Scientists have determined the structure of an enzyme complex that regulates vital cell functions. Disregulation of such complexes is associated with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. The new work provides drug developers with a specific and unique new target to consider in their efforts to find new treatments. A complex complex The p38alpha:HePTP enzyme […]

Racing to raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension ” This weekend, more than 1,500 patients, family members and friends walked or ran the Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension at Stanford. The 5K race, one of the largest and longest-running PH events in the country, was founded in 2001 by a patient with the rare lung disorder and her family in an […]

Kicking the smoking habit for good ” I still smile when I remember talking with a friend who told me he had quit smoking a few years back. “But I saw you smoking on Saturday,” I reminded him. After a pause, he murmured that he had given up his daily habit and now only smoked […]

Smokers sought for study of different approach to quitting Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine are recruiting smokers for a study to test a different approach to helping them quit cigarettes and bolster their chances of staying smoke-free for good. The study will assess whether an extended period of one-on-one counseling — after an initial phase of […]

The economic benefits of publicly funded medical research “While the health benefits of medical research are easily observed in our everyday lives -through stories of patient survival, biomedical discoveries and prevention strategies – the economic rewards often go unnoticed. To help the public better understand the far-reaching impact of medical schools and teaching hospitals, the Association of American […]

Is barefoot running better for the body? “Recent research has shown runners who eschew shoes may be less likely to do serious injury to their feet. However, some doctors have cautioned that the practice can cause injuries rather than prevent them. Interested to know more about the potential benefits and risks of barefoot running, I contacted Michael Fredericson, MD, who has […]

A conversation about the merits of stretching “A life-long runner, I have spent my fair share of time in physical therapists’ offices seeking treatment for fitness-related injuries. Often during these visits, health-care providers assess my flexibility, deem it unsatisfactory and recommend a variety of stretches to further protect my muscles, tendons and joints from harm. […]

Risk management in rural areas: IFAD to issue a technical guide for weather index-based insurance Rome, 7 November 2011 – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) will release a technical guide titled ‘Weather Index-based Insurance in Agricultural Development: A Technical Guide for practitioners to help manage weather risks. “Rural poor […]

UN and Brazil launch initiative to combat hunger among school children The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Brazilian Government today launched a new initiative to help countries run their own national school meal programmes to advance the nutrition and education of children. The Centre of Excellence Against Hunger, located in the capital, […]

Brazil And WFP Launch Centre Of Excellence Against Hunger …                                     WFP and the Government of Brazil have launched the Centre of Excellence Against Hunger, a joint initiative which aims to help countries expand their school meal programmes so as to improve […]