Archive: 25/08/2015

Smart phone not a smart choice when facing depression

Depressed people who turn to their smart phones for relief may only be making things worse.

Aug 25, 2015

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Relapse, poor survival in leukemia linked to genetic mutations that persist in remission

For patients with an often-deadly form of leukemia, new research suggests that lingering cancer-related mutations - detected after initial treatment with chemotherapy - are associated with an increased risk of relapse and ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Study shows no benefit of omega-3 supplements for cognitive decline

While some research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that omega-3 supplements did not slow cognitive ...

Aug 25, 2015

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New study finds black women have higher frequency of BRCA mutations than previously reported

Women who have inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes are more likely to develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer, especially at a younger age. Approximately 5 percent of women with breast cancer in the United States ...

Aug 25, 2015

Study suggests the mind flexibly joins the meanings of individual words to form structured thoughts

(Medical Xpress)—A pair of researchers with Harvard University has found evidence that supports the idea that the human mind flexibly merges the meanings of single words to form or compose structured thoughts. In their ...

Aug 25, 2015 report

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Lemon juice and human norovirus

Noroviruses are the predominant cause of gastroenteritis outbreaks in community settings such as hospitals, cruise ships, and schools. The virus is extremely contagious and is mostly transmitted via "fecal-oral-route", i.e., ...

Aug 25, 2015

Women undergoing fertility treatment can succeed with fewer hormones

Since the early days of fertility treatment, women undergoing IVF treatment have had to place a hormonal gel in their vagina on a daily basis for at least 14 days after embryo transfer. The hormone is necessary to increase ...

Aug 25, 2015