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- A Healthy Diet and Exercise Ward Off Deep Belly Fat
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- Sugar is Back on Food Labels -- This Time as a Selling Point
- Study Links DDT and Obesity
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- Belly Fat and Stress are Bad for Your Blood Sugar
- 'Doctor Shopping' Adds to Rise in Painkiller Deaths
EurekaAlert Health Feed
- UC San Diego biologists discover a protein link to wound healing
- Older adults concern for personal health linked to walking difficulty
- 'Master regulator' of skin formation discovered
- Latent tuberculosis: An international project to fight a worldwide disease
- Safe driving education should be part of routine teen physicals, Hopkins children's experts say
- Analysis of windmill pitching shows risk of injury to biceps in softball players
- Imaging technique may trace development of Parkinson's disease
- International association for dental research presents awards and fellowships
- Experimental Parkinson's therapy may have robust weight-loss effect
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UC San Diego biologists discover a protein link to wound healing
(University of California - San Diego) Diabetes and eczema may appear to be two completely unrelated diseases. But UC San Diego biologists have uncovered what appears to be a crucial biochemical link between the two.
Older adults concern for personal health linked to walking difficulty
(Oregon State University) Older adults who worry about their health engage in less physical activity, and those who participate in less activity are more likely to report having difficulty walking, according to a new study.
'Master regulator' of skin formation discovered
(Oregon State University) Researchers at Oregon State University have found one gene in the human body that appears to be a master regulator for skin development, in research that could help address everything from skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis to the wrinkling of skin as people age.
Latent tuberculosis: An international project to fight a worldwide disease
(McGill University Health Centre) A team of researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has received the largest grant ever awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a clinical trial of latent tuberculosis (TB) therapy.
Safe driving education should be part of routine teen physicals, Hopkins children's experts say
(Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions) The "are you driving yet?" talk should become part of every pediatrician's regular physical exam for teenagers, Hopkins Children's experts say.
Analysis of windmill pitching shows risk of injury to biceps in softball players
(Rush University Medical Center) Contrary to common belief, softball pitching subjects the biceps to high forces and torques when the player's arm swings around to release the ball, according to an analysis of muscle firing patterns conducted at Rush University Medical Center.
Imaging technique may trace development of Parkinson's disease
(University of Illinois at Chicago) While finding a biomarker for Parkinson's disease that would let physicians screen for or track progression of the disease remains an elusive goal, a team led by a University of Illinois at Chicago neuroscientist has shown that a noninvasive brain scanning technique offers promise.
International association for dental research presents awards and fellowships
(International & American Association for Dental Research) As part of the opening ceremonies of its 87th General Session & Exhibition, convening today at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the International Association for Dental Research will present numerous prestigious awards and fellowships.
Experimental Parkinson's therapy may have robust weight-loss effect
(University of Florida) A growth factor used to rescue dying brain cells may cause unwanted weight loss if placed in specific brain regions -- a cautionary warning for experimental treatments to treat Parkinson's disease that use GDNF, short for glial cell-line derived neurotrophic factor. In addition, the University of Florida finding broadens understanding of the brain's role in the regulation of metabolism and body weight, suggesting that gene therapy techniques in the brain potentially could control obesity.
Lectures, keynoters, symposia highlight international dental research meeting
(International & American Association for Dental Research) Following is a summary of the key lectures, symposia and workshops that will anchor the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening here April 1-4 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Ben-Gurion U researchers -- bariatric surgery minimizes pregnancy complications for obese women
(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Faculty of Health Sciences.
Inconsistent performance speed among children with ADHD may underlie how well they use memory
(University of California - Davis - Health System) Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder show more variable or inconsistent responses during on "working" or short-term, memory tasks when compared with typically developing peers, a study by UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Julie Schweitzer has found.
International Dental Research Association meets in Miami
(International & American Association for Dental Research) Did you know that periodontal disease could be a risk factor for HIV?
that children of parents with high stress levels have more tooth decay?
that theres an association between obesity and periodontal disease?
Quality of life may impact coping strategies of young women with breast cancer
(Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) Numerous studies have shown a relationship between coping strategies and quality of life (QOL) among women with breast cancer. In a study published today in the online edition of Journal of Behavioral Medicine, an investigation of coping strategies and quality of life among younger women with breast cancer suggests that QOL determines the use of coping strategies.
Study helps identify college drinkers who might continue excessive drinking as adults
(Ohio State University) College students who are problem drinkers using alcohol to cope with personal problems and boost self-confidence are more likely to continue excessive drinking into adulthood, a recent study suggests. The Ohio State University survey results suggest that adults who are still high-risk drinkers by age 34 may have inadvertently used alcohol to blunt the social and cognitive development that typically occurs during college, including the ability to handle alcohol.
IADR holds 87th General Session and Exhibition
(International & American Association for Dental Research) From April 1-4, 2009, thousands of dental research scientists, students, and educators from around the world will convene in Miami, Fla., USA, as the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) holds its 87th General Session & Exhibition at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This is also the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research and the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research.
Fox Chase performs the worlds first successful ViKY robot-assisted surgery for pancreatic tumors
(Fox Chase Cancer Center) This month Fox Chase Cancer Center performed the world's first successful minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy using the ViKY system's revolutionary robotic, compact laparoscope holder. The technology, developed in France and tested on thousands of patients in Europe, made its debut in a cancer setting in the United States this week at Fox Chase.
Alarming new data shows TB-HIV co-infection a bigger threat
(Infectious Diseases Society of America) The World Health Organization released staggering new data about the threat of tuberculosis and the toll it takes on people with HIV/AIDS today, in recognition of World TB Day.
Anti-microbial catheter to cut infection risk for dialysis patients
(University of Nottingham) Medical experts at the University of Nottingham have shown that an innovative anti-microbial catheter could vastly improve treatment and the quality of life for many community-based dialysis patients.
Wild bees can be effective pollinators
(Entomological Society of America) A three-year study of 15 southwestern Michigan blueberry farms found 112 wild bee species which were active during the blueberry blooming period. Many of these species visit more flowers per minute and deposit more pollen per visit than honey bees, and they are not affected by Colony Collapse Disorder.
