Archive: 07/03/2017

Researchers examine molecular-level problems of heart disease

Researchers are one step closer to understanding heart disease at a microscopic level, a breakthrough that could influence future treatments for millions of people.

Mar 7, 2017

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City tax on cars cut pollution, kids' asthma risk

(HealthDay)—A tax designed to reduce mid-city traffic in Stockholm, Sweden, was tied to a reduction in asthma attacks in children, a new study suggests.

Mar 7, 2017

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Can combined exercise and nutritional intervention improve muscle mass and function?

Although progressive muscle loss is a natural part of ageing, sarcopenia is generally identified when muscle mass and muscle function falls below defined thresholds. Sarcopenia's impact can be enormous as it affects mobility, ...

Mar 7, 2017

Metreleptin doesn't improve glycemic control in T1DM

(HealthDay)—For patients with suboptimally controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), metreleptin does not improve glycemic control, but is associated with reductions in body weight and daily insulin dose, according to ...

Mar 7, 2017

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Caffeine boosts enzyme that could protect against dementia, study finds

A study by Indiana University researchers has identified 24 compounds—including caffeine—with the potential to boost an enzyme in the brain shown to protect against dementia.

Mar 7, 2017

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Research shows infertility tied to relationship disruption in Ghana

Infertility is taking its toll on relationships in Ghana.

Mar 7, 2017

Study finds recurrent changes in DNA activate genes, promote tumor growth

Genetic mutations can increase a person's cancer risk, but other gene "enhancer" elements may also be responsible for disease progression, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. ...

Mar 7, 2017

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GOP bill unlikely to settle passionate health care debate

The nation's passionate debate about the role of government in providing health care for citizens and paying the costs is unlikely to be settled by the legislation newly revealed by House Republicans.

Mar 7, 2017