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What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

August 24, 2016

The Zika virus is a virus being spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti strain. This virus is spreading rapidly through South American countries like Brazil and through the state of Florida. There ...

Studies Reveal Menopause Makes Women Age Faster

August 16, 2016

Two UCLA studies reveal that menopause–and the insomnia that often accompanies it — makes women age faster. The dual findings, respectively published July 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academ...

How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Summer Activities

August 13, 2016

Hitting the road for an outdoor adventure or just headed to a local park or pool? Get prepared. Before summer fun, comes summer safety. These tips can help ensure you have the tools you need to enjoy...

Ten Things Every Allergy Sufferer Must Know For Summer

August 10, 2016

With the hot and humid weather of summer, the symptoms of allergies are in full swing for many. If you suffer from the ‘wheezes and sneezes,’ there are 10 things you must be aware of according to Rob...

Does Giving Thanks Before Meals Help Weight Control and Health?

August 6, 2016

Thanking God before a meal is a staple for many Americans. Thanksgiving is a holiday in which many practice giving thanks before meals, and it is a holiday during which many find themselves overeatin...

Vacation Without Wrecking Your Waistline

August 4, 2016

Years ago, I struggled with guilt when I would go on vacation. Being off my normal eating and exercise routine would cause me stress and although I always enjoyed my vacations, I could never quite sh...

What I Eat in a Typical Day

August 2, 2016

I get asked about diet as much as I get asked about exercise. Diet is so important. Exercise, no matter how hard you work, is not enough. I could go on and on about this (and I often do in my classes...

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Children less likely to have type 1 diabetes if mother has condition than if father is affected, study finds

New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD; Madrid, 9–13 September) shows that a child is almost twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) if their father has the condition, than if their mother has the condition. [...]

Boar's head recalls liverwurst tied to listeria outbreak

Boar's Head announced Friday that it was recalling all of its liverwurst products because they could be tainted with dangerous Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. [...]

Prostate cancer outcomes comparable for transgender women, cisgender men

Most prostate cancer outcomes do not differ significantly between transgender women (TGW) and cisgender (CG) men, including prostate cancer-specific mortality, according to a study published online July 21 in Cancer. [...]

New study shows 'dancing molecules' can regenerate cartilage in 3 days

In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving "dancing molecules," to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries. [...]

Chinese medicinal fungus shows promise in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A study from China has reported that Cordyceps sinensis (CS), a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, can ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice by inhibiting mitochondrion-mediated oxidative stress. [...]

Combination drug strategy produces promising results by hyperactivating oncogenic signaling

A combination of two drugs was capable of suppressing tumors in a non-conventional manner. Instead of inhibiting tumor cell division, as the most widely used medications do, the strategy consisted of hyperactivating oncogenic signaling by these cells to the point where they became stressed. The other drug then attacked the stressed cells. The approach will be tested in colorectal cancer patients in the Netherlands later this year. [...]

Investigating the effect of alemtuzumab in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a commonly used curative therapy for individuals with inborn errors of immunity (IEI). HCT involves introducing stem cells from a compatible donor with the aim of replacing the affected cells in the recipient's body. Reduced-toxicity conditioning (RTC) is an approach for reducing drug-related toxicities post HCT in patients with IEIs. [...]

Supporting school re-entry of children with special health care needs post extended hospitalizations

Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) often face significant disruptions in their education due to extended hospitalizations. A recent study published online in Disability and Rehabilitation on July 1, 2024, by a multidisciplinary team of Kessler Foundation and Children Specialized Hospital researchers, highlights critical areas needing attention to ensure smoother school re-entries for CSHCN, ensuring they receive the necessary educational support post-hospitalization. [...]

Study finds increased substance use with direct, indirect exposure to mass terrorism

For adults, increased substance use (ISU) is seen in populations with direct, indirect, and media exposure to mass terrorism, according to a study published online July 24 in JAMA Network Open. [...]

Study uncovers key immune cells for combating aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but highly aggressive form of skin cancer known for its rapid growth and tendency to metastasize. Despite the promise of immune checkpoint blockade therapy, which can boost the body's immune response against cancer cells, nearly half of patients do not respond to this treatment. A new study published today in Cancer Discovery is providing insights into why some Merkel cell carcinoma patients respond to this type of immunotherapy while others do not. [...]