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Discovery of glucose sensor in brain may lead to new diabetes treatments
Date: Aug-01-2014Researchers in the US have discovered a mechanism in the brain that is regulated by an enzyme that enables neurons to sense changes in blood glucose levels.
New inhaled drug for COPD wins FDA approval
Date: Aug-01-2014The FDA have approved the once-daily inhaled drug olodaterol (brand name Striverdi Respimat), a long-acting beta-agonist, for the treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD patients.
Breast cancer risk increased by recent use of some oral contraceptives
Date: Aug-01-2014Use of birth control pills is widely associated with increased breast cancer risk. But a new study finds this increased risk is dependent on pill formulation and past-year usage.
Home stresses linked to alcoholism in National Guard
Date: Aug-01-2014Could civilian stresses increase the risk of alcoholism in returning National Guard soldiers regardless of traumas suffered during active service?
Southern-style diet 'increases death risk' in kidney disease patients
Date: Aug-01-2014Eating a 'Southern-style diet' of fried foods, organ meats and sweetened beverages increases kidney disease patients' risk of dying, according to the National Kidney Foundation.
'New drug target for leukemia identified'
Date: Jul-31-2014The largest ever genetic analysis of childhood blood cancer has unveiled a strand of RNA that could be targeted by drugs to slow progression of leukemia.
Protein could prevent brain damage from pesticides and chemical weapons
Date: Jul-31-2014A chemical used widely in pesticides and weapons that causes brain damage can be neutralized by a re-engineered protein created by a team of researchers, offering therapeutic hope.
Could a dissolvable, drug-loaded tampon protect against HIV?
Date: Jul-31-2014Researchers have created dissolvable fibers that quickly absorb anti-HIV drugs and release them when in contact with moisture, opening the door to a new HIV-prevention method.
Catheter ablation helps atrial fibrillation patients live longer
Date: Jul-31-2014Successful catheter ablation - a minimally invasive procedure - helps adult patients with atrial fibrillation not only become symptom-free but also live longer, says new study.
Ebola outbreak in West Africa shows no sign of slowing down
Date: Jul-31-2014The spread of deadly Ebola virus in West Africa shows no sign of slowing down prompting fears that it will spread to other continents.
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