Technology will allow better surveillance of bacterial populations, understanding of vaccine effectiveness Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  A new study led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the UK has, for the first time, used genome sequencing technology to track the[Read More…]

NIH study documents gender variations in brain activity Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered firm evidence for what many mothers have long suspected: women’s brains appear to be hard-wired to respond to the cries of a hungry infant. Researchers asked men and women[Read More…]

NIH-funded trial seeks volunteers to help discover ways to delay or prevent T1D Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. People with a family history of type 1 diabetes can now conveniently participate in free screening to help find ways to delay or prevent the disease, even if they live far from a[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  Adding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, according to a study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The plant-derived antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. National Nurses Week gives us a chance to recognize the contribution of the health care providers at the heart of our health care system.  Every day, nurses provide leadership, innovation and advocacy to meet the health care needs of Americans. From making sure a young mother[Read More…]

Number of kids with neurodevelopmental disabilities increases, but limitations due to physical donditions decrease WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  More children today have a disability than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among kids in higher-income families, according to a study presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic[Read More…]

Study shows magnesium intake, absorption significantly associated with bone density in children WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013.  This May, we mark the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. Ever since President Kennedy declared the first celebration in 1963, we have honored the contributions seniors make to our communities and have celebrated their rich years and experiences. This year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of[Read More…]

‘Big data’ to revolutionise healthcare Radical boost for drug discovery UK–(ENEWSPF)–03 May 2013.  The Prime Minister, David Cameron, was at Oxford University today to mark the launch of a centre that will put the UK at the forefront of revolutionising healthcare through ‘big data’ and better drug discovery. The new[Read More…]

Results support new view of molecules important for most nerve cell signaling Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  National Institutes of Health researchers used the popular anti-wrinkle agent Botox to discover a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. This novel role[Read More…]