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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 **
Prenatal nicotine exposure may lead to ADHD in future generations
http://mnt.to/l/4kY7
Prenatal exposure to nicotine could manifest as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children born a generation later, according to a new study by Florida State University College of...
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** ALCOHOL / ADDICTION / ILLEGAL DRUGS News **
UCSB study explores cocaine and the pleasure principle
http://mnt.to/l/4kYb
On the other side of the cocaine high is the cocaine crash, and understanding how one follows the other can provide insight into the physiological effects of drug abuse.
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** ALLERGY News **
Researchers find potential target for drug to treat allergic asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4kZb
An enzyme that helps maintain immune system function by "throwing away" a specific protein has a vital role in controlling symptoms of allergic asthma, new research in mice suggests.
Where you live in the US does not affect prevalence of allergies
http://mnt.to/l/4kXx
In the largest, most comprehensive, nationwide study to examine the prevalence of allergies from early childhood to old age, scientists from the National Institutes of Health report that allergy...
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** ALZHEIMER'S / DEMENTIA News **
Alzheimer's biomarkers decrease as symptoms emerge
http://mnt.to/l/4kZD
Levels of three compounds proposed as biomarkers of developing Alzheimer's disease reduce once symptoms emerge, says a study of a genetic form of the disease.
New drug could reverse age-related cognitive decline
http://mnt.to/l/4kYr
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered a drug that has the potential to restore 'working memory' among seniors - the memory we use in day-to-day activities.
Stem cells from Alzheimer's patients offer model and drug-discovery platform for early-onset form of disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kXw
Harvard stem cell scientists have successfully converted skins cells from patients with early-onset Alzheimer's into the types of neurons that are affected by the disease, making it possible for...
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** ANXIETY / STRESS News **
Experiential avoidance increases PTSD risk following child maltreatment
http://mnt.to/l/4kYt
Child abuse is a reliable predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder, but not all maltreated children suffer from it, according to Chad Shenk, assistant professor of human development and...
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** ASBESTOS / MESOTHELIOMA News **
Novel cancer vaccine holds promise against ovarian cancer, mesothelioma
http://mnt.to/l/4kY9
A novel approach to cancer immunotherapy - strategies designed to induce the immune system to attack cancer cells - may provide a new and cost-effective weapon against some of the most deadly...
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** AUTISM News **
Atypical development in the siblings of children with autism is detectable at 12 months
http://mnt.to/l/4kYp
Atypical development can be detected as early as 12 months of age among the siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder, a study published by researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute...
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** BIO-TERRORISM / TERRORISM News **
What makes us feel vulnerable to terrorism?
http://mnt.to/l/4kZj
How do we perceive our vulnerability to terrorism? Is it through our sense of place, such as urban neighbourhoods where we live or offices where we work (as evidence has previously suggested)...
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** BLOOD / HEMATOLOGY News **
A new way to profile immune cells in blood
http://mnt.to/l/4kZc
When a person becomes sick or is exposed to an unwelcome substance, the body mobilizes specific proportions of different immune cells in the blood.
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** BREAST CANCER News **
High vitamin D levels may increase breast cancer survival
http://mnt.to/l/4m2j
A new study found that breast cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood have a 50% lower fatality rate, compared with those who have low levels of the vitamin.
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** CANCER / ONCOLOGY News **
High vitamin D levels may increase breast cancer survival
http://mnt.to/l/4m2j
A new study found that breast cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood have a 50% lower fatality rate, compared with those who have low levels of the vitamin.
Eating red and processed meat - what do scientists say
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ9
Recent reports warn about a link between eating red and processed meat and the risk of developing cancer in the gut.
Researchers capture 'most complete' picture of gene expression in cancer cell cycle
http://mnt.to/l/4kYP
Uncontrolled cell growth and division is a hallmark of cancer. Now a research project led by the University of Dundee has provided the most complete description to date of the gene activity...
Researchers show that infecting just one tumor with a virus could boost the systemic effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kYj
A Ludwig Cancer Research study suggests that the clinical efficacy of checkpoint blockade, a powerful new strategy to harness the immune response to treat cancers, might be dramatically improved...
Novel cancer vaccine holds promise against ovarian cancer, mesothelioma
http://mnt.to/l/4kY9
A novel approach to cancer immunotherapy - strategies designed to induce the immune system to attack cancer cells - may provide a new and cost-effective weapon against some of the most deadly...
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** CARDIOVASCULAR / CARDIOLOGY News **
Sudden cardiac death: genetic disease ARVC more common than hitherto assumed
http://mnt.to/l/4kYX
Scientists have thrown light on the genetic mutation that causes a particularly severe genetic disease (ARVC5) on the Canadian island Newfoundland in 2008.
Restless legs syndrome may signify bigger health problems
http://mnt.to/l/4kYT
A nationally-recognized sleep expert has published an editorial describing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) as a possible biomarker for underlying disease.
High consumption of fish oil may benefit cardiovascular health, Pitt Public Health finds
http://mnt.to/l/4kY3
Eating fish in amounts comparable to those of people living in Japan seems to impart a protective factor that wards off heart disease, according to an international study funded by the National...
After a decade of debate, a clear picture of a controversial protein that helps regulate heart contractions
http://mnt.to/l/4kXv
Brandeis University researchers have unlocked a controversial structure in heart cells responsible for regulating heart contractions.
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** CAREGIVERS / HOMECARE News **
RCGP to develop unique online info hub to help UK GPs support carers
http://mnt.to/l/4kY6
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has been awarded more than £380,000* from the Department of Health to develop a unique online information 'hub' to help GPs improve the support...
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** CHOLESTEROL News **
Calcium and vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women
http://mnt.to/l/4kYg
Calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause can improve women's cholesterol profiles.
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** DENTISTRY News **
New shrinking gel steers tooth tissue formation
http://mnt.to/l/4kYk
A bit of pressure from a new shrinking, sponge-like gel is all it takes to turn transplanted unspecialized cells into cells that lay down minerals and begin to form teeth.
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** DERMATOLOGY News **
Young nonmelanoma skin cancer survivors more likely to get other cancers later
http://mnt.to/l/4kWW
People who had nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) were at increased risk for subsequently developing melanoma and 29 other cancer types, and this association was much higher for those under 25 years...
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** DIABETES News **
Cities challenged to be "diabetes aware"
http://mnt.to/l/4kYW
The world's cities will soon have the opportunity to be officially designated "diabetes aware".
Higher BMI raises risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kXp
Two recent genetic studies expand the list of genes involved with body fat and body mass index, and their connection to major Western health problems: heart disease, high blood pressure and...
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** EYE HEALTH / BLINDNESS News **
Sight-saving eye drops could replace injections
http://mnt.to/l/4kZk
Sight-saving drugs are currently delivered to the back of the eye by injection, causing patients stress and risking infection. A new method, using drops, is set to change this.
Contact lenses recommended for babies after cataract surgery
http://mnt.to/l/4kYH
A clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute suggests contact lenses are better than implantation of an artificial lens in babies who have undergone cataract surgery.
Link discovered between sharp vision and the brain's processing speed
http://mnt.to/l/4kXm
Middle-aged adults who suddenly need reading glasses, patients with traumatic brain injuries, and people with visual disorders such as "lazy eye" may have one thing in common - "visual...
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** FERTILITY News **
Fertility prospects following ectopic pregnancy
http://mnt.to/l/4kXY
Preserving a fallopian tube following an ectopic pregnancy seems like it would favor a woman's fertility prospects, right?
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** GENETICS News **
Sudden cardiac death: genetic disease ARVC more common than hitherto assumed
http://mnt.to/l/4kYX
Scientists have thrown light on the genetic mutation that causes a particularly severe genetic disease (ARVC5) on the Canadian island Newfoundland in 2008.
Researchers capture 'most complete' picture of gene expression in cancer cell cycle
http://mnt.to/l/4kYP
Uncontrolled cell growth and division is a hallmark of cancer. Now a research project led by the University of Dundee has provided the most complete description to date of the gene activity...
3-D changes in DNA may lead to a genetic form of Lou Gehrig's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kY4
New findings reveal how a mutation, a change in the genetic code that causes neurodegeneration, alters the shape of DNA, making cells more vulnerable to stress and more likely to die.
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** HEART DISEASE News **
Sudden cardiac death: genetic disease ARVC more common than hitherto assumed
http://mnt.to/l/4kYX
Scientists have thrown light on the genetic mutation that causes a particularly severe genetic disease (ARVC5) on the Canadian island Newfoundland in 2008.
High consumption of fish oil may benefit cardiovascular health, Pitt Public Health finds
http://mnt.to/l/4kY3
Eating fish in amounts comparable to those of people living in Japan seems to impart a protective factor that wards off heart disease, according to an international study funded by the National...
Higher BMI raises risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kXp
Two recent genetic studies expand the list of genes involved with body fat and body mass index, and their connection to major Western health problems: heart disease, high blood pressure and...
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** HIV / AIDS News **
Intravaginal ring providing dual protection against HIV and pregnancy is first of its kind to enter a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ7
Women's reproductive health may never be the same, thanks to Northwestern University biomedical engineer Patrick Kiser and his first-of-its-kind intravaginal ring that reliably delivers an...
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** IMMUNE SYSTEM / VACCINES News **
A new way to profile immune cells in blood
http://mnt.to/l/4kZc
When a person becomes sick or is exposed to an unwelcome substance, the body mobilizes specific proportions of different immune cells in the blood.
Researchers show that infecting just one tumor with a virus could boost the systemic effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kYj
A Ludwig Cancer Research study suggests that the clinical efficacy of checkpoint blockade, a powerful new strategy to harness the immune response to treat cancers, might be dramatically improved...
Blocking immune system protein in mice prevents fetal brain injury, but not preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kYf
An inflammatory protein that triggers a pregnant mouse's immune response to an infection or other disease appears to cause brain injury in her fetus, but not the premature birth that was long...
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** INFECTIOUS DISEASES / BACTERIA / VIRUSES News **
Public Health England launches toolkit to manage hospital infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4kYR
Experts at Public Health England (PHE) have launched a toolkit for hospitals to detect, manage and control antibiotic-resistant...
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** IT / INTERNET / E-MAIL News **
How the internet is transforming our experience of being ill
http://mnt.to/l/4kYn
The last decade has seen a remarkable shift in how people use the internet in relation to their health and it is now talked of as a routine feature of being ill.
RCGP to develop unique online info hub to help UK GPs support carers
http://mnt.to/l/4kY6
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has been awarded more than £380,000* from the Department of Health to develop a unique online information 'hub' to help GPs improve the support...
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** LIVER DISEASE / HEPATITIS News **
Can low-dose interferon prevent relapse of hepatitis C virus infection?
http://mnt.to/l/4kYs
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to serious diseases such as cirrhosis and cancer of the liver, so viral clearance and prevention of relapse are important treatment goals.
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** LUNG CANCER News **
Radiation and chemotherapies could be more effective in treating the most common and deadly of all cancers by eliminating Mcl-1
http://mnt.to/l/4kXn
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have discovered a protein, Mcl-1, that helps enable one of the most common and deadly types of cancer to survive radiation and...
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** MEDICAL DEVICES / DIAGNOSTICS News **
Alzheimer's biomarkers decrease as symptoms emerge
http://mnt.to/l/4kZD
Levels of three compounds proposed as biomarkers of developing Alzheimer's disease reduce once symptoms emerge, says a study of a genetic form of the disease.
A new way to profile immune cells in blood
http://mnt.to/l/4kZc
When a person becomes sick or is exposed to an unwelcome substance, the body mobilizes specific proportions of different immune cells in the blood.
Diagnosing Parkinson's earlier with ultra-high field MRI looks promising
http://mnt.to/l/4kXV
A new study suggests ultra-high-field 7-Tesla (7-T) MRI brain scans could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and thus speed up the start of treatment.
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** MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER News **
Young nonmelanoma skin cancer survivors more likely to get other cancers later
http://mnt.to/l/4kWW
People who had nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) were at increased risk for subsequently developing melanoma and 29 other cancer types, and this association was much higher for those under 25 years...
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** MENOPAUSE News **
Calcium and vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women
http://mnt.to/l/4kYg
Calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause can improve women's cholesterol profiles.
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** MENTAL HEALTH News **
Mental health NGOs from across the globe unite in new report
http://mnt.to/l/4kXX
A new report published on Tuesday 4 March 2014 by Mind and the McPin Foundation brings together the experiences of mental health charities and user groups from across the world for the first...
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** MRI / PET / ULTRASOUND News **
Ultra-high-field MRI may allow earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ6
New research shows that ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides detailed views of a brain area implicated in Parkinson's disease, possibly leading to earlier detection of a...
Diagnosing Parkinson's earlier with ultra-high field MRI looks promising
http://mnt.to/l/4kXV
A new study suggests ultra-high-field 7-Tesla (7-T) MRI brain scans could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and thus speed up the start of treatment.
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** MRSA / DRUG RESISTANCE News **
Public Health England launches toolkit to manage hospital infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4kYR
Experts at Public Health England (PHE) have launched a toolkit for hospitals to detect, manage and control antibiotic-resistant...
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** MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY / ALS News **
Plant extract offers hope for infant motor neurone therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kYh
A chemical found in plants could reduce the symptoms of the rare muscle disease, spinal muscular atrophy, which leaves children with little or no control of movement in their lower limbs.
3-D changes in DNA may lead to a genetic form of Lou Gehrig's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kY4
New findings reveal how a mutation, a change in the genetic code that causes neurodegeneration, alters the shape of DNA, making cells more vulnerable to stress and more likely to die.
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** NEUROLOGY / NEUROSCIENCE News **
Brain circuits multitask to detect, discriminate the outside world
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ5
Imagine driving on a dark road. In the distance you see a single light. As the light approaches it splits into two headlights. That's a car, not a motorcycle, your brain tells you.
New drug could reverse age-related cognitive decline
http://mnt.to/l/4kYr
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered a drug that has the potential to restore 'working memory' among seniors - the memory we use in day-to-day activities.
Plant extract offers hope for infant motor neurone therapy
http://mnt.to/l/4kYh
A chemical found in plants could reduce the symptoms of the rare muscle disease, spinal muscular atrophy, which leaves children with little or no control of movement in their lower limbs.
UCSB study explores cocaine and the pleasure principle
http://mnt.to/l/4kYb
On the other side of the cocaine high is the cocaine crash, and understanding how one follows the other can provide insight into the physiological effects of drug abuse.
IQ is not fixed and correlates to changes in brain anatomy
http://mnt.to/l/4kXB
Rate of change in the thickness of the brain's cortex is an important factor associated with a person's change in IQ, according to a collaborative study by scientists in five countries including...
Link discovered between sharp vision and the brain's processing speed
http://mnt.to/l/4kXm
Middle-aged adults who suddenly need reading glasses, patients with traumatic brain injuries, and people with visual disorders such as "lazy eye" may have one thing in common - "visual...
Audio and visual perception improved in stroke patients
http://mnt.to/l/4kXh
A stroke can cause permanent damage to important parts of the brain, with the result that many stroke survivors require lifelong care and support.
Studying bat brains has implications for humans
http://mnt.to/l/4kXg
Could a new finding in bats help unlock a mystery about the human brain? Likely so, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center who have shown that a small region within the...
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** NUTRITION / DIET News **
High vitamin D levels may increase breast cancer survival
http://mnt.to/l/4m2j
A new study found that breast cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood have a 50% lower fatality rate, compared with those who have low levels of the vitamin.
Eating red and processed meat - what do scientists say
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ9
Recent reports warn about a link between eating red and processed meat and the risk of developing cancer in the gut.
High consumption of fish oil may benefit cardiovascular health, Pitt Public Health finds
http://mnt.to/l/4kY3
Eating fish in amounts comparable to those of people living in Japan seems to impart a protective factor that wards off heart disease, according to an international study funded by the National...
Researchers gain new insights into ancient Pacific settlers' diet
http://mnt.to/l/4kXZ
Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago studying 3000-year-old skeletons from the oldest known cemetery in the Pacific Islands are casting new light on the diet and lives of the...
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** OBESITY / WEIGHT LOSS / FITNESS News **
Racism associated with weight gain in African American women
http://mnt.to/l/4kXs
A recent analysis conducted by investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University has found that frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity...
Higher BMI raises risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure
http://mnt.to/l/4kXp
Two recent genetic studies expand the list of genes involved with body fat and body mass index, and their connection to major Western health problems: heart disease, high blood pressure and...
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** OVARIAN CANCER News **
Novel cancer vaccine holds promise against ovarian cancer, mesothelioma
http://mnt.to/l/4kY9
A novel approach to cancer immunotherapy - strategies designed to induce the immune system to attack cancer cells - may provide a new and cost-effective weapon against some of the most deadly...
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** PARKINSON'S DISEASE News **
Ultra-high-field MRI may allow earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ6
New research shows that ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides detailed views of a brain area implicated in Parkinson's disease, possibly leading to earlier detection of a...
Diagnosing Parkinson's earlier with ultra-high field MRI looks promising
http://mnt.to/l/4kXV
A new study suggests ultra-high-field 7-Tesla (7-T) MRI brain scans could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and thus speed up the start of treatment.
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** PEDIATRICS / CHILDREN'S HEALTH News **
Playing with Barbie dolls could limit girls' career choices, study shows
http://mnt.to/l/4kZd
In one of the first experiments to explore the influence of fashion dolls, an Oregon State University researcher has found that girls who play with Barbie dolls see fewer career options for...
Contact lenses recommended for babies after cataract surgery
http://mnt.to/l/4kYH
A clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute suggests contact lenses are better than implantation of an artificial lens in babies who have undergone cataract surgery.
Experiential avoidance increases PTSD risk following child maltreatment
http://mnt.to/l/4kYt
Child abuse is a reliable predictor of post-traumatic stress disorder, but not all maltreated children suffer from it, according to Chad Shenk, assistant professor of human development and...
Working pressures increase children attending nursery with respiratory tract infections
http://mnt.to/l/4kYq
Working parents are often caught between the needs of their sick child and their job, which can lead to continued day care use even when their child is ill.
Atypical development in the siblings of children with autism is detectable at 12 months
http://mnt.to/l/4kYp
Atypical development can be detected as early as 12 months of age among the siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder, a study published by researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute...
Interventions most likely to be effective in promotion of exclusive breastfeeding
http://mnt.to/l/4kXD
Only about 37% of babies around the world are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Where you live in the US does not affect prevalence of allergies
http://mnt.to/l/4kXx
In the largest, most comprehensive, nationwide study to examine the prevalence of allergies from early childhood to old age, scientists from the National Institutes of Health report that allergy...
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** PREGNANCY / OBSTETRICS News **
Blocking immune system protein in mice prevents fetal brain injury, but not preterm birth
http://mnt.to/l/4kYf
An inflammatory protein that triggers a pregnant mouse's immune response to an infection or other disease appears to cause brain injury in her fetus, but not the premature birth that was long...
Prenatal nicotine exposure may lead to ADHD in future generations
http://mnt.to/l/4kY7
Prenatal exposure to nicotine could manifest as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children born a generation later, according to a new study by Florida State University College of...
Fertility prospects following ectopic pregnancy
http://mnt.to/l/4kXY
Preserving a fallopian tube following an ectopic pregnancy seems like it would favor a woman's fertility prospects, right?
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** PRIMARY CARE / GENERAL PRACTICE News **
RCGP to develop unique online info hub to help UK GPs support carers
http://mnt.to/l/4kY6
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has been awarded more than £380,000* from the Department of Health to develop a unique online information 'hub' to help GPs improve the support...
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** PSYCHOLOGY / PSYCHIATRY News **
What makes us feel vulnerable to terrorism?
http://mnt.to/l/4kZj
How do we perceive our vulnerability to terrorism? Is it through our sense of place, such as urban neighbourhoods where we live or offices where we work (as evidence has previously suggested)...
Brain circuits multitask to detect, discriminate the outside world
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ5
Imagine driving on a dark road. In the distance you see a single light. As the light approaches it splits into two headlights. That's a car, not a motorcycle, your brain tells you.
IQ is not fixed and correlates to changes in brain anatomy
http://mnt.to/l/4kXB
Rate of change in the thickness of the brain's cortex is an important factor associated with a person's change in IQ, according to a collaborative study by scientists in five countries including...
Racism associated with weight gain in African American women
http://mnt.to/l/4kXs
A recent analysis conducted by investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University has found that frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity...
Studying bat brains has implications for humans
http://mnt.to/l/4kXg
Could a new finding in bats help unlock a mystery about the human brain? Likely so, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center who have shown that a small region within the...
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** PUBLIC HEALTH News **
Could global warming push malaria to higher elevations?
http://mnt.to/l/4m2t
A new study provides the first concrete evidence that increasing temperatures cause malaria to climb to higher elevations, which could prompt an increase in cases of the disease.
Cities challenged to be "diabetes aware"
http://mnt.to/l/4kYW
The world's cities will soon have the opportunity to be officially designated "diabetes aware".
Restless legs syndrome may signify bigger health problems
http://mnt.to/l/4kYT
A nationally-recognized sleep expert has published an editorial describing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) as a possible biomarker for underlying disease.
Public Health England launches toolkit to manage hospital infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria
http://mnt.to/l/4kYR
Experts at Public Health England (PHE) have launched a toolkit for hospitals to detect, manage and control antibiotic-resistant...
How the internet is transforming our experience of being ill
http://mnt.to/l/4kYn
The last decade has seen a remarkable shift in how people use the internet in relation to their health and it is now talked of as a routine feature of being ill.
Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible and more stressful
http://mnt.to/l/4kXj
Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible, more stressful, and offer fewer promotion opportunities than men's, a large international study has found.
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** RESPIRATORY / ASTHMA News **
Researchers find potential target for drug to treat allergic asthma
http://mnt.to/l/4kZb
An enzyme that helps maintain immune system function by "throwing away" a specific protein has a vital role in controlling symptoms of allergic asthma, new research in mice suggests.
Working pressures increase children attending nursery with respiratory tract infections
http://mnt.to/l/4kYq
Working parents are often caught between the needs of their sick child and their job, which can lead to continued day care use even when their child is ill.
Lung transplantation: A treatment option in end-stage lung disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kYd
In the past five years, the number of lung transplantations carried out has increased by about 20%.
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** RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME News **
Restless legs syndrome may signify bigger health problems
http://mnt.to/l/4kYT
A nationally-recognized sleep expert has published an editorial describing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) as a possible biomarker for underlying disease.
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** SENIORS / AGING News **
New drug could reverse age-related cognitive decline
http://mnt.to/l/4kYr
Researchers from the University of Florida have discovered a drug that has the potential to restore 'working memory' among seniors - the memory we use in day-to-day activities.
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** SEXUAL HEALTH / STDS News **
Intravaginal ring providing dual protection against HIV and pregnancy is first of its kind to enter a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ7
Women's reproductive health may never be the same, thanks to Northwestern University biomedical engineer Patrick Kiser and his first-of-its-kind intravaginal ring that reliably delivers an...
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** SMOKING / QUIT SMOKING News **
Prenatal nicotine exposure may lead to ADHD in future generations
http://mnt.to/l/4kY7
Prenatal exposure to nicotine could manifest as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children born a generation later, according to a new study by Florida State University College of...
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** STEM CELL RESEARCH News **
Stem cells from Alzheimer's patients offer model and drug-discovery platform for early-onset form of disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kXw
Harvard stem cell scientists have successfully converted skins cells from patients with early-onset Alzheimer's into the types of neurons that are affected by the disease, making it possible for...
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** STROKE News **
Audio and visual perception improved in stroke patients
http://mnt.to/l/4kXh
A stroke can cause permanent damage to important parts of the brain, with the result that many stroke survivors require lifelong care and support.
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** TRANSPLANTS / ORGAN DONATIONS News **
Lung transplantation: A treatment option in end-stage lung disease
http://mnt.to/l/4kYd
In the past five years, the number of lung transplantations carried out has increased by about 20%.
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** TROPICAL DISEASES News **
Could global warming push malaria to higher elevations?
http://mnt.to/l/4m2t
A new study provides the first concrete evidence that increasing temperatures cause malaria to climb to higher elevations, which could prompt an increase in cases of the disease.
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** WATER - AIR QUALITY / AGRICULTURE News **
Could global warming push malaria to higher elevations?
http://mnt.to/l/4m2t
A new study provides the first concrete evidence that increasing temperatures cause malaria to climb to higher elevations, which could prompt an increase in cases of the disease.
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** WOMEN'S HEALTH / GYNECOLOGY News **
Intravaginal ring providing dual protection against HIV and pregnancy is first of its kind to enter a clinical trial
http://mnt.to/l/4kZ7
Women's reproductive health may never be the same, thanks to Northwestern University biomedical engineer Patrick Kiser and his first-of-its-kind intravaginal ring that reliably delivers an...
Calcium and vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women
http://mnt.to/l/4kYg
Calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause can improve women's cholesterol profiles.
Interventions most likely to be effective in promotion of exclusive breastfeeding
http://mnt.to/l/4kXD
Only about 37% of babies around the world are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Racism associated with weight gain in African American women
http://mnt.to/l/4kXs
A recent analysis conducted by investigators from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University has found that frequent experiences of racism were associated with a higher risk of obesity...
Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible and more stressful
http://mnt.to/l/4kXj
Women's jobs are poorer paid, less flexible, more stressful, and offer fewer promotion opportunities than men's, a large international study has found.
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