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Scientists discover new drug target for prostate cancer in the non-coding genome
Scientists at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have identified the drivers of a crucial gene involved in prostate cancer, revealing new targets for drug design.
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Reversing Alzheimer's With Light Therapy
In the U.S., 5.8 million Americans aged 65 years and older have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is expected to jump to about 14 million by 2050. 1 Every 65 seconds...
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Drug Combination may Reverse Osteoarthritis
Combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone, Salk researchers discovered, according to a study done on rats.
2 days ago - Medindia Health
Scientists have created a drug that prevents Alzheimer's in mice by boosting levels of a protein
A new study from Temple University in Pennsylvania has found that boosting levels of a protein in mice genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer's cleared proteins that...
2 days ago - Daily Mail
Powerful combination of experimental drugs reverses osteoarthritis in rats
People with osteoarthritis, or "wear and tear" arthritis, have limited treatment options: pain relievers or joint replacement surgery.
2 days ago - News Medical
Two new FDA-approved products simplify drug delivery after cataract surgery
KOLOA, Hawaii - Ninety-two percent of patients do not take drops adequately after cataract surgery, John A. Hovanesian, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2020. According to Hovanesian...
3 days ago - Healio - 3 articles
Phlegm-Busting Drug Shows Promise in Parkinson's
]]> - Ambroxol, a drug used in cough syrup to break up phlegm, may be worthy of further study as a neuroprotective compound in Parkinson's disease, AiM-PD trial results...
8 days ago - MedPageToday
Denosumab Tied to Infection Risk
The osteoporosis drug denosumab is associated with a higher incidence of serious infections compared to placebo, but the risk is similar to comparator drugs, a systematic...
9 days ago - Medscape
Drug designed to break up PHLEGM for patients with bronchitis 'could slow down Parkinson's
Researchers at University College London and the Royal Free Hospital tested ambroxol on 17 Parkinson's sufferers over six months. Results were published in the journal JAMA...
9 days ago - Daily Mail
Neurons' energy organelle protected from damage linked to ALS, Alzheimer's
Mitochondrial damage is increasingly recognized as a key factor underlying neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. A new screening platform has...
14 days ago - ScienceDaily
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Women who have children and those who breastfeed 'have lower risk of early...
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts found these women were at a 32% lower risk than mothers who had one child and bottle fed them after a month. More than 108,000...
Blood test can predict when the menopause is approaching within one year...
Colorado University researchers have created a test that measures levels of anti-Müllerian hormone in the blood. When AMH is low, it means eggs are running out.
Hot Flashes may Affect Your Memory Performance
Hot flashes, the most common menopause symptom, can affect memory performance in most women, reveals a new study.
8 Lifestyle Habits That Can Improve Senior Wellbeing
As we grow older, it's unavoidable that our health will begin to decline. No matter how fit and healthy you are, the aging process is one that can't be escaped, so if you've...
Link Between Breastfeeding, Childbearing, Lower Early Menopause Risk Discovered
Early menopause risk was lower among women who had at least one pregnancy lasting at least six months and those who had breastfed their infants, stated new research.
Allow Dead Men to Be Sperm Donors, Medical Ethicists Say
Sperm can be collected after death either through electrical stimulation of the prostate gland or surgery, and then frozen until required, the ethicists said.
Sports physician receives major prize
Michael Kjær is receiving the 2020 Hagedorn Prize for research that has created pioneering new knowledge...
Drug Combination may Reverse Osteoarthritis
Combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone, Salk researchers discovered, according to a study done on rats.
Black teen told he must cut off dreadlocks in order to walk at graduation
DeAndre Arnold, a senior at a Texas High School, was suspended and told to cut his dreadlocks to meet the school's dress code and walk at graduation.
Living near major roads linked to higher incidence of neurological disorders
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis , suggests new research published...