E-cigarettes May Affect Teen Tobacco Use
Students who use electronic cigarettes by the time they start high school may be more likely to try traditional tobacco products, research suggests. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - September 14, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Finding Factors that Affect Huntington's Disease Onset
A novel strategy identified genetic factors linked to the onset of Huntington's disease symptoms. The approach may help predict the progression of disease and suggest new therapies. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 31, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Finding Factors that Affect Huntington’s Disease Onset
Finding Factors that Affect Huntington's Disease OnsetA novel strategy identified genetic factors linked to the onset of Huntington's disease symptoms. The approach may help predict the progression of disease and suggest new therapies. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 31, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Biomarkers and Questionnaires Predict Suicide Risk
By combining measures of genetic activity with app-based questionnaires, researchers made progress in predicting which patients might be likely to attempt suicide. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 31, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Dietary Fat vs. Carbohydrate for Reducing Body Fat
In adults with obesity, decreasing dietary fat led to greater body fat loss than cutting the same number of calories from carbohydrates. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 31, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Study Details Process Involved in Parkinson's Disease
Study Details Process Involved in Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers determined how cells dispose of damaged mitochondria, a process that can lead to neurodegenerative and other diseases when gone awry. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 24, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Study Details Process Involved in Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers determined how cells dispose of damaged mitochondria, a process that can lead to neurodegenerative and other diseases when gone awry. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 24, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Untangling the Octopus Genome
The octopus genome sequence provides new clues to this animal’s distinctive features and abilities, and may help inform a better understanding of human development. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 24, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Combination Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Results of a clinical trial show that giving chemotherapy along with hormone therapy can prolong the lives of men with a certain type of metastatic prostate cancer. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 24, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Muscle Mitochondria May Form Energy Power Grid
Mitochondria within mouse muscle cells can quickly distribute energy through a grid-like network. The findings could provide new insights into diseases linked to energy use in muscle. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 10, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Paralyzed Men Gain Movement Without Surgery
A noninvasive treatment helped 5 men with complete muscle paralysis in the lower body voluntarily move their legs in a step-like pattern. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 10, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Benefits of Early Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Infection
A large study found that starting antiretroviral therapy early in HIV-infected people prevents serious AIDS-related and non-AIDS-related diseases. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - August 10, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Magnetic Field Sensor Unearthed in Worms
A sensor in nerve cells of tiny worms detects the Earth’s magnetic field. The finding suggests that the ability of animals to detect magnetic fields may be more widespread than thought. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 27, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Who to Treat with Statins
Two studies found that recent cholesterol treatment guidelines are a cost-effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 27, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Checking the Symptom Checkers
Free symptom checking programs often don’t provide the correct diagnosis first, a study found, and their advice on when to seek help usually errs on the side of caution. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - July 27, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
