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Prostate cancer diagnosis may be more accurate with semen test
Date: Jun-09-2014Study shows a number of small molecules called microRNAs present in seminal fluid were surprisingly accurate in detecting prostate cancer and may have biomarker potential.
A young boy's journey to SDR for cerebral palsy
Date: Jun-09-2014Tree of Hope, a UK children's charity, and MNT helped raise funds for a boy with cerebral palsy to receive a life-changing surgery. Now, we learn how this surgery has helped him.
Insufficient exercise compromises survival of breast cancer survivors
Date: Jun-09-2014Researchers at the University of North Carolina identified that 59% of breast cancer patients have decreased physical activity after diagnosis, which may affect quality of life.
New gene found in Parkinson's disease research could lead to new treatment
Date: Jun-09-2014A study identified a new gene involved in Parkinson’s disease, which may lead to developments in the prevention, treatment and potentially even curing of this condition.
Could resveratrol supplements harm the fetus during pregnancy?
Date: Jun-08-2014Resveratrol is hailed for its health benefits. But new research suggests that during pregnancy, resveratrol supplements may hinder normal pancreatic development of the fetus.
Night owls are more likely to be couch potatoes
Date: Jun-08-2014A new study from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University has found that people who are night owls spend more minutes sitting and are less motivated to exercise.
Slow-wave sleep improved with hypnosis, study suggests
Date: Jun-07-2014New research provides evidence that hypnosis positively impacts quality of slow-wave sleep, a sleep phase that helps with memory and immune system function.
Genes behind food preferences 'may aid weight loss and disease prevention'
Date: Jun-07-2014Italian researchers have conducted a number of studies that help determine the genetic mechanisms behind food preferences, which they say could lead to personalized diet plans.
Four new genes added to the 'inherited breast cancer' risk list
Date: Jun-06-2014Two new studies have located four new genes called RINT1, MRE11A, RAD50 and NBN that cause increased breast cancer risk when mutated.
Prolonged fasting 're-boots' immune system
Date: Jun-06-2014Fasting not only protects against damage from chemotherapy but also induces regeneration of the immune system, shifting stem cells from dormant to active states, says new study.
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