The Science Daily: ScienceDaily Health Headlines -- for Saturday, December 18, 2010

ScienceDaily Health Headlines

for Saturday, December 18, 2010

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Where unconscious memories form (December 17, 2010) -- A small area deep in the brain called the perirhinal cortex is critical for forming unconscious conceptual memories, researchers have found. ... > full story

Novel drug offers hope for early intervention in cystic fibrosis patients (December 17, 2010) -- Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with normal to mildly impaired lung function may benefit from a new investigational drug designed to help prevent formation of the sticky mucus that is a hallmark of the disease, according to researchers involved in a phase 3 clinical trial of the drug. Called denufosol, the investigational medication can be given early in the CF disease process, and may help delay the progression of lung disease in these patients, the researchers found. ... > full story

Ion channel responsible for pain identified (December 17, 2010) -- Neuroscience researchers conducting basic research on ion channels have demonstrated a process that could have a profound therapeutic impact on pain. ... > full story

Asthma disproportionately affects low-income populations (December 17, 2010) -- Almost 5 million Californians have been diagnosed with asthma, and those living in poverty suffer more severe consequences than those in higher income brackets, according to a new report. Low-income Californians with asthma experience more frequent symptoms, end up in the emergency room or hospital more often, and miss more days of work and school. The study calculates prevalence among adults and children in California counties. ... > full story

Mom's voice plays special role in activating newborn's brain (December 17, 2010) -- A mother's voice will preferentially activate the parts of the brain responsible for language learning, say researchers. The research team made the discovery after performing electrical recordings on the infants within the 24 hours following their birth. ... > full story

Gene information predicts survival time, possible new treatment options for lung-cancer patients (December 17, 2010) -- Researchers have discovered sets of genes active in cancer cells and normal tissue that predict survival time and potential new treatments for patients with non-small cell lung cancer. ... > full story

Decades after childhood radiation, thyroid cancer a concern (December 17, 2010) -- When children are exposed to head and neck radiation, whether due to cancer treatment or multiple diagnostic CT scans, the result is an increased risk of thyroid cancer for the next 58 years or longer, according to new research. ... > full story

Popping a pill can help some alcoholics curb drinking (December 17, 2010) -- A little-used medication can help treat alcoholism, an updated review of studies confirms. The medication naltrexone -- brand names are Depade and ReVia -- when combined with counseling or interventions like Alcoholics Anonymous, were found to help cut the risk of heavy drinking in patients who are dependent on alcohol. ... > full story

Largest network of protein interactions related to Alzheimer's disease identified (December 17, 2010) -- Through a complex analysis of protein interactions, researchers have discovered new molecular mechanisms that may be involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. ... > full story

Beetroot juice could help people live more active lives (December 17, 2010) -- New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it's not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties -- its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives. ... > full story

Proximity to freeway associated with autism (December 17, 2010) -- Living near a freeway may be associated with increased risk of autism, according to a new study. The study examined the locations where the children's families' lived during the first, second and third trimesters of their mothers' pregnancies, and at the time of the baby's birth and looked at the proximity of these homes to a major road or freeway. ... > full story

Human fetal immune system arises from entirely different source than adult immune system (December 17, 2010) -- Researchers have shown for the first time that the human fetal immune system arises from an entirely different source than the adult immune system, and is more likely to tolerate than fight foreign substances in its environment. ... > full story

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