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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Binge Drinking Culture, College And Happiness
http://mnt.to/a/47P8
Why do some colleges have persistently high levels of binge drinking? It may be because, at these schools, binge drinking is associated with high status and binge drinkers are happier with their college social experience than their non-binge drinking peers, suggests new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Seniors Could Be More Steady On Their Feet After Consuming Red Wine Compound
http://mnt.to/a/47NX
In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people.
Married Men Drink Less, Women More
http://mnt.to/a/47NB
A new study finds that where drinking is concerned, marriage seems to be more beneficial to men than women: it reveals that compared to their single or divorced counterparts, married men tend to consume fewer alcoholic drinks whereas married women tend to consume more.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Stress May Cause Illness By Changing Genes
http://mnt.to/a/47P3
A new study suggests that acute psychological stress, which is known to increase the risk of physical and mental illness, may do so by altering the control of genes.A report on the study, thought to be the first to show that stress alters the methylation of DNA and thus the activity of certain genes, appeared online in the journal Translational Psychiatry on 14 August.
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Scripps Research Scientists Find An Important Molecular Trigger For Wound-Healing
http://mnt.to/a/47MW
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have made a breakthrough in understanding a class of cells that help wounds in skin and other epithelial tissues heal, uncovering a molecular mechanism that pushes the body into wound-repair mode.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Less Commonly Prescribed Antibiotic Cefazolin May Be Better Than Vancomycin For Treating Certain Bloodstream Infections
http://mnt.to/a/47Nf
The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to treat bloodstream infections in dialysis patients may not always be the best choice, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Understanding The Link Between Indoor Tanning And Skin Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47Pp
In the United States, more than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in more than 2 million people each year. Melanoma, which is the most common form of cancer for individuals aged 25-29 years; and second most prevalent cancer in those aged 15-29 years, is the most lethal form of skin cancer and figures show that the incidence rates of melanoma have been rising for at least three decades.
Metabolic Protein Wields Phosphate Group To Activate Cancer-Promoting Genes
http://mnt.to/a/47MN
A metabolic protein that nourishes cancer cells also activates tumor-promoting genes by loosening part of the packaging that entwines DNA to make up chromosomes, a team led by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports in the Aug.
Combination Peptide Therapies Might Offer More Effective, Less Toxic Cancer Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47MG
Two studies suggest that two peptide agents used either together or individually with a low-dose of a standard chemotherapy drug might offer more effective cancer therapy than current standard single-drug treatments.
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Psoriasis Treatments May Protect The Heart
http://mnt.to/a/47Px
A study published Online First in JAMA's journal Archives of Dermatology reveals that using tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for treating psoriasis is linked to a considerably lower risk for heart attacks or myocardial infarction compared to other forms of treatment.
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** CERVICAL CANCER / HPV VACCINE News **
Treatment For Cervical Disease Is Not Linked To Increased Risk Of Preterm Births
http://mnt.to/a/47MY
Treatment for cervical disease does not appear to increase the risk of subsequently giving birth prematurely, according to a study of over 44,000 women in England. The study, published online in the British Medical Journal recently, was the largest in the UK to investigate this and contradicts previous research suggesting treatment could be linked to an increased risk.
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** COLORECTAL CANCER News **
Genes Carried By E. coli Bacteria Linked To Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47MZ
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a type of E. coli bacteria that may encourage the development of colon cancer.The Liverpool team had previously shown that people with colon cancer and with the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, have high numbers of a sticky type of E.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases Conference, 8-9 October 2012, London, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47Pj
SMi is delighted to welcome: Carlos Camozzi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at uniQure, to their inaugural Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases conference on 8th & 9th October 2012 in London.
Cold Chain Distribution Conference, 3-4 December 2012, London, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47Ph
Don't miss the chance to attend SMi's Cold Chain Distribution conference on 3rd & 4th December 2012 in London. This year's event will feature talks from Frank Reale, Associate Director, Global Regulatory Operations, Global Regulatory Strategy, Policy & Safety of Merck & Co.
European Pharmaceutical Pricing And Reimbursement Conference, 29-30 October 2012, London, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47Pg
SMi's 18th annual European Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement conference on 29th & 30th October 2012, will bring together industry experts from a range of industry and international perspectives; each providing a different viewpoint on the subject.
Next-Generation Sequencing Conference, 3-4 October 2011, London, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47Pf
SMi are delighted to confirm Elia Stupka, Co-Director and Head of Unit, Center for Translational Genomics and Bioinformatics, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, as a speaker at their forthcoming Next-Generation Sequencing conference.
Facilitating Success For Follow On Biologics, 24-25 September 2012, London, UK
http://mnt.to/a/47Pd
As biopharmaceutical patents are beginning to expire, biosimilar products are starting to enter the marketplace. To date the EMEA has approved 14 biosimilars for use in the EU and has issued an established regulatory pathway for biosimilar approval.
4th Annual DigiPharm Europe And Pharma Marketing Show, 24-27 September 2012, London
http://mnt.to/a/47Pc
Can mobile and social media be successfully integrated into a multichannel communication marketing strategy? This question is one that seems to be constantly queried within the pharma industry with a lot of marketing teams questioning how they are going to use new mobile technology effectively.
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** DEPRESSION News **
Common Parasite Linked To Suicide Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47Pm
Testing positive for a common parasite that lives in the bodies of 10 - 20% of Americans is linked to a sevenfold higher risk of attempted suicide according to new research.This was the main finding of a study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that supports growing evidence linking infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.
Brain Growth Can Determine Depression Factors
http://mnt.to/a/47Pk
Depression can considerably affect brain health and studies have shown that several connections in the brain are reduced in people suffering from depression. These reductions impair functional connections between vital centers in the brain involved in mood regulation.
Foods That Elevate Moods
http://mnt.to/a/47NY
New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Psoriasis Treatments May Protect The Heart
http://mnt.to/a/47Px
A study published Online First in JAMA's journal Archives of Dermatology reveals that using tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for treating psoriasis is linked to a considerably lower risk for heart attacks or myocardial infarction compared to other forms of treatment.
Scripps Research Scientists Find An Important Molecular Trigger For Wound-Healing
http://mnt.to/a/47MW
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have made a breakthrough in understanding a class of cells that help wounds in skin and other epithelial tissues heal, uncovering a molecular mechanism that pushes the body into wound-repair mode.
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** EATING DISORDERS News **
What Is Body Image?
http://mnt.to/a/47Nx
Your Body Image reflects how you feel your body is esthetically and how attractive you perceive yourself. Throughout history, humans have regarded the beauty of the human body as important. What we regard as society's standards may not always correspond to our perception of our own body.
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
What Is A Black Eye? What Is A Periorbital Hematoma?
http://mnt.to/a/47Pn
A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma or a shiner, refers to bruising of the tissue under the skin around the eye. In the majority of cases the injury was not to the eye itself, but rather to the face.
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** FERTILITY News **
Walnuts May Improve Sperm Quality
http://mnt.to/a/47Ny
Healthy young men with a Western-style diet may be able to boost their sperm quality by eating a small packet of walnuts a day.These are the findings of a new study that shows healthy American men in their 20s and 30s who ate a 75g (2.
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** GASTROINTESTINAL / GASTROENTEROLOGY News **
Bariatric Surgery Results In Positive Changes In Social Life, Medical Conditions
http://mnt.to/a/47NK
New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical conditions.
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** GENETICS News **
Automated Technique Helps Detect Subtle Differences In Mutant Worms
http://mnt.to/a/47P6
Research into the genetic factors behind certain disease mechanisms, illness progression and response to new drugs is frequently carried out using tiny multi-cellular animals such as nematodes, fruit flies or zebra fish.
Stress May Cause Illness By Changing Genes
http://mnt.to/a/47P3
A new study suggests that acute psychological stress, which is known to increase the risk of physical and mental illness, may do so by altering the control of genes.A report on the study, thought to be the first to show that stress alters the methylation of DNA and thus the activity of certain genes, appeared online in the journal Translational Psychiatry on 14 August.
Genes Carried By E. coli Bacteria Linked To Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47MZ
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a type of E. coli bacteria that may encourage the development of colon cancer.The Liverpool team had previously shown that people with colon cancer and with the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, have high numbers of a sticky type of E.
TAU Research Says Genetics Can Reveal Your Geographic Ancestral Origin
http://mnt.to/a/47MT
While your DNA is unique, it also tells the tale of your family line. It carries the genetic history of your ancestors down through the generations. Now, says a Tel Aviv University researcher, it's also possible to use it as a map to your family's past.
Metabolic Protein Wields Phosphate Group To Activate Cancer-Promoting Genes
http://mnt.to/a/47MN
A metabolic protein that nourishes cancer cells also activates tumor-promoting genes by loosening part of the packaging that entwines DNA to make up chromosomes, a team led by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports in the Aug.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Turmeric Spices Up Virus Study
http://mnt.to/a/47MQ
The popular spice turmeric packs more than just flavor - it shows promise in fighting devastating viruses, Mason researchers recently discovered.Curcumin, found in turmeric, stopped the potentially deadly Rift Valley Fever virus from multiplying in infected cells, says Aarthi Narayanan, lead investigator on a new study and a research assistant professor in Mason's National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases.
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Black Stroke Survivors Have Higher Blood Pressure, Increased Risk Of Repeat Stroke
http://mnt.to/a/47MD
Blacks who survived a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain had higher blood pressure than whites a year later, according to a study published today in the journal Stroke. The finding might help explain why blacks have a greater risk of suffering a second stroke than whites.
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
All Patients Born Between 1945 And 1965 Should Have Hep C Screening, Says CDC
http://mnt.to/a/47Pt
In the U.S., almost 3.9 million people are infected with HCV, a virus that can cause inflammation and permanent liver damage and which is most common in individuals born from 1945 through 1965.
Less Commonly Prescribed Antibiotic Cefazolin May Be Better Than Vancomycin For Treating Certain Bloodstream Infections
http://mnt.to/a/47Nf
The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to treat bloodstream infections in dialysis patients may not always be the best choice, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
Discovery Of Immune Cells That Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis Offers Hope For New Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47N4
In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing movement problems, muscle weakness and loss of vision. Immune cells called dendritic cells, which were previously thought to contribute to the onset and development of multiple sclerosis, actually protect against the disease in a mouse model, according to a study published by Cell Press in the August issue of the journal Immunity.
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
All Patients Born Between 1945 And 1965 Should Have Hep C Screening, Says CDC
http://mnt.to/a/47Pt
In the U.S., almost 3.9 million people are infected with HCV, a virus that can cause inflammation and permanent liver damage and which is most common in individuals born from 1945 through 1965.
Genes Carried By E. coli Bacteria Linked To Colon Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47MZ
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a type of E. coli bacteria that may encourage the development of colon cancer.The Liverpool team had previously shown that people with colon cancer and with the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, have high numbers of a sticky type of E.
Turmeric Spices Up Virus Study
http://mnt.to/a/47MQ
The popular spice turmeric packs more than just flavor - it shows promise in fighting devastating viruses, Mason researchers recently discovered.Curcumin, found in turmeric, stopped the potentially deadly Rift Valley Fever virus from multiplying in infected cells, says Aarthi Narayanan, lead investigator on a new study and a research assistant professor in Mason's National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases.
Common Parasite May Trigger Suicide Attempts
http://mnt.to/a/47MF
A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually be causing subtle changes in the brain, leading to suicide attempts.New research appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds to the growing work linking an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Automated Technique Helps Detect Subtle Differences In Mutant Worms
http://mnt.to/a/47P6
Research into the genetic factors behind certain disease mechanisms, illness progression and response to new drugs is frequently carried out using tiny multi-cellular animals such as nematodes, fruit flies or zebra fish.
Harvard Researchers Explore Systems That Would Give 'Soft Robots' The Ability To Camouflage Themselves Or Stand Out From Their Environment
http://mnt.to/a/47MX
A team of researchers led by George Whitesides, the Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor, has already broken new engineering ground with the development of soft, silicone-based robots inspired by creatures like starfish and squid.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Annals Of Internal Medicine Publishes New CDC Recommendations On Hepatitis C Screening
http://mnt.to/a/47MM
Without other risk factors, all Americans born between 1945 and 1965 should have a one-time screening for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) according to new recommendations published early online in Annals of Internal Medicine, the flagship journal of the American College of Physicians.
Molecular And Protein Markers Discovered For Liver Transplant Failure From Hepatitis C
http://mnt.to/a/47MH
Researchers have discovered molecular and protein signatures that predict rapid onset of liver damage in hepatitis C patients following a liver transplant. The markers appeared soon after transplant and well before clinical evidence of liver damage.
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
B Cell Survival Holds Key To Chronic Graft Vs. Host Disease
http://mnt.to/a/47MV
Leukemia and lymphoma patients who receive life-saving stem cell or bone marrow transplants often experience chronic side effects that significantly decrease quality of life, can last a lifetime, and ultimately affect their long-term survival.
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Identifying Commonly Counterfeited Analgesic Using Simple New Test
http://mnt.to/a/47P4
In a thrust against the major problem of counterfeit medicines sold in developing countries, which causes thousands of illnesses and deaths annually, scientists thave described development of a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world.
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** MEDICAL STUDENTS / TRAINING News **
Promiscuity Frowned Upon By College Students
http://mnt.to/a/47Pv
According to a new study presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, around 50% of all male and female college students display a negative attitude towards their male and female peers with a similar sexual history to themselves, and judge them as hooking up 'too much'.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Understanding The Link Between Indoor Tanning And Skin Cancer
http://mnt.to/a/47Pp
In the United States, more than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in more than 2 million people each year. Melanoma, which is the most common form of cancer for individuals aged 25-29 years; and second most prevalent cancer in those aged 15-29 years, is the most lethal form of skin cancer and figures show that the incidence rates of melanoma have been rising for at least three decades.
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Married Men Drink Less, Women More
http://mnt.to/a/47NB
A new study finds that where drinking is concerned, marriage seems to be more beneficial to men than women: it reveals that compared to their single or divorced counterparts, married men tend to consume fewer alcoholic drinks whereas married women tend to consume more.
Walnuts May Improve Sperm Quality
http://mnt.to/a/47Ny
Healthy young men with a Western-style diet may be able to boost their sperm quality by eating a small packet of walnuts a day.These are the findings of a new study that shows healthy American men in their 20s and 30s who ate a 75g (2.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
U.S. Physicians Commonly Have Symptoms Of Burnout
http://mnt.to/a/47Pw
At least 45.8% of physicians have one symptom of burnout, according to a national survey of burnout in physicians from all specialty disciplines. The study is published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine.
Working Moms Are Healthier Than Stay-At-Home Moms, Sociologist Finds
http://mnt.to/a/47P7
Working moms striving to "have it all" now can add another perk to their list of benefits - health. New research from University of Akron Assistant Sociology Professor Adrianne Frech finds that moms who work full time are healthier at age 40 than stay-at-home moms, moms who work part time, or moms who have some work history, but are repeatedly unemployed.
Adapting To The US More Challenging For Refugees
http://mnt.to/a/47NH
Many refugees to the U.S. travel thousands of miles to a safe harbor, but once here find that adjusting to linguistic and cultural differences is an equally daunting task, according to new research to be presented by two University of Dayton sociologists at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Common Parasite May Trigger Suicide Attempts
http://mnt.to/a/47MF
A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually be causing subtle changes in the brain, leading to suicide attempts.New research appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds to the growing work linking an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.
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** MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS News **
Discovery Of Immune Cells That Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis Offers Hope For New Treatment
http://mnt.to/a/47N4
In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing movement problems, muscle weakness and loss of vision. Immune cells called dendritic cells, which were previously thought to contribute to the onset and development of multiple sclerosis, actually protect against the disease in a mouse model, according to a study published by Cell Press in the August issue of the journal Immunity.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Can Obesity Be Treated With Deep Brain Stimulation? Researchers Say Yes
http://mnt.to/a/47Py
A review article in the August issue of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, suggests that scientific advances in understanding the "addiction circuitry" of the brain could effectively treat obesity using deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Common Parasite Linked To Suicide Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47Pm
Testing positive for a common parasite that lives in the bodies of 10 - 20% of Americans is linked to a sevenfold higher risk of attempted suicide according to new research.This was the main finding of a study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that supports growing evidence linking infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.
Brain Growth Can Determine Depression Factors
http://mnt.to/a/47Pk
Depression can considerably affect brain health and studies have shown that several connections in the brain are reduced in people suffering from depression. These reductions impair functional connections between vital centers in the brain involved in mood regulation.
Automated Technique Helps Detect Subtle Differences In Mutant Worms
http://mnt.to/a/47P6
Research into the genetic factors behind certain disease mechanisms, illness progression and response to new drugs is frequently carried out using tiny multi-cellular animals such as nematodes, fruit flies or zebra fish.
What Is Essential Tremor?
http://mnt.to/a/47P2
Essential tremor refers to the uncontrollable shaking or trembling of a person's body, usually the hands and head, but can also affect the jaw, feet, tongue and face, when they are resisting the force of gravity.
Why Are Elderly Duped?
http://mnt.to/a/47MP
Everyone knows the adage: "If something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is." So, why, then, do some people fall for scams and why are older folks especially prone to being duped?An answer, it seems, is because a specific area of the brain has deteriorated or is damaged, according to researchers at the University of Iowa.
Evolutionary Increase In Size Of The Human Brain Explained
http://mnt.to/a/47MK
Researchers have found what they believe is the key to understanding why the human brain is larger and more complex than that of other animals.The human brain, with its unequaled cognitive capacity, evolved rapidly and dramatically.
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Foods That Elevate Moods
http://mnt.to/a/47NY
New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported.
Seniors Could Be More Steady On Their Feet After Consuming Red Wine Compound
http://mnt.to/a/47NX
In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people.
Walnuts May Improve Sperm Quality
http://mnt.to/a/47Ny
Healthy young men with a Western-style diet may be able to boost their sperm quality by eating a small packet of walnuts a day.These are the findings of a new study that shows healthy American men in their 20s and 30s who ate a 75g (2.
Turmeric Spices Up Virus Study
http://mnt.to/a/47MQ
The popular spice turmeric packs more than just flavor - it shows promise in fighting devastating viruses, Mason researchers recently discovered.Curcumin, found in turmeric, stopped the potentially deadly Rift Valley Fever virus from multiplying in infected cells, says Aarthi Narayanan, lead investigator on a new study and a research assistant professor in Mason's National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Can Obesity Be Treated With Deep Brain Stimulation? Researchers Say Yes
http://mnt.to/a/47Py
A review article in the August issue of Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, suggests that scientific advances in understanding the "addiction circuitry" of the brain could effectively treat obesity using deep brain stimulation (DBS).
Bariatric Surgery Results In Positive Changes In Social Life, Medical Conditions
http://mnt.to/a/47NK
New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical conditions.
What Is Body Image?
http://mnt.to/a/47Nx
Your Body Image reflects how you feel your body is esthetically and how attractive you perceive yourself. Throughout history, humans have regarded the beauty of the human body as important. What we regard as society's standards may not always correspond to our perception of our own body.
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
Identifying Commonly Counterfeited Analgesic Using Simple New Test
http://mnt.to/a/47P4
In a thrust against the major problem of counterfeit medicines sold in developing countries, which causes thousands of illnesses and deaths annually, scientists thave described development of a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Kids' Vital Cough Reflex Is Impaired By Secondhand Smoke
http://mnt.to/a/47Ps
According to a study by the Monell Center, sensitivity to cough-eliciting reparatory irritants becomes decreased in healthy kids and adolescents when they are exposed to secondhand smoke. This finding might help explain why kids of smokers have a higher risk of bronchitis, pneumonia and other diseases, as well as why they pick up the habit during adolescent years.
Binge Drinking Culture, College And Happiness
http://mnt.to/a/47P8
Why do some colleges have persistently high levels of binge drinking? It may be because, at these schools, binge drinking is associated with high status and binge drinkers are happier with their college social experience than their non-binge drinking peers, suggests new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
What's Best For Very Low Birth Weight Babies
http://mnt.to/a/47N2
While the health benefits of breast feeding baby are well known, a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Pediatrics finds that, for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, a small amount of fortification can improve growth rates without sacrificing the benefits associated with mother's milk.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Treatment For Cervical Disease Is Not Linked To Increased Risk Of Preterm Births
http://mnt.to/a/47MY
Treatment for cervical disease does not appear to increase the risk of subsequently giving birth prematurely, according to a study of over 44,000 women in England. The study, published online in the British Medical Journal recently, was the largest in the UK to investigate this and contradicts previous research suggesting treatment could be linked to an increased risk.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
U.S. Physicians Commonly Have Symptoms Of Burnout
http://mnt.to/a/47Pw
At least 45.8% of physicians have one symptom of burnout, according to a national survey of burnout in physicians from all specialty disciplines. The study is published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine.
Use Of Retail Medical Clinics Continues To Grow, Study Finds
http://mnt.to/a/47MJ
Fast-growing retail medical clinics are attracting more older patients and delivering more preventive care, particularly flu shots and other vaccinations, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation.
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
U.S. Physicians Commonly Have Symptoms Of Burnout
http://mnt.to/a/47Pw
At least 45.8% of physicians have one symptom of burnout, according to a national survey of burnout in physicians from all specialty disciplines. The study is published Online First by Archives of Internal Medicine.
Promiscuity Frowned Upon By College Students
http://mnt.to/a/47Pv
According to a new study presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, around 50% of all male and female college students display a negative attitude towards their male and female peers with a similar sexual history to themselves, and judge them as hooking up 'too much'.
Common Parasite Linked To Suicide Risk
http://mnt.to/a/47Pm
Testing positive for a common parasite that lives in the bodies of 10 - 20% of Americans is linked to a sevenfold higher risk of attempted suicide according to new research.This was the main finding of a study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that supports growing evidence linking infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.
Brain Growth Can Determine Depression Factors
http://mnt.to/a/47Pk
Depression can considerably affect brain health and studies have shown that several connections in the brain are reduced in people suffering from depression. These reductions impair functional connections between vital centers in the brain involved in mood regulation.
Binge Drinking Culture, College And Happiness
http://mnt.to/a/47P8
Why do some colleges have persistently high levels of binge drinking? It may be because, at these schools, binge drinking is associated with high status and binge drinkers are happier with their college social experience than their non-binge drinking peers, suggests new research to be presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Stress May Cause Illness By Changing Genes
http://mnt.to/a/47P3
A new study suggests that acute psychological stress, which is known to increase the risk of physical and mental illness, may do so by altering the control of genes.A report on the study, thought to be the first to show that stress alters the methylation of DNA and thus the activity of certain genes, appeared online in the journal Translational Psychiatry on 14 August.
Foods That Elevate Moods
http://mnt.to/a/47NY
New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported.
Long-Term Separations As An Alternative To Divorce
http://mnt.to/a/47NT
Married couples who undergo long-term separations generally appear to be those who can't afford to divorce, a new nationwide study suggests.Researchers found that about 80 percent of all respondents who went through a marital separation ultimately divorced, most within three years.
Differences In Skills, Strategies And Orientations That Parents Teach Their Children
http://mnt.to/a/47NS
A study by Indiana University sociologist Jessica McCrory Calarco found that working-class and middle-class parents often take very deliberate -- but different -- approaches to helping their children with their school experiences.
Bariatric Surgery Results In Positive Changes In Social Life, Medical Conditions
http://mnt.to/a/47NK
New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical conditions.
Like A Drug: The Rise Of American Megachurches
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American megachurches use stagecraft, sensory pageantry, charismatic leadership and an upbeat, unchallenging vision of Christianity to provide their congregants with a powerful emotional religious experience, according to research from the University of Washington.
Adapting To The US More Challenging For Refugees
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Many refugees to the U.S. travel thousands of miles to a safe harbor, but once here find that adjusting to linguistic and cultural differences is an equally daunting task, according to new research to be presented by two University of Dayton sociologists at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
What Is Body Image?
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Your Body Image reflects how you feel your body is esthetically and how attractive you perceive yourself. Throughout history, humans have regarded the beauty of the human body as important. What we regard as society's standards may not always correspond to our perception of our own body.
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Tobacco Use Continues To Grow
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A new study, published in The Lancet, highlights the alarming patterns of tobacco use even after years of global tobacco control efforts.According to the report, almost 50% of adult men in developing countries still use tobacco products, while women seem to start smoking at younger ages.
Understanding The Link Between Indoor Tanning And Skin Cancer
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In the United States, more than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in more than 2 million people each year. Melanoma, which is the most common form of cancer for individuals aged 25-29 years; and second most prevalent cancer in those aged 15-29 years, is the most lethal form of skin cancer and figures show that the incidence rates of melanoma have been rising for at least three decades.
What Is A Black Eye? What Is A Periorbital Hematoma?
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A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma or a shiner, refers to bruising of the tissue under the skin around the eye. In the majority of cases the injury was not to the eye itself, but rather to the face.
Working Moms Are Healthier Than Stay-At-Home Moms, Sociologist Finds
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Working moms striving to "have it all" now can add another perk to their list of benefits - health. New research from University of Akron Assistant Sociology Professor Adrianne Frech finds that moms who work full time are healthier at age 40 than stay-at-home moms, moms who work part time, or moms who have some work history, but are repeatedly unemployed.
Could FastStitch Device Be The Future Of Suture?
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After a surgeon stitches up a patient's abdomen, costly complications -- some life-threatening -- can occur. To cut down on these postoperative problems, Johns Hopkins undergraduates have invented a disposable suturing tool to guide the placement of stitches and guard against the accidental puncture of internal organs.
Use Of Retail Medical Clinics Continues To Grow, Study Finds
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Fast-growing retail medical clinics are attracting more older patients and delivering more preventive care, particularly flu shots and other vaccinations, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Kids' Vital Cough Reflex Is Impaired By Secondhand Smoke
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According to a study by the Monell Center, sensitivity to cough-eliciting reparatory irritants becomes decreased in healthy kids and adolescents when they are exposed to secondhand smoke. This finding might help explain why kids of smokers have a higher risk of bronchitis, pneumonia and other diseases, as well as why they pick up the habit during adolescent years.
New Treatment For Bronchiectasis Shows Promise
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According to a study published in The Lancet, scientists have discovered an innovative treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a long-term lung disorder which results in breathlessness and persistent coughing.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
Seniors Could Be More Steady On Their Feet After Consuming Red Wine Compound
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In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people.
Why Are Elderly Duped?
http://mnt.to/a/47MP
Everyone knows the adage: "If something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is." So, why, then, do some people fall for scams and why are older folks especially prone to being duped?An answer, it seems, is because a specific area of the brain has deteriorated or is damaged, according to researchers at the University of Iowa.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Promiscuity Frowned Upon By College Students
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According to a new study presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, around 50% of all male and female college students display a negative attitude towards their male and female peers with a similar sexual history to themselves, and judge them as hooking up 'too much'.
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Kids' Vital Cough Reflex Is Impaired By Secondhand Smoke
http://mnt.to/a/47Ps
According to a study by the Monell Center, sensitivity to cough-eliciting reparatory irritants becomes decreased in healthy kids and adolescents when they are exposed to secondhand smoke. This finding might help explain why kids of smokers have a higher risk of bronchitis, pneumonia and other diseases, as well as why they pick up the habit during adolescent years.
Tobacco Use Continues To Grow
http://mnt.to/a/47Pq
A new study, published in The Lancet, highlights the alarming patterns of tobacco use even after years of global tobacco control efforts.According to the report, almost 50% of adult men in developing countries still use tobacco products, while women seem to start smoking at younger ages.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
What Is A Black Eye? What Is A Periorbital Hematoma?
http://mnt.to/a/47Pn
A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma or a shiner, refers to bruising of the tissue under the skin around the eye. In the majority of cases the injury was not to the eye itself, but rather to the face.
The Challenges Women Face In Professional Football
http://mnt.to/a/47NV
Women playing full-contact tackle football face challenges beyond the playing field - yet there's little research about this niche in athletics. Jennifer Carter, a University of Cincinnati doctoral student in the UC Department of Sociology, will present her research on body maintenance in women's professional football at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
What Are Muscles?
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Muscle tissue functions mainly as a source of power and motion in the body. Muscles' main responsibility is for changing or maintaining posture, locomotion, and movement of internal organs. The human body has about 650 muscles, which make up approximately half our bodyweight.
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** STROKE News **
Black Stroke Survivors Have Higher Blood Pressure, Increased Risk Of Repeat Stroke
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Blacks who survived a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain had higher blood pressure than whites a year later, according to a study published today in the journal Stroke. The finding might help explain why blacks have a greater risk of suffering a second stroke than whites.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
B Cell Survival Holds Key To Chronic Graft Vs. Host Disease
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Leukemia and lymphoma patients who receive life-saving stem cell or bone marrow transplants often experience chronic side effects that significantly decrease quality of life, can last a lifetime, and ultimately affect their long-term survival.
Molecular And Protein Markers Discovered For Liver Transplant Failure From Hepatitis C
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Researchers have discovered molecular and protein signatures that predict rapid onset of liver damage in hepatitis C patients following a liver transplant. The markers appeared soon after transplant and well before clinical evidence of liver damage.
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** UROLOGY / NEPHROLOGY News **
Less Commonly Prescribed Antibiotic Cefazolin May Be Better Than Vancomycin For Treating Certain Bloodstream Infections
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The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to treat bloodstream infections in dialysis patients may not always be the best choice, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
What's Your Lifetime Risk Of Developing Kidney Failure?
http://mnt.to/a/47Nc
How likely are middle-aged adults to develop kidney failure during their lifetime? A study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) provides some insights, which may be used to help set priorities related to kidney care and to increase public interest in the prevention of kidney disease.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Earthworms Soak Up Heavy Metal
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Earthworms could be used to extract toxic heavy metals, including cadmium and lead, from solid waste from domestic refuse collection and waste from vegetable and flower markets, according to researchers writing in the International Journal of Environment and Waste Management.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Working Moms Are Healthier Than Stay-At-Home Moms, Sociologist Finds
http://mnt.to/a/47P7
Working moms striving to "have it all" now can add another perk to their list of benefits - health. New research from University of Akron Assistant Sociology Professor Adrianne Frech finds that moms who work full time are healthier at age 40 than stay-at-home moms, moms who work part time, or moms who have some work history, but are repeatedly unemployed.
The Challenges Women Face In Professional Football
http://mnt.to/a/47NV
Women playing full-contact tackle football face challenges beyond the playing field - yet there's little research about this niche in athletics. Jennifer Carter, a University of Cincinnati doctoral student in the UC Department of Sociology, will present her research on body maintenance in women's professional football at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Married Men Drink Less, Women More
http://mnt.to/a/47NB
A new study finds that where drinking is concerned, marriage seems to be more beneficial to men than women: it reveals that compared to their single or divorced counterparts, married men tend to consume fewer alcoholic drinks whereas married women tend to consume more.
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