Imperial Valley News Center
Stereotactic body radiation therapy plus chemotherapy improves survival among stage 4 lung cancer patients
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- Written by Lori Soderbergh
Dallas, Texas - A clinical trial that combined stereotactic body radiation therapy with a specific chemotherapy regimen more than doubled survival rates for certain stage 4 lung cancer patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer researchers report.
Enzyme's Alter Ego Helps Activate the Immune System
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- Written by Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland - Already known to cut proteins, the enzyme SPPL3 turns out to have additional talents, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. In its newly discovered role, SPPL3 works without cutting proteins to activate T cells, the immune system’s foot soldiers. Because its structure is similar to that of presenilin enzymes, which have been implicated in Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers believe their findings could shed more light on presenilin functions, in addition to providing new insight into how the immune system is controlled.
Women's Wellness: New Year New Intimacy
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- Written by Jordan Rullo, Ph.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - The most popular New Year’s resolutions are about physical and mental health - lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, drink less alcohol. Yet, we often forget about sexual health. People who are happy with their sexual health tend to be happier people. Why not make a resolution about sexual health?
Caffeine and depression: Is there a link?
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- Written by Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D.
Imperial, California - There's no clear link between caffeine intake and depression. However, caffeine intake and depression may be linked indirectly for people who are particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine or who have too much caffeine.
Keys to a Healthier 2015
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Imperial, California - The New Year is here, and resolutions are ever-present. Many of these commitments to betterment involve some form of health improvement but lifestyle changes are easier planned than implemented. However, Mayo Clinic Health System family physician Daniel Stahl, M.D., points out there may be some low-hanging fruit when it comes to enhancing your well-being next year. While some of these suggestions are obvious, Dr. Stahl says they can’t be reiterated enough and shares basic keys for a healthier 2015.
Supplements: Nutrition in a pill
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Scottsdale, Arizona - The Dietary Guidelines for Americans make it clear that your nutritional needs should be met primarily through your diet.
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