Health Discoveries in Health Research News
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Running shoes hurt joints more than bare feet or high heels, study finds
January 27, 2010
Running barefoot and walking in high-heeled shoes causes less wear and tear on knee, hip and ankle joints than in standard running shoes, a new study has concluded.
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Enzyme treatment may be new therapy for hypertension
January 26, 2010
Some types of hypertension may benefit from an alternative therapy using the enzyme ACE2, according to research conducted at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Link seen between psoriasis and arthritis, cardiovascular diseases
January 26, 2010
Psoriasis, a chronic skin disease, is increasingly being linked to arthritis and cardiovascular disease, according to a recent issue of the Mayo Clinic's Women's HealthSource.
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Positive emotions and mental skills count most as people age
January 26, 2010
A new book on the aging process states that people believe their mental skills and emotional well-being are more important than the physical side of getting older.
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Pomegranates may play a role in stopping growth of breast cancer cells
January 26, 2010
A natural compound found in pomegranates is believed to suppress estrogen production and prevent the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the January issue of Cancer Prevention Research.
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Most common form of skin cancer may be reduced by anti-inflammatory drug
January 22, 2010
Celecoxib, an anti-inflammatory prescription drug, may reduce the risk of basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of cancer in Americans.
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Protein study targets the root cause of diabetes
January 22, 2010
A study by a leading diabetes center targets the root cause of diabetes by identifying a protein that helps cells produce and release insulin in the pancreas.
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Proteins that help the body store fat play a role in longer life span
January 21, 2010
Proteins within human fat cells may hold the key to extending longevity when people eat a healthy, but calorie-restricted diet.
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Two-year study will focus on weight loss for overweight children
January 21, 2010
A federally-funded study on weight loss for overweight children will be conducted by U.S. researchers over the next two years.
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Nutrients may delay memory loss in seniors with early Alzheimers disease
January 21, 2010
A nutrient cocktail that includes B vitamins may delay memory loss in seniors who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found.
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Study_ Acupuncture better than hormones for reducing hot flashes in women with breast cancer
January 19, 2010
Acupuncture has a longer lasting effect than hormone therapy in reducing hot flashes for women with breast cancer, a Detroit study has shown.
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The arts have uplifting effect for people regardless of their backgrounds
January 15, 2010
Music and art play a universal role in keeping people happy and healthy, regardless of their socio-economic background, a widespread Norwegian study has found.
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New drug approved for limited use in treating rheumatoid arthritis
January 15, 2010
Limited use of a new drug has been approved to treat people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with more clinical trials planned to monitor its effect.
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Artery elasticity improves heart health for seniors living with diabetes
January 15, 2010
With only three months of exercise, older adults with type 2 diabetes improved elasticity in their arteries and reduced their risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study has found.
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Vitamin C may play a new role in stem cell development
January 13, 2010
Vitamin C has received credit for reducing colds and slowing the aging process, and now it may play a role in forming embryonic-like stem cells from adult cells.
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Exercising regularly cuts death rate significantly for men living with prostate cancer
January 12, 2010
Daily exercise can significantly reduce the death rate for men who have prostate cancer, a study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found.
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Test for glucose now can be used for diabetes screening and diagnosis
January 12, 2010
A test used to measure glucose levels in people with diabetes has been recommended as a tool to identify people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Protein that controls weight and appetite may have link to Alzheimers incidence
January 12, 2010
People who have higher levels of a protein that controls weight and appetite may have a lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).
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Tobacco smoke in early childhood linked to later behavioral problems
January 11, 2010
German scientists have linked tobacco smoke exposure during early childhood to symptoms of hyperactivity, attention deficits or problems in peer relationships by the time children reach age 10.
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Alcohol consumption may affect breast cancer recurrence
January 11, 2010
Women who have had breast cancer and who drink three to four alcoholic beverages per week may have a 30 percent increased risk of recurrence, according to a new study.
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Vitamin D shows strong link to improvement in patients treated for lymphoma
January 8, 2010
Vitamin D may slow the progression of cancer and improve the survival rate of patients being treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a new study has found.
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Drug may do double duty in treatment for cancer and asthma
January 8, 2010
Scottish scientists have found a new use for the drug, R-roscovitine, which is being tested to treat cancer.
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Colorful fruit and vegetables may improve visual performance
January 8, 2010
Green, leafy vegetables and colored fruit are not only pleasant to look at, but they may also help strengthen the eyes that see them.
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Eating fish regularly may restore heart function after a coronary attack
January 6, 2010
Eating fish once or twice a week, long considered a prevention against heart disease, now is believed to restore heart function in patients who have experienced a non-fatal heart attack.
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Risk of advanced prostate cancer could be lowered by coffee drinking
January 5, 2010
Data presented at a recent cancer research conference showed coffee consumption could reduce the risk of advanced and lethal prostate cancers by as much as 60 percent.
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Brain protein may hold answer for treatment of depression
January 5, 2010
A brain protein that is elevated in people diagnosed with depression, may answer scientists' questions about why antidepressants don't always succeed.
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Compounds from turmeric and pepper show promise as breast cancer treatment
January 4, 2010
The growth of stem cells in breast cancer, which fuel a tumor's growth, may be inhibited by doses of compounds found in the spices turmeric and pepper, cancer researchers at the University of Michigan have reported.
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Dreams do occur during sleepwalking and sleep terrors
January 4, 2010
New research sheds light on dream activity that takes place when people experience sleepwalking or episodes of "sleep terrors."
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Parkinsons disease foundation will support studies on placebo effect
December 31, 2009
A well-known Parkinson's disease research foundation has agreed to fund two studies related to the placebo effect on patients living with Parkinson's.
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Test for early Alzheimers may predict later dementia
December 31, 2009
Using a compound that binds to brain plaques, doctors may be able to determine whether individuals who test positive for early Alzheimer's disease will progress into more serious stages of the disease with dementia.
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