Exercise :: New study weighs benefits of exercise, diets
While exercise and weight loss are equally effective ways to lose weight, exercising helps to maintain muscles, new research finds.
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Immunity :: Research suggests beta agonists may alter the immune system
New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that certain inhaled asthma medications — as well as similar chemicals our bodies produce during times of high stress — may worsen diseases such as asthma, heart failure and lupus that involve inflammation.
DNA :: UCLA researchers unravel a mystery about DNA
UCLA researchers in collaboration with researchers at Rutgers University have solved longstanding mysteries surrounding DNA transcription, the first step in carrying out instructions contained in our genes.
Chemistry :: JHU-led team discovers exotic relatives of protons and neutrons
A team of scientists, including four at The Johns Hopkins University, has discovered two new subatomic particles, rare but important relatives of the familiar, commonplace proton and neutron.
Neurology :: Early brain development and adult-onset neurodegenerative disease
Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Human Genetics have shown for the first time that the severity of an adult neurodegenerative disease is tied to how well the brain developed shortly after birth.
Heart Disease :: Combination of personality traits increases risk for heart disease
Frequent bouts of depression, anxiety, hostility and anger are known to increase a person’s risk for developing coronary heart disease, but a combination of these “negative” personality traits may put people at especially serious risk, according to a study by researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
E Coli :: Edible food wrap kills deadly E. coli bacteria
Researchers have improved upon an edible coating for fresh fruits and vegetables by enabling it to kill deadly E. coli bacteria while also providing a flavor-boost to food. Composed of apple puree and oregano oil, which is a natural antibacterial agent, the coating shows promise in laboratory studies of becoming long-lasting alternative to conventional produce washes, according to a team of scientists from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the University of Lleida in Spain.
Increased patient demand for prostate test has serious implications for cancer services
A survey of over 700 UK family doctor practices has shown that two-thirds provide PSA testing for prostate cancer on demand, despite lack of evidence that this approach is effective. This represents a major pressure on family doctors and cancer services alike, says the paper in BJU International.
Stem Cell :: Treat muscle wasting disease – muscular dystrophy
It is being reported in the Journal Nature, that stem cell injections given to dogs may hold clues to treating people with muscular dystrophy.
Face Transplant :: Royal College of Surgeons Working Party Report
The UK Facial Transplantation Team lead by plastic and reconstruction surgeon, Mr Peter Butler, has welcomed the report by the RCS working party. Mr Butler said he was ‘very pleased’ that the teams’ submission that any hospital contemplating facial transplantation operations should have to meet a number of tough conditions before going ahead, has been adopted by the working party.