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Tomato extract 'improves blood vessel function' in CVD patients
Date: Jun-10-2014An antioxidant found in tomatoes - called lycopene - improves the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Genes behind longer telomeres linked to raised risk of brain cancer
Date: Jun-10-2014New research finds two common gene variants behind longer telomeres - believed to protect cells from aging - also significantly raise risk of deadly brain cancers or gliomas.
Pancreatic cancer diagnosis using simple endoscopic procedure
Date: Jun-10-2014Short of removing some of the organ, there is currently no test for pancreatic cancer. Now an endoscope plus oxygen sensor raises hope of identifying the disease at an early stage.
PV-10 produced complete response in 50% of advanced melanoma patients
Date: Jun-10-2014A 10% solution of Rose Bengal was effective in producing a complete response in half of patients with locally advanced cutaneous melanoma, researchers report.
Lifetime cancer risks from X-rays for children 'relatively low'
Date: Jun-10-2014Children with heart disease who were exposed to a high number of imaging tests did not exhibit an increased lifetime risk of cancer, researchers report in a new study.
Is hair dye to blame for hairdressers' increased risk of bladder cancer?
Date: Jun-10-2014Though carcinogenic substances called aromatic amines are banned in hair products, new research suggests that hair dye ingredients may need to be analyzed more closely.
Gut bacteria diversity improves with exercise, study shows
Date: Jun-10-2014A wide variety of bacteria in the gut can improve metabolism and strengthen the immune system. Now, new research has found that exercise can help boost gut bacteria diversity.
Rats 'experience regret, too'
Date: Jun-09-2014Using electrodes to monitor brain activity, scientists have devised a test for rats that they claim proves that non-human species experience regret.
New research suggests our facial shape evolved from violence
Date: Jun-09-2014Could the shape of our faces today have evolved from a need for our ancient ancestors' faces to minimize the impact of injury from a punch to the face? A new study says yes.
Sleep strengthens memory after learning
Date: Jun-09-2014New study in mice finds that sleep plays key role in consolidating memory after learning by encouraging growth of dendritic spines that strengthen brain cell connections.
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