Link between pancreatic cancer survival and obesity

Scientists have found evidence that obesity can shorten survival rates for pancreatic cancer:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-links-obesity-lower-pancreatic-cancer-survival-rates-191800769.html

New test for pancreatic cancer

Researchers have developed a test to find early pancreatic cancer:

http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-design-test-detect-early-pancreatic-cancer-220600547.html

Scientists uncover new genes related to Sjӧgren’s Syndrome

Researchers have found new genes they say link to Sjӧgren’s Syndrome:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-identify-genes-linked-sj-gren-syndrome-154700001.html

 

Link between some types of Crohn's and certain intestinal cells

Scientists have established a link between specific types of cells in the intestines and the presence of Crohn's disease:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-links-crohns-disease-cases-specialized-cells-151300644.html

Scientists link zinc deficiency to two diseases

A shortage of zinc in the body has been linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, researchers say:

http://news.yahoo.com/zinc-shortage-potentially-linked-alzheimers-parkinsons-214500129.html

Use 2 tests for asthma

Using two tests for asthma gives a much better chance of accurate diagnosis, a study says:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-says-combining-two-tests-yields-better-asthma-155600484.html

Are you ready for the 2013 fall leaves?

Here's the schedule of peak periods throughout the country:

http://voices.yahoo.com/best-dates-see-fall-leaves-2013-12332748.html?cat=16

Alzheimer's research goes in a new direction

Focus shifts from treating symptoms to prevention in healthy but at-risk population: 

http://news.yahoo.com/uncle-sam-awards-33-2-million-grant-test-170400251.html

Could this study lead to a new melanoma treatment?

California scientists developed in using mouse models:

http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-discover-important-role-gene-linked-melanoma-220500581.html;_ylt=A2KJ3Ccx4jhSn3UAIKPQtDMD

Back to school in the 1950s

It was a different world then . . . maybe a better one for youngsters in school:

http://voices.yahoo.com/back-school-1950s-12289783.html

Chance of heart disease rises in winter months

Researchers say the chance of developing heart disease is greatest in the winter:

http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-risk-heart-disease-greatest-winter-162300573.html

Genetic link identified for childhood leukemia

Scientists have discovered some exciting information for one type of childhood leukemia: 

http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-genetic-basis-major-type-childhood-leukemia-164000428.html

News about Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Results of a new study using animal models show promise of a therapy to slow progress or developing of Lou Gehrig's disease:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-says-therapy-slows-lou-gehrigs-disease-184600486.html

New experimental drug for Crohn's disease

It's sitting with the FDA for approval but shows promise, experts say:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/vonda-sines-color-me-crohns/experimental-crohns-disease-drug-shows-promise/

Brain size linked to anorexia?

Scientists have uncovered a relationship between brain size and developing anorexia in adolescent girls:

http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-copper-buildup-alzheimers-disease-163800745.html