Yoga Can Lower Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to…
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Speeding up genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease
People with Huntington’s disease suffer from jerky body movements and decreasing mental abilities. The condition usually leads to death 15–20…
Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer’s across generations
In a new study, researchers at the Biodesign Institute explore a safe and simple treatment for one of the most…
Serious Loneliness Spans the Adult Lifespan but there is a Silver Lining
Feeling alone linked to psychological and physical ills, but wisdom may be a protective factor In recent years, public health…
Targeted Cognitive Training Benefits Patients with Severe Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is among the most difficult mental illnesses to treat, in part because it is characterized by a wide range…
Half a Million Tests and Many Mosquitoes Later, New Buzz about a Malaria Prevention Drug
Most malaria drugs are designed to reduce symptoms after infection. They work by blocking replication of the disease-causing parasites in…
UC San Diego Researchers Develop Sensors to Detect and Measure Cancer’s Ability to Spread
The spread of invasive cancer cells from a tumor’s original site to distant parts of the body is known as…