Archive: 22/12/2017

Research identifies cells that may be responsible for prostate cancer recurrence

Although men with prostate cancer usually respond to standard treatment with hormone therapy or chemotherapy, many will eventually experience progression or recurrence despite treatment—particularly those with high-risk ...

Dec 22, 2017

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Heart disease and stroke deaths decline slightly, new statistics find

Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined slightly, yet both diseases remain among the leading causes of death in the United States, new federal statistics show.

Dec 22, 2017

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Can we turn back the clock on an aging thymus?

As we age our thymus shrinks and is replaced by fatty tissue, losing its essential ability to grow and develop T cells and leaving us susceptible to infections, immune disorders and cancers.

Dec 22, 2017

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Walking might not be good for you if it's through polluted city streets

We don't see air pollution, unless its concentration is high, and so we don't realise it's there and that we breathe it in. We don't think of the devices we use every day and many times a day: cars, as air pollution sources.

Dec 22, 2017

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Experts say these two things are the secret to living a longer life

"Blue zones" are areas of the world where people live considerably longer lives. On these territories we can find octogenarians, nonagenarians and many centenarians, and even some supercentenarians (people who have reached ...

Dec 22, 2017

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Yeast study links sugar to growth of cancer cells

Scientists studying glucose fermentation in yeast have found that proteins linked to cancer can be activated by sugar.

Dec 22, 2017

Ten ways to get reluctant kids to school

Are you struggling with getting your child to school? Here is some advice on what you should do as a parent – and what you should not do.

Dec 22, 2017

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Researchers report a new target to treat prostate cancer

The drug Gefitinib is used to treat breast, lung, and other cancers by inhibiting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling, but it has only a limited effect on prostate cancer. EGFR, present on the cell membrane, ...

Dec 22, 2017

Laboratory technique can detect Zika virus infection and make diagnostic tests more accessible

A new test for the Zika virus could help limit future outbreaks, especially in areas without access to sophisticated diagnostic methods.

Dec 22, 2017

Hormone therapy combination may benefit health without increasing cancer risk

Treating ovariectomized mice with a combination of conjugated estrogens and the drug bazedoxifene triggers the expression of genes that improve metabolism and prevent weight gain – without stimulating the uterus and increasing ...

Dec 22, 2017

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Archive: 22/12/2017

Research identifies cells that may be responsible for prostate cancer recurrence

Heart disease and stroke deaths decline slightly, new statistics find

Can we turn back the clock on an aging thymus?

Walking might not be good for you if it's through polluted city streets

Experts say these two things are the secret to living a longer life

Yeast study links sugar to growth of cancer cells

Ten ways to get reluctant kids to school

Researchers report a new target to treat prostate cancer

Laboratory technique can detect Zika virus infection and make diagnostic tests more accessible

Hormone therapy combination may benefit health without increasing cancer risk

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