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Novel Discoveries in Preventing Epileptic Seizures

Oct. 13, 2020 — Researchers have found that an amino acid produced by the brain could play a crucial role in preventing a type of epileptic ...

Women's Expected Longevity Linked to Age at Birth of Last Child

Oct. 7, 2020 — No one knows for sure how long they will live. A new study, however, suggests that leukocyte telomere length may offer some key insights into a woman's longevity and further demonstrates how maternal ...

Pregnancy Complications Linked to Heightened Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke in Later Life

Oct. 7, 2020 — Pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term birth are linked to a ...

Personal Use of Permanent Hair Dye Not Associated With Greater Risk of Most Cancers or Cancer Death

Sep. 2, 2020 — Women who use permanent hair dye products to colour their hair at home do not experience greater risk of most cancers or greater cancer related ...

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Light Stimulation Makes Bones Heavier

Oct. 8, 2020 — Researchers showed that laser ablation of bone inhibits expression of the osteogenesis inhibitor protein sclerostin without causing inflammation, unlike the conventional bur-drilling technique. ...

Dietary Folate, Magnesium, and Dairy Products May All Help Stave Off Bowel Cancer, Study Finds

Sep. 28, 2020 — Folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer, but there's no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffee protect ...

Regulatory T Cells Could Lead to New Immunotherapies Aimed at Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Sep. 21, 2020 — Researchers have discovered how regulatory T cells (Treg) are instrumental in limiting the damage caused to the spinal cord in diseases like multiple ...

Blood Vessel Growth in Muscle Is Reduced in Women After Menopause

Sep. 22, 2020 — A new study demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study's findings highlight the importance of physical activity for women ...

Botox for TMJ Disorders May Not Lead to Bone Loss in the Short Term, but More Research Is Needed

Sep. 14, 2020 — Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, ...

Stronger Bones Thanks to Heat and Microbiota

Sep. 11, 2020 — Osteoporosis is characterized by a deterioration of the bones and an increased risk of fractures. With one third of postmenopausal women affected, it is a major public health problem. A research team ...

Women's Heart Health Linked to Age at First Menstrual Period

Sep. 9, 2020 — Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with overall heart health. One new study suggests that age at ...

Brain Astrocytes Show Metabolic Alterations in Parkinson's Disease

Sep. 8, 2020 — A new study using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology links astrocyte dysfunction to Parkinson's disease (PD) pathology. The study highlights the role of brain astrocyte cells in PD ...

Endometriosis: No Cure, but Diagnosis Could Avert Surgery

Sep. 8, 2020 — 176 million women worldwide who have endometriosis, a chronic, painful gynaecological condition. It affects nearly three times as many women as breast ...

Genetic Mutations May Be Linked to Infertility, Early Menopause

Aug. 31, 2020 — A new study identifies a specific gene's previously unknown role in fertility. When the gene is missing in fruit flies, roundworms, zebrafish and mice, the animals are infertile or lose their ...