a known inhibitor of bone formation.
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