Archive: 17/07/2018

Brain iron levels may predict multiple sclerosis disabilities

A new, highly accurate MRI technique can monitor iron levels in the brains of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and help identify those at a higher risk for developing physical disability, according to a study published in ...

Jul 17, 2018

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Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

For Hodalis Gaytan, 20, living with Type 1 diabetes means depending on an assortment of expensive medicines and devices to stay healthy. Test strips. Needles. A glucose meter. Insulin.

Jul 17, 2018

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Protein found to be key component in irregularly excited brain cells

In a new study in mice, researchers have identified a key protein involved in the irregular brain cell activity seen in autism spectrum disorders and epilepsy. The protein, p53, is well-known in cancer biology as a tumor ...

Jul 17, 2018

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Childhood adversity increases susceptibility to addiction via immune response

Childhood adversity permanently alters the peripheral and central immune systems, increasing the sensitivity of the body's immune response to cocaine, reports a study by researchers at the IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation and ...

Jul 17, 2018

New findings suggest allergic responses may protect against skin cancer

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.

Jul 17, 2018

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FDA recalls heart medication valsartan, citing cancer concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall of several medications that contain the active ingredient valsartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Jul 17, 2018

As ticks reach record numbers, take precautions

(HealthDay)—As the tick population surges across the United States this summer, one doctor says the best way to avoid being infected with the nasty illnesses the tiny bugs carry is to wear protective clothing and to check ...

Jul 17, 2018

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Four rules to avoid regaining lost weight

(HealthDay)—Have you reached your ideal weight? Congratulations! You're halfway to winning the weight loss battle.

Jul 17, 2018

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Brain scans yield more clues to autism

(HealthDay)—Children with autism show abnormalities in a deep brain circuit that typically makes socializing enjoyable, a new study finds.

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Suicide must not appear to be the only escape for some victims of abuse, warns new study

In one of the largest studies of its kind, and the first in the UK, experts from Refuge and the University of Warwick School of Law looked at the experiences of more than 3500 of Refuge's clients with the aim of informing ...

Jul 17, 2018

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Archive: 17/07/2018

Brain iron levels may predict multiple sclerosis disabilities

Retooled vaccine raises hopes as a lower-cost treatment for Type 1 diabetes

Protein found to be key component in irregularly excited brain cells

Childhood adversity increases susceptibility to addiction via immune response

New findings suggest allergic responses may protect against skin cancer

FDA recalls heart medication valsartan, citing cancer concerns

As ticks reach record numbers, take precautions

Four rules to avoid regaining lost weight

Brain scans yield more clues to autism

Suicide must not appear to be the only escape for some victims of abuse, warns new study

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