Archive: 18/09/2017

A new paradigm for treating transcription factor-driven cancers

In the current issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital describe a new paradigm for treating transcription factor-driven cancers. The study focuses on Ewing ...

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Expert claims internet addiction should be recognized as a disorder requiring treatment

Pathological internet addiction that triggers deviant behaviour on social networking sites (SNS) should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, a Flinders University expert says.

Sep 18, 2017

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Researchers find the key to loss of smell with Parkinson's disease

University of Auckland research has found an anatomical link for the loss of the sense of smell in Parkinson's disease.

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Inhibiting obesity by increasing an intestinal enzyme

NAPEs, a family of lipid molecules, are produced in the intestinal tract after food intake and exert leptin-like effects: they reduce food intake and weight gain.

Sep 18, 2017

Is manuka honey really a 'superfood' for treating colds, allergies and infections?

Manuka honey is often touted as a "superfood" that treats many ailments, including allergies, colds and flus, gingivitis, sore throats, staph infections, and numerous types of wounds.

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Happiness is not determined by childhood biomarkers

Happiness is not determined by childhood biological markers such as height or body fat, according to a team of European researchers involving UCL.

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Most private patients are wasting money on costly rehab after major knee surgery

Most private patients who have had knee replacement surgery recover just as well with a cheaper form of rehabilitation than many are currently offered, research published today in the Medical Journal of Australia shows.

Sep 18, 2017

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of your body's clock – and soon may be able to reset it

For people who don't get sleepy until 2 a.m., the buzz of an alarm clock can feel mighty oppressive.

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A new approach to high insulin levels

Diabetes is characterised by a deficiency of insulin. Its opposite is a condition called congenital hyperinsulinism—patients produce the hormone too frequently and in excessive quantities, even if they haven't eaten any ...

Sep 18, 2017

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Parents not confident schools can assist child with chronic disease, mental health

If your child had an asthma attack during the school day, would school personnel know how to respond?

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