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Magnesium affects prostate cancer risk
Low blood levels of magnesium are associated with more aggressive prostate cancer, a recent study suggests. Read MoreJun 3, 2011
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Bacterial protein found in yogurt may alleviate inflammatory bowel disorders
A protein isolated from beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and dairy products could offer a new, oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders. Read MoreMay 23, 2011
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Cells open doors for reovirus
The cellular factor Src helps reoviruses enter cells. Read MoreMay 13, 2011
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Protein related to aging holds breast cancer clues
David Gius, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues are studying an aging-associated protein’s role in the development of breast cancer in older women. (Vanderbilt University/photo by Mary Donaldson) The most common type of breast cancer in older women – estrogen and progesterone receptor (ER/PR) positive breast cancer – has been linked to… Read MoreFeb 1, 2011
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Breast cancer patients with strong social network live longer
(Photo credit: iStock photo) Breast cancer patients who have a strong social support system in the first year after diagnosis are less likely to die or have a recurrence of cancer, according to new research from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Shanghai Institute of Preventive Medicine. The study, led… Read MoreJan 31, 2011