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Drug trial shows promise for relieving constipation among chronic pain sufferers

Data demonstrates potential for naloxegol to be first once daily oral medication to relieve opioid-induced constipation ...

Number of people in UK diagnosed with eating disorders is increasing

The number of people diagnosed with eating disorders has increased by 15 per cent since 2000, according to a new study by ...

Leading explanations for whooping cough's resurgence don't stand up to scrutiny

ANN ARBOR—Whooping cough has exploded in the United States and some other developed countries in recent decades, and many experts suspect ineffective childhood vaccines for the alarming resurgence. ... Full story

Promising treatment for progeria within reach

Pharmaceuticals that inhibit a specific enzyme may be useful in treating progeria, or accelerated aging in children. A new study performed at the Sahlgrenska Academy indicates that the development of progeria in mice was inhibited upon reducing the production of this enzyme. ... Full story

Insomnia May Be Linked to Future Hospitalization, Increased Health Service Use

Having trouble falling or staying asleep? Insomnia may be an important indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults, according to a new study published online in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. ... Full story

Saint Louis University Studies an Investigational Drug to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder

As part of a multi-center research study, Saint Louis University researchers are investigating the use of an investigational drug for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. ... Full story

Vitamin C does not alleviate gout as previously thought

Latest research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, has shown vitamin C does not significantly lower uric acid levels in gout patients, despite previous studies touting its benefit. ... Full story

Strength and Family Key to Recovering from Eating Disorder

Spencerport teen named Golisano Children's Hospital Miracle Kid for 2013 ... Full story

Professional triathlete won’t let cystic fibrosis slow her

By Audrey Gouskos - Lisa Bentley has been a professional tri-athlete for 20 years, having participated in 33 worldwide Ironman competitions in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Germany and winning 11 championship titles. Ironman requires a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180- kilometre bike ride and a 42- kilometre run. ... Full story

Children with rare disease CDG don’t have mutation in every cell type

Children born with rare, inherited conditions known as Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation, or CDG, have mutations in one of the many enzymes the body uses to decorate its proteins and cells with sugars. Properly diagnosing a child with CDG and pinpointing the exact sugar gene that’s mutated can be a huge relief for parents—they better understand what they’re dealing with and doctors can sometimes use that information to develop a therapeutic approach. ... Full story

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