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