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Welcome to today's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the most recent headlines from your chosen news categories.
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** ADHD News **
No increased risk of stroke found in children taking ADHD drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4kxW
Children who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don't appear to be at increased stroke risk, according to a study presented at the American Stroke...
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** AID / DISASTERS News **
Obama administration announces additional assistance to Californians impacted by drought
http://mnt.to/l/4kBw
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Barack Obama in Fresno, Calif., today to announce that the U.S.
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
Strong religious beliefs may drive self-perception of addiction to online pornography
http://mnt.to/l/4kyh
People who consider themselves very religious and view Internet porn even once may perceive they are addicted, according to a new Case Western Reserve University's psychology study.
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Stressful compensation claims contribute to poor recovery after injury
http://mnt.to/l/4kyR
Compensation claimants who have stressful claims recover more slowly than those who have less stressful experiences, a Monash-led study has found.
A new pathway for fear discovered deep within the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4ky8
Fear is primal. In the wild, it serves as a protective mechanism, allowing animals to avoid predators or other perceived threats. For humans, fear is much more complex.
Giving up smoking can improve psychological quality of life
http://mnt.to/l/4kxQ
The physical benefits of stopping smoking are well known. But the potential benefits to mental health have been less clear cut. A new study from the UK investigates.
How parents cope when their children undergo stem cell transplant
http://mnt.to/l/4kxp
A child's illness can challenge a parent's wellbeing. However, a study recently published in the journal Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation shows that in the case of a child's stem cell...
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** ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATOLOGY News **
Clinical study used live ticks to test for persistent Lyme infection
http://mnt.to/l/4kyg
In a first-of-its-kind study for Lyme disease, researchers have used live, disease-free ticks to see if Lyme disease bacteria can be detected in people who continue to experience symptoms such...
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** BIOLOGY / BIOCHEMISTRY News **
Immunologists from the University of Bonn topple dogma relating to macrophages
http://mnt.to/l/4kz5
An international team of scientists under the leadership of the University of Bonn disproves a dogma: To date, immunologists have assumed that the macrophages functioning as "scavenger cells"...
Algae research gives hope for renewable carbon-negative source of food and medicines
http://mnt.to/l/4kyB
The University of Greenwich has won funding for three pieces of research related to algae.
Capillaries will measure diffusion and help in more efficient medical treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4kxZ
How strongly do two dissolved analytes react with each other? Such information is of paramount importance not only in chemistry and molecular biology, but also in medicine or pharmacy, where it...
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** BIPOLAR News **
Schizophrenia risk increases 10-fold with genetic mutation
http://mnt.to/l/4kBf
A risk gene mutation for schizophrenia has been identified by researchers in Ireland, who say this mutation spans back nearly 500 years to a common European ancestor.
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
Increased blood clot risk in women for at least 12 weeks after birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kwq
New research suggests that women have an increased risk of blood clots for up to 12 weeks after giving birth, challenging previous beliefs that this risk was increased for 6 weeks.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
Dense breast tissue drives early stages of cancer, new study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kzW
Researchers in the UK think women with dense breast tissue may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to a biological mechanism.
Screening mammography saves lives - Canadian study 'not relevant to Australia'
http://mnt.to/l/4kyV
The weight of scientific evidence shows mammographic screening for breast cancer is a lifesaving public health intervention irrespective of a new Canadian study that questions mortality benefit...
How dense breast tissue drives the early stages of cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4kyj
Scientists from The University of Manchester working with IBM Research have identified a key biological mechanism that for the first time explains why women with dense breast tissue are at...
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
Dense breast tissue drives early stages of cancer, new study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kzW
Researchers in the UK think women with dense breast tissue may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to a biological mechanism.
How dense breast tissue drives the early stages of cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4kyj
Scientists from The University of Manchester working with IBM Research have identified a key biological mechanism that for the first time explains why women with dense breast tissue are at...
A step towards detecting and targeting the pre-leukemic stem cell
http://mnt.to/l/4kyb
Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and...
Source of new lineage of immune cells discovered
http://mnt.to/l/4kxY
The elusive progenitor cells that give rise to innate lymphoid cells - a recently discovered group of infection-fighting white blood cells - have been identified in fetal liver and adult bone...
New dressing prevents skin reactions during radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kxX
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of treatment, clinical research from New Zealand...
New discovery could uncover 'missing link' in genetics
http://mnt.to/l/4kx7
New research has found that some genetic variants may indicate the presence of genetic mutations yet to be discovered - which scientists are calling a "synthetic association."
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Exposure to common infections linked to brain function decline
http://mnt.to/l/4kzg
Researchers report finding a link between level of antibodies to common infection and worsening in a number of cognitive functions including memory, thinking and reasoning.
UEF study: metabolic syndrome is similar in different age groups
http://mnt.to/l/4kyW
Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.
Exercise improves heart function by targeting cellular powerhouses
http://mnt.to/l/4kyd
Whether lifting weights in a gym or just walking around the block, exercise has many benefits, such as helping people lose weight and build stronger muscles.
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** CONFERENCES News **
Clinical Study Teamwork: Building Effective Partnerships, April 10-11, 2014, North Carolina
http://mnt.to/l/4kzx
The International Institute for Business Information & Research, LLC (iiBIG) has announced plans to expand its offering of national and international clinical research-related conferences under...
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** DEPRESSION News **
Stressful compensation claims contribute to poor recovery after injury
http://mnt.to/l/4kyR
Compensation claimants who have stressful claims recover more slowly than those who have less stressful experiences, a Monash-led study has found.
Giving up smoking can improve psychological quality of life
http://mnt.to/l/4kxQ
The physical benefits of stopping smoking are well known. But the potential benefits to mental health have been less clear cut. A new study from the UK investigates.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
New dressing prevents skin reactions during radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kxX
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of treatment, clinical research from New Zealand...
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** DIABETES News **
UEF study: metabolic syndrome is similar in different age groups
http://mnt.to/l/4kyW
Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.
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** ECZEMA / PSORIASIS News **
Gene identified that offers a new target for psoriasis treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4ky4
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new gene (PIM1), which could be an effective target for innovative treatments and therapies for the human autoimmune disease, psoriasis.
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** FERTILITY News **
Women more attracted to masculine mates during ovulation
http://mnt.to/l/4kBg
During ovulation, women have a preference for men with more masculine characteristics, say researchers, who suggest this 'preference shift' stems from genetic evolution.
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** GENETICS News **
Schizophrenia risk increases 10-fold with genetic mutation
http://mnt.to/l/4kBf
A risk gene mutation for schizophrenia has been identified by researchers in Ireland, who say this mutation spans back nearly 500 years to a common European ancestor.
A promising new approach for treating leukemia - the essential role of the BRG1 gene
http://mnt.to/l/4kz3
A group of researchers at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of Université de Montréal discovered a promising new approach to treating leukemia by disarming a gene...
Promising new therapy for treatment of Sanfilippo B syndrome, a devastating genetic disorder
http://mnt.to/l/4kym
A promising new therapy has - for the first time - reduced damage to the brain that can be caused by Sanfilippo B (MPS IIIB), a rare and devastating genetic disease, Los Angeles Biomedical...
New insights into ribosome self-assembly
http://mnt.to/l/4ky9
Ribosomes, the cellular machines that build proteins, are themselves made up of dozens of proteins and a few looping strands of RNA.
Gene identified that offers a new target for psoriasis treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4ky4
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new gene (PIM1), which could be an effective target for innovative treatments and therapies for the human autoimmune disease, psoriasis.
Refining genomic predictors of resistance offers potential to breed cattle more resistant to TB
http://mnt.to/l/4ky2
Scientists have identified genetic traits in cattle that might allow farmers to breed livestock with increased resistance to bovine tuberculosis (TB).
New discovery could uncover 'missing link' in genetics
http://mnt.to/l/4kx7
New research has found that some genetic variants may indicate the presence of genetic mutations yet to be discovered - which scientists are calling a "synthetic association."
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** HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INSURANCE News **
MedAssist partners with CarePayment to offer patient financing solutions
http://mnt.to/l/4kyt
MedAssist has entered into a partnership with CarePayment to make affordable and flexible patient financing programs available as a complement to its eligibility, enrollment and revenue...
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Exercise improves heart function by targeting cellular powerhouses
http://mnt.to/l/4kyd
Whether lifting weights in a gym or just walking around the block, exercise has many benefits, such as helping people lose weight and build stronger muscles.
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Childhood clues to later risk of STDs
http://mnt.to/l/4kxm
Here's yet another reason to focus on kids' early years. Children who grow up in well-managed households, enjoy school, and have friends who stay out of trouble report fewer sexually transmitted...
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** HYPERTENSION News **
Air pollution increases risk for hypertension in pregnant women
http://mnt.to/l/4kyK
Breathing the air outside their homes may be just as toxic to pregnant women - if not more so - as breathing in cigarette smoke, increasing a mom-to-be's risk of developing deadly complications...
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
Immunologists from the University of Bonn topple dogma relating to macrophages
http://mnt.to/l/4kz5
An international team of scientists under the leadership of the University of Bonn disproves a dogma: To date, immunologists have assumed that the macrophages functioning as "scavenger cells"...
Gene identified that offers a new target for psoriasis treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4ky4
Researchers at King's College London have identified a new gene (PIM1), which could be an effective target for innovative treatments and therapies for the human autoimmune disease, psoriasis.
Implant stiffness found to be a major cause of foreign body reactions
http://mnt.to/l/4ky3
Surgical implants are widely used in modern medicine but their effectiveness is often compromised by how our bodies react to them.
Source of new lineage of immune cells discovered
http://mnt.to/l/4kxY
The elusive progenitor cells that give rise to innate lymphoid cells - a recently discovered group of infection-fighting white blood cells - have been identified in fetal liver and adult bone...
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Laser tool speeds up detection of Salmonella in food products
http://mnt.to/l/4kyQ
Purdue University researchers have developed a laser sensor that can identify Salmonella bacteria grown from food samples about three times faster than conventional detection methods.
Clinical study used live ticks to test for persistent Lyme infection
http://mnt.to/l/4kyg
In a first-of-its-kind study for Lyme disease, researchers have used live, disease-free ticks to see if Lyme disease bacteria can be detected in people who continue to experience symptoms such...
New insights into ribosome self-assembly
http://mnt.to/l/4ky9
Ribosomes, the cellular machines that build proteins, are themselves made up of dozens of proteins and a few looping strands of RNA.
Source of new lineage of immune cells discovered
http://mnt.to/l/4kxY
The elusive progenitor cells that give rise to innate lymphoid cells - a recently discovered group of infection-fighting white blood cells - have been identified in fetal liver and adult bone...
Veterinary drugs improve the health of school children with worm infections in developing countries
http://mnt.to/l/4kxV
Hookworms and whipworms are detrimental to health. Children in many developing countries in particular are prone to regular infection via contaminated soil due to a lack of latrines and clean...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
Brain process takes paper shape
http://mnt.to/l/4kyf
A paper-based device that mimics the electrochemical signalling in the human brain has been created by a group of researchers from China.
Technology helps preserve independent living
http://mnt.to/l/4ky6
Single seniors lead a risky life: after a fall, they often lie on the floor several hours before their awkward predicament is discovered.
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Muscle loss ups mortality and sepsis risk in liver transplant candidates
http://mnt.to/l/4kz9
Japanese researchers have determined that sarcopenia - a loss of skeletal muscle mass - increases risk of sepsis and mortality risk in patients undergoing live donor liver transplantation.
The health of the nation: Thatcher's policies condemned for causing 'unjust premature death' in the UK
http://mnt.to/l/4kxs
Dr Alex Scott-Samuel and colleagues from the Universities of Durham, West of Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh, sourced data from over 70 existing research papers, which concludes that as a result...
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** LYMPHOLOGY/LYMPHEDEMA News **
A step towards detecting and targeting the pre-leukemic stem cell
http://mnt.to/l/4kyb
Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and...
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** LYMPHOMA / LEUKEMIA / MYELOMA News **
A promising new approach for treating leukemia - the essential role of the BRG1 gene
http://mnt.to/l/4kz3
A group of researchers at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of Université de Montréal discovered a promising new approach to treating leukemia by disarming a gene...
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Cook Medical introduces EchoTip® ProCore™ endobronchial ultrasound needle
http://mnt.to/l/4kzb
Cook Medical is introducing the first endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) needle in the U.S. that can acquire histological samples.
Screening mammography saves lives - Canadian study 'not relevant to Australia'
http://mnt.to/l/4kyV
The weight of scientific evidence shows mammographic screening for breast cancer is a lifesaving public health intervention irrespective of a new Canadian study that questions mortality benefit...
Laser tool speeds up detection of Salmonella in food products
http://mnt.to/l/4kyQ
Purdue University researchers have developed a laser sensor that can identify Salmonella bacteria grown from food samples about three times faster than conventional detection methods.
Brain process takes paper shape
http://mnt.to/l/4kyf
A paper-based device that mimics the electrochemical signalling in the human brain has been created by a group of researchers from China.
Implant stiffness found to be a major cause of foreign body reactions
http://mnt.to/l/4ky3
Surgical implants are widely used in modern medicine but their effectiveness is often compromised by how our bodies react to them.
Capillaries will measure diffusion and help in more efficient medical treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4kxZ
How strongly do two dissolved analytes react with each other? Such information is of paramount importance not only in chemistry and molecular biology, but also in medicine or pharmacy, where it...
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Long-term research confirms game-changing method for detecting spread of deadly skin cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4kyS
Long-term research that was initiated at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center on lymphatic mapping and sentinel-node biopsy, techniques for detecting the earliest spread (metastasis) of...
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** MEN'S HEALTH News **
Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4kxj
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy.
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Beauty of mathematics excites emotional brain
http://mnt.to/l/4kzc
Brain scans show that looking at aesthetically pleasing mathematical formulae activates the same emotional centers in the brain as music and art in people who appreciate them.
Cook Medical introduces EchoTip® ProCore™ endobronchial ultrasound needle
http://mnt.to/l/4kzb
Cook Medical is introducing the first endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) needle in the U.S. that can acquire histological samples.
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4kxj
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Exposure to common infections linked to brain function decline
http://mnt.to/l/4kzg
Researchers report finding a link between level of antibodies to common infection and worsening in a number of cognitive functions including memory, thinking and reasoning.
Beauty of mathematics excites emotional brain
http://mnt.to/l/4kzc
Brain scans show that looking at aesthetically pleasing mathematical formulae activates the same emotional centers in the brain as music and art in people who appreciate them.
In mouse model, novel compound keeps Parkinson's symptoms at bay
http://mnt.to/l/4kyq
Scientists report that they have developed a novel compound that appears to protect mice against developing movement problems associated with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Promising new therapy for treatment of Sanfilippo B syndrome, a devastating genetic disorder
http://mnt.to/l/4kym
A promising new therapy has - for the first time - reduced damage to the brain that can be caused by Sanfilippo B (MPS IIIB), a rare and devastating genetic disease, Los Angeles Biomedical...
Brain process takes paper shape
http://mnt.to/l/4kyf
A paper-based device that mimics the electrochemical signalling in the human brain has been created by a group of researchers from China.
Same brain region activated in appreciation of mathematical beauty as in appreciation of great art or music
http://mnt.to/l/4kyc
People who appreciate the beauty of mathematics activate the same part of their brain when they look at aesthetically pleasing formula as others do when appreciating art or music, suggesting...
A new pathway for fear discovered deep within the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4ky8
Fear is primal. In the wild, it serves as a protective mechanism, allowing animals to avoid predators or other perceived threats. For humans, fear is much more complex.
Implant stiffness found to be a major cause of foreign body reactions
http://mnt.to/l/4ky3
Surgical implants are widely used in modern medicine but their effectiveness is often compromised by how our bodies react to them.
Link between excess weight and brain changes that may relate to memory, emotions, and appetite
http://mnt.to/l/4kxq
Being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects brain cell health in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, learning, and emotions, and likely...
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
Children's diet unaffected by fall in household income, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kyY
Changes in a family's income do not affect the healthiness of their children's diet, according to a new report.
Laser tool speeds up detection of Salmonella in food products
http://mnt.to/l/4kyQ
Purdue University researchers have developed a laser sensor that can identify Salmonella bacteria grown from food samples about three times faster than conventional detection methods.
Potential link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4kyw
A team of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) investigators led by Wellington V.
The food industry makes a major shift from artificial to natural
http://mnt.to/l/4kyn
Extracts from algae, rosemary and monk fruit could soon replace synthetic ingredients and food additives such as Blue No.
Ancient British diets traced by archaeologists and chemists
http://mnt.to/l/4ky5
The change by our ancestors from hunter-gathers to farmers is one of the most intensively researched aspects of archaeology.
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
The long-term effects of childhood obesity on late-life health
http://mnt.to/l/4kyr
Childhood obesity rates have nearly tripled in the previous 30 years and researchers are asking the important question of how this epidemic will impact the future health of these obese children...
Link between excess weight and brain changes that may relate to memory, emotions, and appetite
http://mnt.to/l/4kxq
Being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects brain cell health in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, learning, and emotions, and likely...
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** PAIN / ANESTHETICS News **
More than 14 percent of pregnant women prescribed opioids, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kyp
More than 14 percent of pregnant women were prescribed opioids (narcotics) for pain at some time during their pregnancy, according to a study posted to the online version of Anesthesiology.
Pain and mental health problems in adolescence
http://mnt.to/l/4kyk
For the first time researchers have studied the kind of physical pain that troubles adolescents with different mental health problems.
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
In mouse model, novel compound keeps Parkinson's symptoms at bay
http://mnt.to/l/4kyq
Scientists report that they have developed a novel compound that appears to protect mice against developing movement problems associated with Parkinson's disease (PD).
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Children's diet unaffected by fall in household income, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kyY
Changes in a family's income do not affect the healthiness of their children's diet, according to a new report.
UEF study: metabolic syndrome is similar in different age groups
http://mnt.to/l/4kyW
Metabolic risk factors cluster similarly in children and adults, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.
New survey points to growing numbers of parents seeking treatment abroad for disabled children
http://mnt.to/l/4kyy
According to recent research undertaken by Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides emotional and practical support to disabled children, increasing numbers of parents are seeking...
The long-term effects of childhood obesity on late-life health
http://mnt.to/l/4kyr
Childhood obesity rates have nearly tripled in the previous 30 years and researchers are asking the important question of how this epidemic will impact the future health of these obese children...
Pain and mental health problems in adolescence
http://mnt.to/l/4kyk
For the first time researchers have studied the kind of physical pain that troubles adolescents with different mental health problems.
No increased risk of stroke found in children taking ADHD drugs
http://mnt.to/l/4kxW
Children who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don't appear to be at increased stroke risk, according to a study presented at the American Stroke...
Veterinary drugs improve the health of school children with worm infections in developing countries
http://mnt.to/l/4kxV
Hookworms and whipworms are detrimental to health. Children in many developing countries in particular are prone to regular infection via contaminated soil due to a lack of latrines and clean...
How parents cope when their children undergo stem cell transplant
http://mnt.to/l/4kxp
A child's illness can challenge a parent's wellbeing. However, a study recently published in the journal Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation shows that in the case of a child's stem cell...
Childhood clues to later risk of STDs
http://mnt.to/l/4kxm
Here's yet another reason to focus on kids' early years. Children who grow up in well-managed households, enjoy school, and have friends who stay out of trouble report fewer sexually transmitted...
Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mouse model
http://mnt.to/l/4kxj
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy.
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Air pollution increases risk for hypertension in pregnant women
http://mnt.to/l/4kyK
Breathing the air outside their homes may be just as toxic to pregnant women - if not more so - as breathing in cigarette smoke, increasing a mom-to-be's risk of developing deadly complications...
Potential link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4kyw
A team of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) investigators led by Wellington V.
More than 14 percent of pregnant women prescribed opioids, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kyp
More than 14 percent of pregnant women were prescribed opioids (narcotics) for pain at some time during their pregnancy, according to a study posted to the online version of Anesthesiology.
Increased blood clot risk in women for at least 12 weeks after birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kwq
New research suggests that women have an increased risk of blood clots for up to 12 weeks after giving birth, challenging previous beliefs that this risk was increased for 6 weeks.
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
Dense breast tissue drives early stages of cancer, new study says
http://mnt.to/l/4kzW
Researchers in the UK think women with dense breast tissue may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to a biological mechanism.
Capillaries will measure diffusion and help in more efficient medical treatment
http://mnt.to/l/4kxZ
How strongly do two dissolved analytes react with each other? Such information is of paramount importance not only in chemistry and molecular biology, but also in medicine or pharmacy, where it...
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** PROSTATE / PROSTATE CANCER News **
New discovery could uncover 'missing link' in genetics
http://mnt.to/l/4kx7
New research has found that some genetic variants may indicate the presence of genetic mutations yet to be discovered - which scientists are calling a "synthetic association."
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
Women more attracted to masculine mates during ovulation
http://mnt.to/l/4kBg
During ovulation, women have a preference for men with more masculine characteristics, say researchers, who suggest this 'preference shift' stems from genetic evolution.
On Valentine's Day, 'sexy' underwear is not the only way to feel feminine
http://mnt.to/l/4kzN
TV makeover shows and glossy magazines can leave women feeling guilty for not wearing "sexy" lingerie - especially on Valentine's Day.
Beauty of mathematics excites emotional brain
http://mnt.to/l/4kzc
Brain scans show that looking at aesthetically pleasing mathematical formulae activates the same emotional centers in the brain as music and art in people who appreciate them.
Stressful compensation claims contribute to poor recovery after injury
http://mnt.to/l/4kyR
Compensation claimants who have stressful claims recover more slowly than those who have less stressful experiences, a Monash-led study has found.
Making more rational decisions following mindfulness meditation
http://mnt.to/l/4kyv
One 15-minute focused-breathing meditation may help people make smarter choices, according to new research from researchers at INSEAD and The Wharton School.
Pain and mental health problems in adolescence
http://mnt.to/l/4kyk
For the first time researchers have studied the kind of physical pain that troubles adolescents with different mental health problems.
Strong religious beliefs may drive self-perception of addiction to online pornography
http://mnt.to/l/4kyh
People who consider themselves very religious and view Internet porn even once may perceive they are addicted, according to a new Case Western Reserve University's psychology study.
A new pathway for fear discovered deep within the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4ky8
Fear is primal. In the wild, it serves as a protective mechanism, allowing animals to avoid predators or other perceived threats. For humans, fear is much more complex.
Link between excess weight and brain changes that may relate to memory, emotions, and appetite
http://mnt.to/l/4kxq
Being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects brain cell health in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, learning, and emotions, and likely...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Clinical and policy implications of intimate partner violence
http://mnt.to/l/4kys
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern for all, however women who experience IPV are more likely to sustain injury and report adverse health consequences.
Higher rate of hypothermia deaths found in Australian state than in Sweden
http://mnt.to/l/4ky7
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that the state of South Australia has a higher rate of deaths from extreme cold compared with the northern European nation of Sweden.
The health of the nation: Thatcher's policies condemned for causing 'unjust premature death' in the UK
http://mnt.to/l/4kxs
Dr Alex Scott-Samuel and colleagues from the Universities of Durham, West of Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh, sourced data from over 70 existing research papers, which concludes that as a result...
Researchers find breast cancer drug in bodybuilding supplement
http://mnt.to/l/4kxn
Researchers have found the breast cancer drug tamoxifen in samples of a widely available bodybuilding dietary supplement.
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** RADIOLOGY / NUCLEAR MEDICINE News **
New dressing prevents skin reactions during radiation therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kxX
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of treatment, clinical research from New Zealand...
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Potential link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4kyw
A team of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) investigators led by Wellington V.
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** SCHIZOPHRENIA News **
Schizophrenia risk increases 10-fold with genetic mutation
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A risk gene mutation for schizophrenia has been identified by researchers in Ireland, who say this mutation spans back nearly 500 years to a common European ancestor.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
The long-term effects of childhood obesity on late-life health
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Childhood obesity rates have nearly tripled in the previous 30 years and researchers are asking the important question of how this epidemic will impact the future health of these obese children...
Technology helps preserve independent living
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Single seniors lead a risky life: after a fall, they often lie on the floor several hours before their awkward predicament is discovered.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Women more attracted to masculine mates during ovulation
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During ovulation, women have a preference for men with more masculine characteristics, say researchers, who suggest this 'preference shift' stems from genetic evolution.
Childhood clues to later risk of STDs
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Here's yet another reason to focus on kids' early years. Children who grow up in well-managed households, enjoy school, and have friends who stay out of trouble report fewer sexually transmitted...
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Giving up smoking can improve psychological quality of life
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The physical benefits of stopping smoking are well known. But the potential benefits to mental health have been less clear cut. A new study from the UK investigates.
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** SPORTS MEDICINE / FITNESS News **
Exercise improves heart function by targeting cellular powerhouses
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Whether lifting weights in a gym or just walking around the block, exercise has many benefits, such as helping people lose weight and build stronger muscles.
Researchers find breast cancer drug in bodybuilding supplement
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Researchers have found the breast cancer drug tamoxifen in samples of a widely available bodybuilding dietary supplement.
London cycle hire scheme: Health benefits outweigh risks from injury and pollution
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The London cycle hire scheme has had a positive overall effect on the health of its users by increasing physical activity within the capital.
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
A step towards detecting and targeting the pre-leukemic stem cell
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Cancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and...
How parents cope when their children undergo stem cell transplant
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A child's illness can challenge a parent's wellbeing. However, a study recently published in the journal Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation shows that in the case of a child's stem cell...
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** STROKE News **
No increased risk of stroke found in children taking ADHD drugs
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Children who take medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don't appear to be at increased stroke risk, according to a study presented at the American Stroke...
Study questions use of mortality as measure of stroke care
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A new study disputes the effectiveness of mortality as a measure of the quality of care provided by hospitals to stroke patients.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Muscle loss ups mortality and sepsis risk in liver transplant candidates
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Japanese researchers have determined that sarcopenia - a loss of skeletal muscle mass - increases risk of sepsis and mortality risk in patients undergoing live donor liver transplantation.
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** TUBERCULOSIS News **
Refining genomic predictors of resistance offers potential to breed cattle more resistant to TB
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Scientists have identified genetic traits in cattle that might allow farmers to breed livestock with increased resistance to bovine tuberculosis (TB).
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** VETERANS / EX-SERVICEMEN News **
Clinical and policy implications of intimate partner violence
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern for all, however women who experience IPV are more likely to sustain injury and report adverse health consequences.
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** VETERINARY News **
Refining genomic predictors of resistance offers potential to breed cattle more resistant to TB
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Scientists have identified genetic traits in cattle that might allow farmers to breed livestock with increased resistance to bovine tuberculosis (TB).
Veterinary drugs improve the health of school children with worm infections in developing countries
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Hookworms and whipworms are detrimental to health. Children in many developing countries in particular are prone to regular infection via contaminated soil due to a lack of latrines and clean...
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Obama administration announces additional assistance to Californians impacted by drought
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Barack Obama in Fresno, Calif., today to announce that the U.S.
Air pollution increases risk for hypertension in pregnant women
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Breathing the air outside their homes may be just as toxic to pregnant women - if not more so - as breathing in cigarette smoke, increasing a mom-to-be's risk of developing deadly complications...
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
On Valentine's Day, 'sexy' underwear is not the only way to feel feminine
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TV makeover shows and glossy magazines can leave women feeling guilty for not wearing "sexy" lingerie - especially on Valentine's Day.
Screening mammography saves lives - Canadian study 'not relevant to Australia'
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The weight of scientific evidence shows mammographic screening for breast cancer is a lifesaving public health intervention irrespective of a new Canadian study that questions mortality benefit...
Clinical and policy implications of intimate partner violence
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health concern for all, however women who experience IPV are more likely to sustain injury and report adverse health consequences.
Increased blood clot risk in women for at least 12 weeks after birth
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New research suggests that women have an increased risk of blood clots for up to 12 weeks after giving birth, challenging previous beliefs that this risk was increased for 6 weeks.
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