Archive: 30/03/2017

Study shows self-evaluation influences facial memory

Can you remember someone you met for the first time? Was there something in particular about them that caught your eye?

Mar 30, 2017

Predictive model helps identify drugs currently in use that could be used to treat other ailments

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from several institutions in the U.K. and one in the U.S. has developed a faster and cheaper way to figure out which drugs on the market might be useful for treating other ailments. ...

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Home neighborhood motivates older people to physical activity

A recent study conducted at the Gerontology Research Center of the University of Jyväskylä shows that walk-friendly environmental design may provide opportunities for physical activity in old age. However, especially when ...

Mar 30, 2017

Resilient red blood cells need fuel to adapt their shape to the environment

An international research team led by Osaka University built a novel "Catch-Load-Launch" microfluidic device to monitor the resilience of red blood cells after being held in a narrow channel for various periods of time. They ...

Mar 30, 2017

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Increase exercise, cut processed foods for better kidney health

An estimated 31 million people in the United States—10 percent of the adult population—are living with chronic kidney disease. For many adults it will go undiagnosed, according to the American Kidney Fund.

Mar 30, 2017

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Possible genetic marker for ALS found might prove useful for measuring effectiveness of treatments

(Medical Xpress)—A very large team of researchers with members from the U.S., Italy and the Netherlands has found what might be a marker for ALS, which the team suggests could be used as a yardstick for measuring the effectiveness ...

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Yes, your doctor might Google you

When we think about Google and health, we usually think about patients searching online for health information. But you may be surprised that some doctors Google you.

Mar 30, 2017

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Fighting canine ALS

A gene-silencing therapy under development for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is being tested at Tufts in dogs with degenerative myelopathy, a fatal paralytic disease that is similar to ALS.

Mar 30, 2017

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Safron a potential treatment for adolescent depression

Murdoch University researchers are investigating whether the spice saffron could be used to treat depression and anxiety in adolescents.

Mar 30, 2017

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How do our bones get calcium and why do they need it?

Celebrity chef Pete Evans was reported recently as saying "calcium from dairy can remove the calcium from your bones", and can worsen osteoporosis. The Australian Medical Association has expressed concerns that Evans is disseminating ...

Mar 30, 2017

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