In the green of health: Just 5 minutes of ‘green exercise’ optimal for good mental health
Contact: Michael Bernstein
m_bernstein@acs.org
202-872-6042
American Chemical Society
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2010 How much “green exercise” produces the greatest improvement in mood and sense of personal well-being? A new study in the American Chemical Society’s semi-monthly journal Environmental Science & Technology has a surprising answer.
Olive oil could guard against developing ulcerative colitis
April 30, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Simon Dunford
s.dunford@uea.ac.uk
44-160-359-2203
University of East Anglia
Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Comprehensive asthma care keeps kids out of the hospital
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Contact: Susan Martin
ssmartin@aap.org
847-434-7877
American Academy of Pediatrics Read more
Sleeping well at 100 years of age: Study searches for the secrets to healthy longevity
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Contact: Kathleen McCann
kmccann@aasmnet.org
708-492-0930
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Read more
Unmasking anthrax for immune destruction
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Laura Udakis
l.udakis@sgm.ac.uk
44-118-988-1843
Society for General Microbiology
Anthrax-causing bacteria can be engineered to shed their invisibility cloaks, making it easier for the immune system to eradicate it, according to a new study published in Microbiology. The work could lead to new measures to treat anthrax infection in the event of a biological warfare attack.
Self-help — tumors promote their own metastasis
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Angela Colmone, Ph.D.
acolmone@asip.org
301-634-7953
American Journal of Pathology
Louisville, KY Current research suggests that tumor-secreted exosomes inhibit the immune response, enhancing tumor metastasis. The related report by Liu et al, “Contribution of MyD88 to the tumor exosome-mediated induction of myeloid derived suppressor cells,” appears in the May 2010 issue of The American Journal of Pathology.
Molecular imaging can identify a potentially deadly blood vessel condition, research suggests
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Amy Shaw
ashaw@snm.org
703-652-6773
Society of Nuclear Medicine Read more
First trial of pemetrexed with radiation and chemo in lung cancer shows promising results
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Vanessa Pavinato
media@esmo.org
European Society for Medical Oncology Read more
Protein: A critical component of overall health
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Egg Nutrition News Bureau
info@eggnutrition.org
312-233-1211
Egg Nutrition Center Read more
Meta-analysis: Radiotherapy variants improve survival in non-metastatic lung cancer
April 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Contact: Vanessa Pavinato
media@esmo.org
European Society for Medical Oncology Read more
