Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide and in the United States, specifically. New research finds that excessive sleep considerably raises the risk of this cardiovascular problem. Share on Pinterest New research suggests that people who take long naps in the day may be at a higher risk of stroke....
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How to treat and prevent leg muscle cramps
Muscle cramps are painful, visible contractions of a muscle or part of a muscle. Many people experience muscle cramps in the calf. In most cases, the cramp can last for a few seconds to a few minutes Trusted Source before spontaneously resolving. Keep reading to learn about the causes, treatments, and prevention of leg muscle...
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Researchers find new evidence that a fungus can be hard to find
A team of experts have discovered that a common fungus that infects humans can not only predict an imminent attack from the immune system, it will even change its appearance to hide from it. A team of experts have discovered that a common fungus that infects humans can not only predict an imminent attack from...
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Modifier gene may explain why some with cystic fibrosis are less prone to infection
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO Cystic fibrosis is caused by an inherited mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Due to this mutation, the CFTR protein doesn’t embed in cell membranes to form a channel for chlorine ions the way it should. As a result, mucus-producing cells secrete a thicker-than-normal mucus...
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LSU Health discovers role of 2 proteins in sight and preventing blinding eye diseases
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER New Orleans, LA – Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, Ph.D., Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has discovered unique patterns of genetic activity that may lead to the development of blinding retinal diseases. The results are...
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Alzheimer’s drug candidates reverse broader aging, study shows
by Salk Institute In mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, the investigational drug candidates known as CMS121 and J147 improve memory and slow the degeneration of brain cells. Now, Salk researchers have shown how these compounds can also slow aging in healthy older mice, blocking the damage to brain cells that normally occurs during aging and...
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Researchers say 30% of patients taking opioids experience adverse drug interactions
Complications often go undetected but can contribute to misuse and overdose, according to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION CHICAGO–December 10, 2019– Patients who do not disclose use of other medications are at higher risk of adverse drug interactions and addiction, according to new research in The Journal of the American...
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Specialized immune cells could help repair inflammatory bowel disease damage in children
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA A new study suggests that specialized immune cells that dampen inflammation and help repair the gut could be used as a potential therapy for children dealing with the painful symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research from BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia shows that a specific...
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The secret to a long life? For worms, a cellular recycling protein is key
SANFORD BURNHAM PREBYS MEDICAL DISCOVERY INSTITUTE LA JOLLA, CALIF. – December 11, 2019 – Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that worms live longer lives if they produce excess levels of a protein, p62, which recognizes toxic cell proteins that are tagged for destruction. The discovery, published in Nature Communications, could...
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Researchers develop approach to alter intestinal microbiota, vaccinate against inflammatory diseases
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATLANTA–Targeted immunization against bacterial flagellin, a protein that forms the appendage that enables bacterial mobility, can beneficially alter the intestinal microbiota, decreasing the bacteria’s ability to cause inflammation and thus protecting against an array of chronic inflammatory diseases, according to a new study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences and the Neuroscience...