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New compounds defeat multi-drug resistant cancer cells
Date: Jul-15-2016Researchers find a newly discovered class of molecules - called selenocompounds - can kill multi-drug resistant cancer cells in mice.
'Go to bed!' Late preschool bedtimes increase obesity risk
Date: Jul-15-2016When kids ask why they have to go to bed so early, science has an answer: because it will reduce the chances of obesity in the teenage years.
Zika epidemic likely over in 2-3 years
Date: Jul-15-2016The current Zika epidemic in South America will likely end in 2-3 years and - apart from small outbreaks - not resurge for another 10, say researchers.
Constant exposure to artificial lights could be affecting our health
Date: Jul-15-2016A study shows that exposing mice to artificial light for long periods of time causes health problems. Turning off the lights could improve our health.
Red meat consumption linked to kidney failure
Date: Jul-15-2016The number of kidney disease cases is steadily rising. Breaking research finds a strong link between increased red meat intake and end-stage renal disease.
Gene discovery may lead to better treatments for tendon injury
Date: Jul-14-2016Insights into the molecular network of a gene called Mkx should help improve the study of tendon physiology and lead to new treatments for tendon injury.
Cancer-promoting protein levels reduced by diet and exercise
Date: Jul-14-2016Changes to diet and exercise habits could reduce the amount of proteins in the blood that are involved in angiogenesis and the development of cancer cells.
Colon cancer susceptibility may vary with gut microbes
Date: Jul-14-2016Gut microbes likely influence colon cancer susceptibility, says study that implanted embryos of cancer-prone rats into mothers with varying gut microbiota.
Side effects of Alzheimer's gene visible in child brain development
Date: Jul-14-2016Effects of the apolipoprotein E gene, with the greatest influence on the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease, may be present in childhood.
Blood glucose health is getting worse in American adults
Date: Jul-14-2016Obesity is stabilizing in the United States, but blood glucose problems and diabetes are still on the rise, suggesting a need for ongoing intervention.
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