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- Read more about Kidney Stones Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Children
New study revealed that there is a clear link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries. The study is published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
- Read more about U.S. FDA Advisory Committee provides advice for continued safe and appropriate use of Essure® permanent birth control
A panel of experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Medical Devices Advisory Committee discussed considerations to help ensure the continued safe and appropriate use of Essure® permanent birth control. While there was agreement among the Panel members that Essure is an important contraceptive option, the Panel provided input and guidance for the FDA and Bayer to consider. Based on information presented during this meeting, the Advisory Panel discussed a number of considerations including clinical research, patient education and counseling. The Panel also discussed training and certification of physicians; and post-procedural patient management including removal of the device.
- Read more about Body fat hormone behind runner's high
The euphoric feeling that gives runners a motivational boost in the middle of their workout is in part modulated by the satiety hormone leptin, a new study has found. The study at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) shows that the "runner's high" phenomenon is caused by dopamine, an important neurotransmitter for motivation. "We discovered that the rewarding effects of endurance activity are modulated by leptin, a key hormone in metabolism.
- Read more about Researchers found Link of Stress-Coping Hormone With Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers found that stress coping hormone, called CRF, boosts the production of protein fragments known as amyloid beta, which clump together and trigger the brain degeneration that leads to Alzheimer's disease. The findings were published in The EMBO Journal.
- Read more about Researchers Develop Protein-Based Sensor that Spot & Kill Cancer Cells
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a protein-based sensor that can detect a particular DNA sequence in a cell and then trigger a specific response, such as cell death. The findings appeared in the journal Nature Methods.

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- Read more about Healthy Dietary Pattern reduce Depression
Eating healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with preventing the onset of depression. The study is published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
- Read more about Consumption of Beet Juice Good during Workouts
Scientists from the University of Exeter found that Consumption of high nitrate beetroot juice improves both sprint performance and decision-making in Rugby players. The study is published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
- Read more about Researchers found How much longer you will live observed by ability to smell
A team of researchers were able to predict whether worms would live long by measuring how they move towards an appealing, food-like scent. The study will be published in the Journal eLife.
- Read more about Pasta made of Beta-Glucan Enhance the Good Bacterial Growth in the Gut
Beta-glucans are healthy fibers that humans cannot digest, but that can be digested by some species of our gut bacteria. Scientists found that Beta-glucan-enriched pasta encourage the growth of good bacteria in the gut. The study has been published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
- Read more about Carbonated drinks may increase fatal heart disease risk: Study
Drinking carbonated beverages is associated with increased risk of fatal cardiovascular disease, a new Japanese study has found. The study in nearly 800,000 patients in Japan suggests that limiting consumption of carbonated beverages may be beneficial for health.