(Philadelphia, PA) – Reversing memory deficits and impairments in spatial learning is a major goal in the field of dementia research. A lack of knowledge about cellular pathways critical to the development of dementia, however, has stood in the way of significant clinical advance. But now, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at...
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Deletion of a stem cell factor promotes TBI recovery in mice
DALLAS – Nov. 17, 2017 – UT Southwestern molecular biologists today report the unexpected finding that selectively deleting a stem cell transcription factor in adult mice promotes recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI). IMAGE: THIS IS (L-R) DR. XIAOLING ZHONG AND DR. CHUN-LI ZHANG. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines TBI as a...
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Scientists create the world’s biggest anatomy quiz and discover only 15% of people know where their adrenal glands are – so how many can YOU answer correctly?
Scientists at Lancaster University have created the detailed body quiz Participants are asked to label 25 specific types of organ or muscle with no help It is hoped 20,000 people will take the quiz to reveal how much the public knows Experts say a better understanding of anatomy will help improve healthcare The world’s biggest...
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Another spike in suicides – particularly among women: CDC report reveals more than 45,000 Americans took their own lives in 2016 (and most were NOT diagnosed with a mental health condition beforehand)
In 2016, just under 45,000 people killed themselves in the US Rates of suicide increased by 30 percent in half of the states in the country This week, handbag mogul Kate Spade was found dead in her apartment, having allegedly killed herself More than half of those who committed suicide in 2016 had not been...
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In kidney disease patients, illicit drug use linked with disease progression and death
In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), persistent substance use—especially of hard illicit drugs—was linked with higher risks of CKD progression and early death. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). CKD is common in the United States, and affected patients are at higher risk for poor...
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Vaping essays: E-cigarette sellers offering scholarships
A growing number of e-cigarette and vaporizer sellers have started offering college scholarships as a way to get their brands listed on university websites and to get students to write essays about the potential benefits of vaping. In this Feb. 20, 2014 file photo, a customer exhales vapor from an e-cigarette at a store in...
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Most people don’t benefit from vaccination, but we still need it to prevent infections
A recent article in The Conversation questioned whether we should all get flu vaccinations, given 99 people would have to go through vaccination for one case of flu to be prevented. Everyone has to be vaccinated for immunisation programs to work. But this position ignores the purpose of immunisation programs: whole populations of people need...
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How A 30-Second Cracker Test Reveals How Much Carbs You Can Eat Per Day
It may not be fair that a person can eat a lot of carbs and not gain any weight, but it turns out that there might be a genetic reason behind this. The Cracker Test The cracker test is a way for people to measure how many carbohydrates to consume. Using saliva in the mouth, the test...
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Never ignore depression
(HealthDay)—Studies show that depression is underreported. People aren’t getting the help they need, sometimes because they don’t know the warning signs or where to turn, or are embarrassed because of the stigma that can still surround mental health issues. But the numbers are too great to ignore. Up to 26 percent of U.S. women and...
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These four foods are proven to lower your cholesterol
Plant-based foods are known to be good for the heart. Are there any foods in particular that lower cholesterol and keep this vital organ strong and healthy? Yes, suggests a new study. In fact, there are four main foods whose heart benefits have been proven by several controlled trials. Plant-based diets are great for cardiovascular...