Curing Death by Curing Aging Archives Page 19

Solid Tumor Cells Not Killed by Radiation and Chemotherapy Become Stronger (6/10/2008)

Because of the way solid tumors adapt the body's machinery to bring themselves more oxygen, chemotherapy and radiation may actually make these tumors stronger. ...> Full Article

Niacin's role in maintaining good cholesterol (6/8/2008)

A research team has uncovered the likely target of niacin (vitamin B3) in the liver, which should provide a clearer picture of how this vitamin helps maintain adequate HDL-cholesterol levels in the blood and thus lower the risk of heart disease. ...> Full Article

New drug to stop tuberculosis epidemic (6/8/2008)

Researchers are developing a new drug against tuberculosis (TB), one of the oldest human infectious diseases, which is now threatening to reach epidemic proportions once more. ...> Full Article

Adult stem cell findings offer new hope for Parkinson's cure (6/8/2008)

Research released today provides evidence that a cure for Parkinson's disease could lie just inside the nose of patients themselves. ...> Full Article

Clinical study shows biological and clinical activity in relapsed leukemia patients (6/7/2008)

Single-agent induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in patients' CLL cells, reduces leukocyte count in some patients and is generally well tolerated ...> Full Article

Synthetic molecules hold promise for new family of anti-cancer drugs (6/7/2008)

Synthetic molecules designed by two Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have succeeded in reducing and even eliminating the growth of human malignant tissues in mice, while having no toxic effects on normal tissue. ...> Full Article

Cancer Center Study Links Vitamin D, Type 1 Diabetes (6/7/2008)

Global View Supports Concept of Using Vitamin D in Reducing Disease Risks ...> Full Article

Brief, intense exercise benefits the heart (6/6/2008)

Short bursts of high intensity sprints-known to benefit muscle and improve exercise performance-can improve the function and structure of blood vessels, in particular arteries that deliver blood to our muscles and heart ...> Full Article

Long-term Pesticide Exposure May Increase Risk of Diabetes (6/6/2008)

Licensed pesticide applicators who used chlorinated pesticides on more than 100 days in their lifetime were at greater risk of diabetes ...> Full Article

Substance in red wine found to keep hearts young (6/6/2008)

How do the French get away with a clean bill of heart health despite a diet loaded with saturated fats? Scientists have long suspected that the answer to the so-called "French paradox" lies in red wine. Now, the results of a new study bring them closer to understanding why. ...> Full Article

For Patients With Colon Cancer, Family History Of Colorectal Cancer Associated With Reduced Risk Of Recurrence And Death (6/5/2008)

Among patients with advanced colon cancer receiving treatment that includes chemotherapy, a family history of colorectal cancer is associated with a significant reduction in cancer recurrence and death, with the risk reduced further by having an increasing number of affected first-degree relatives ...> Full Article

Oestrogen applied to the human penis could stop the spread of HIV (6/5/2008)

In a world first, a new study has shown that topical oestrogen could help prevent HIV infection by blocking entry of the virus into the human penis. ...> Full Article

Cancer researchers develop new, non-toxic agents to locate tumors (6/5/2008)

Researchers have developed new contrast agents using natural calcium and proteins that are harmless and are more effective at detecting tumors. ...> Full Article

Manipulation of molecule protects intestinal cells from radiation (6/5/2008)

A new study identifies a signaling molecule that plays a major role in radiation-induced intestinal damage ...> Full Article

Vaccine May Double Survival in Patients with Deadly Brain Tumors (6/4/2008)

A vaccine aimed at inducing immunity to the most common and deadly type of brain tumor may stave off recurrence and more than double survival in patients ...> Full Article

New kidney protein speeds/improves the diagnosis of failing kidneys (6/4/2008)

NGAL protein levels in simple urine test reveal sudden kidney failure days sooner than current tests ...> Full Article

Treatment Improves Walking Ability of Parkinson's Patients (6/4/2008)

Pilot Study Tests Treatment Called "Functional Electrical Stimulation" ...> Full Article

How advanced prostate cancer becomes resistant to androgen-deprivation therapy (6/3/2008)

Findings suggest androgen production occurs within metastatic prostate tumors ...> Full Article

Scientists confirm link between inflammation, cancer (6/3/2008)

Chronic inflammation of the intestine or stomach can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer ...> Full Article

Metformin Increases Pathologic Complete Response Rates in Breast Cancer Patients With Diabetes (6/3/2008)

First clinical study looking at the role of metformin as possible anti-tumor agent ...> Full Article

Gender, Colorectal Cancer Survival Linked (6/3/2008)

Findings call for further study into the role of hormonal status in survival, USC researchers say. ...> Full Article

Fruits, vegetables, teas may protect smokers from lung cancer (6/2/2008)

Tobacco smokers who eat three servings of fruits and vegetables per day and drink green or black tea may be protecting themselves from lung cancer ...> Full Article

Parasites' family planning strategy helps malaria spread (6/2/2008)

Malaria parasites ensure the successful spread of the disease by being able to produce more sons than daughters when conditions are difficult ...> Full Article

Research News: The Structure of XPD Sheds Light on Cancer and Aging (6/2/2008)

The role of a unique DNA-repair protein in multiple diseases ...> Full Article

Chemist wins major grant to study obesity-diabetes link (6/2/2008)

A Florida State University researcher has received a major scientific grant to study the chemical processes within the human body that may lead to the development of diabetes ...> Full Article

New combination therapy safe, promising for melanoma patients (6/2/2008)

The combination of two different biotherapies may be beneficial for patients with inoperable melanoma ...> Full Article

Decoy Protein Captures Tumor Growth Factors (6/1/2008)

Implications for designing drugs to inhibit cancer ...> Full Article

Mosquito genes affecting malaria transmission in Africa revealed (6/1/2008)

Mosquito genes that control how many malaria parasites can successfully develop inside the body of the mosquito have been identified by researchers ...> Full Article

Study shows pine bark naturally reduces cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics (6/1/2008)

Extract improved diabetes control and reduced antihypertensive medications ...> Full Article

Even Low Levels of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk (6/1/2008)

A new study investigated the association between short-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and the risk of stroke and found that even low pollutant levels may increase that risk. ...> Full Article