Bad cholesterol, good cholesterol
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Imperial, California - Don't take their word for it; ask your doctor first, warns the Association of Mature American Citizens after a new report from the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee says cholesterol is no longer "a nutrient of concern."
Purdue innovations, startups address heart health
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West Lafayette, Indiana - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that heart disease killed more than 611,000 Americans in 2013, and was the leading cause of death in the nation.
Small Study Highlights Potential Benefits Of Exercise For Improving Cognition In People With MS
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Chicago, Illinois - A small study involving 24 people with multiple sclerosis found that 20 minutes of treadmill walking, stationary cycling, and guided yoga significantly improved reaction times but not accuracy over pre-exercise levels in individuals, compared to quiet rest periods.
Researchers identify molecular ‘switch’ that causes Huntington’s disease–like symptoms in mice
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Los Angeles, California - Scientists know that Huntington’s disease is caused by an inherited gene mutation. But research has yet to identify the specific mechanisms that trigger the disease and cause it to advance - and there is currently no way to prevent the disease or slow its progression.
Oxford Drug Discovery Institute to fast-track development of new dementia treatments
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Oxford, United Kingdom - A new Drug Discovery Institute is launched today by Oxford University and Alzheimer’s Research UK to speed up the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Researchers find clues to colorectal cancer tumor behavior to improve cancer treatment and cures
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Los Angeles, California - For the first time, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) cancer researchers at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have traced the origins of colorectal cancer cells, finding important clues to why tumor cells become “good” or “bad,” with the potential of stopping them before they start.
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