Nieuws 2009
Suppressing a gene in mice
prevents heart from aging, preserves its function
Scientists encouraged by new
mouse model's similarities to human ALS
Rochester-led Parkinson's
study pays off again, 2 decades later
Most H1N1 patients with
respiratory failure treated with oxygenating system survive illness
Breast tenderness during
hormone replacement therapy linked to elevated cancer risk
Gene mingling increases
sudden death risk
Study supports possible role
of urate in slowing Parkinson's disease progression
Children can greatly reduce
abdominal pain by using their imagination
More infants surviving
pre-term births results in higher rates of eye problems
Teen smoking-cessation trial
first to achieve significant quit rates
Researchers discover RNA
repair system in bacteria
Effects of aspirin and folic
acid on inflammation markers for colorectal adenomas
New guidelines identify best
treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier
Radio waves 'see' through
walls
Ironing out the genetic
cause of hemoglobin problems
Blood counts are clues to
human disease
New strategy for mending
broken hearts?
Like humans, monkeys fall
into the 'uncanny valley'
New cancer gene discovered
Silence of the Genes
Impaired foetal growth
increases risk of asthma
Important defence against
stomach ulcer bacterium identified
Current safety equipment may
not be adequate for nanoprotection
Bioluminescence imaging used
for eye cancer detection
Cell death occurs in the
same way in plants, animals and humans
People who work after
retiring enjoy better health, according to national study
Study questions need for
routine intervention in patients with renovascular disease
Dysfunctional protein
dynamics behind neurological disease?
Blood ties -- younger
generation more willing to donate blood
Loss of tumor supressor gene
essential to transforming benign nerve tumors into cancers
UF researchers find triggers
in cells' transition from colitis to cancer
No such thing as 'junk RNA,'
say Pitt researchers
A high fat diet during
pregnancy can lead to severe liver disease in offspring
Absent pheromones turn flies
into lusty lotharios
U-M researchers find those
with severe H1N1 at risk for pulmonary emboli
'Beneficial' Effects of
Alcohol
Bosses who feel inadequate
can turn into bullies
Earlier flu viruses provided
some immunity to current H1N1 influenza, study shows
Gentle touch may aid
multiple sclerosis patients
Some color shades offer
better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays
Heat forms potentially
harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup
Fabled 'vegetable lamb'
plant contains potential treatment for osteoporosis
Experts summarize state of
the science in autism disorders
Brain power goes green
MRI abundance may lead to
excess in back surgeries, Stanford study shows
Milestone discovery in cell
behaviors
Transcendental meditation
reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer
How does media exposure
affect self-esteem in overweight and underweight women?
Research shows treating
HIV-AIDS with interleukin-2 is ineffective
Loss of Tumor-Suppressor and
DNA-Maintenance Proteins Causes Tissue Demise, Penn Study Finds
Cost Effectiveness of Blood
Pressure Device Evaluated
Do 3 meals a day keep fungi
away?
Secondhand Smoke Exposure
and Cardiovascular Effects
Being a standout has its
benefits, study shows
Gene mutation may reveal
clues for treating lung diseases
Study shows how substance in
grapes may squeeze out diabetes
Arctic Now Traps 25 Percent
of World’s Carbon
Misuse of antibiotics not
the only cause of resistance says report
Skin cells may provide early
warning for cancer risk elsewhere in body
The food-energy cellular
connection revealed
What drives our genes? Salk
researchers map the first complete human epigenome
'ECG for the mind' could
diagnose depression in an hour
In shaping our immune
systems, some 'friendly' bacteria may play inordinate role
Scientists remove amyloid
plaques from brains of live animals with Alzheimer's disease
Treatment not testicular
cancer poses greatest risk to survivors' long-term health
Unusual bacteria help
balance the immune system in mice
Stem cells offer new hope
for kidney disease patients
Rare procedure documents how
the human brain computes language
Researchers identify
promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries
Discovery of enzyme
structure points way to creating less toxic anti-HIV drugs
'Cruel and inhumane'
squabble puts asbestos victims in limbo
'Food intolerance' could
afflict half of UK
'Toxic legacy' seeps from
melting Alpine glaciers
Big-name companies conceal
pollution info
Boost Your Stamina with
Beetroot Juice
British scientists develop
'brain to brain communication'
Cancer study hopes to
predict risk
Brookline scientist looking
for cause of breast cancer in household objects
Cell phones raise brain
cancer risk
Cigarette maker destroyed
studies on tobacco, researchers say
Coal plant would add
'harmful' amount of mercury to Chesapeake Bay
Farm Workers and Allies Ask
Gov't to Protect Kids From Toxic Pesticide Drift
Japanese rivers polluted
with Tamiflu
Getting infected with flu
may be a blessing
Is Michelle Obama About to
Take on Big Food?
Drinking From Plastic Raises
BPA Levels 70 percent
Does the Vaccine Matter?
Loss of Tumor-Suppressor and
DNA-Maintenance Proteins Causes Tissue Demise, Penn Study Finds
University of the Basque
Country study on proteins related to Alzheimer
Trial raises doubts over
alternative pain therapy for arthritis
Substance abuse diagnostic
test for teens can also predict high risk sexual behavior
New findings on the
formation of body pigment
Television Has Less Effect
on Education about Climate Change than Other Forms of Media
Scientists demonstrate link
between genetic defect and brain changes in schizophrenia
Super sticky barnacle glue
cures like blood clots
Protein interaction network
can respond Helicobacter pylori infection?
Promising novel treatment
for human cancer -- Chrysanthemum indicum extract
'Spaghetti' scaffolding
could help grow skin in labs
Be overweight and live
longer
'Plastic Planet' zooms in on
the perils of chemicals
15,000 people to move away
from lead poisoning threat in central China
A whey protein supplement
decreases post-prandial glycemia
Arctic Ocean meltdown
British men have more
stamina in bed than foreigners, study finds
Giving babies Tylenol may
blunt vaccines' effects
Got Bad Breath? Try
Chlorophyll for Halitosis
French experts - Limit
exposure to mobile phones
New flu can kill fast,
researchers agree
New York judge blocks
mandated swine flu shots
Swine Flu Shots Revive a
Debate About Vaccines
Birth Weight Increase Seen
with Folic Acid Supplementation
Capsaicin Appears to Prevent
Diabetes-Like Symptoms
New Study Emphasizes Milk
Thistle's Heart-Healthy Benefits
Vitamine D en (Reumatoïde)
Artritis
Top insurer tells 1,000 GPs
not to give swine flu vaccine
Albany Judge Blocks
Vaccination Rule
Bad Buzz For Bayer
Childhood abuse, obesity
linked
Data shows a possible
wide-spread presence of PCBs in Brooklyn schools
Ear acupuncture alleviates
back pain in pregnant women
Immunohistochemical Study of
Postnatal Neurogenesis After Whole-body Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
Organic Farming Can Cool the
World that Chemical Farming Overheated
Pesticide endosulfan
considered for global ban
Pregnant Borders teenager
who died from swine flu is named
Secret Trafigura report said
‘likely cause’ of illness was release of toxic gas from dumped waste
Vitamin D can save half
million babies each year
Ten questions about flu
vaccines that doctors and health authorities refuse to answer
Misguided neurons play role
in Autism spectrum disorders
Animal Industry Should
Reform, Not Improve PR
H1N1 vaccine for Madison
schools will contain mercury
Four Ways Massage Therapy
Helps Sinusitis Sufferers
2 ALS Cases May Be Linked to
Gardasil Vaccine
Minimally invasive prostate
cancer surgery - Not-so-minimal risk?
SAfrica to limit trans fats
as heart disease rises
Aspartame linked to brain
cancer?
Neurologists Investigate
Possible New Underlying Cause of MS
Severe Swine Flu Could Lead
to Blood Clots in Lungs
Pistachios can deter
obesity, diabetes
Alcohol Linked to Lower Risk
for Diabetes and Less Insulin Secretion
Hormones in the environment
causing fish to feminize; could lead to cancers in humans
Amyloid Beta does not
correlate to Alzheimer Disease
Consumer health group calls
for scientific inquiry into safety of cervical cancer vaccines
Swine flu fears grow as NHS
staff shun vaccine
Organic Sector Sprouts
Protectionism
'Ethical' stem cell crop
boosted
Beef industry under fire
after N.Y. Times article
Cancer Expert Counters
Reckless Claims That Hormonal Milk Is Safe
Everyday chemicals gather in
most people
Hormone therapy possible
culprit for Marin's high breast cancer rate
Lead poisoning can impact a
child’s development
Oral piercings up brain
infection risk
What are these black
particles?
Video - CNN Pushes Vaccine
for Smokers
‘Tanorexic’ woman
fearful of going blind after refusing to wear goggles on sunbeds
26-year-old dies of cancer
after doctor fails to spot signs eight times
Alberta oilsands get
‘disproportionate’ bad reputation
The Rich Have Stolen the
Economy
Battle at sea
Botox lawsuit raises issues
on injections
Fish Kills Linked to Water
Pollutants
Has Medical Journalism Sold
Its Soul?
Hive of activity at Moray
farm as volunteers create bees’ safe haven
Household Insecticides May
Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Is your new car making you
sick?
Study reaffirms benefit of
car booster seats
Swimming with turtles? Not a
good idea, says report on biggest US turtle-salmonella outbreak
What the Dairy Industry
Doesn’t Want You to Know
Higher folates, not
antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men*
Scientists move closer to
beating secondary breast cancer
US Wheat Industry Reiterates
Support for GMO Wheat
Well-done meat linked to
high risk of pancreatic cancer*
PETA's push for changes in
USDA testing pays off for animals
PETA Members to Descend on
Neuro Convention to Protest Animal Experimentation
Global warming may spur
increased growth in Pacific Northwest forests
Diabetic Episodes Affect
Kids' Memory
Going out on a limb
Brain-damaged children often
have cold feet
New technique paves way for
medical discoveries
A master mechanism for
regeneration?
Smart rat 'Hobbie-J'
produced by over-expressing a gene that helps brain cells communicate
Redefining obesity's health
risks
Herbal tonic for
radiotherapy
Shifting the world to 100
percent clean, renewable energy as early as 2030 -- here are the numbers
Well-educated women hardest
hit by breast cancer
Arctic lake sediments show
warming, unique ecological changes in recent decades
First-time Internet users
find boost in brain function after just 1 week
Yale's scan of Turkish
infant's genome yields a surprise diagnosis
Research Identifies Link
Between Childhood ADHD and Adult Crime
MIT neuroscientists find
neural stopwatch in the brain
Infants able to identify
humans as source of speech, monkeys as source of monkey calls
Study finds mercury levels
in children with autism and those developing typically are the same
Mice regain ability to
extend telomeres suggesting potential for dyskeratosis congenita therapy
Researchers optimizing
progesterone for brain injury treatment
Researchers reveal mechanism
for neuron self-preservation
Major advance in organic
solar cells
Violence between couples is
usually calculated, and does not result from loss of control
U of C chemists discover
recipe to design a better type of fuel cell
Metals could forge new
cancer drug
A major step in making
better stem cells from adult tissue
Migraine sufferers more
prone to hangover headache