Posts by NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine
E-cigarette smoke caused lung cancer in mice
Exposure to electronic-cigarette (E-cig) smoke caused mice to develop lung cancer, a new study finds. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers identify mechanism that may drive obesity epidemic
A molecular “trick” that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, …
Read Full ArticleRemoval of gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice
The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds. …
Read Full ArticleLupus strongly linked to imbalances in gut microbiome
The disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — marked by the attack on joints, skin, and kidneys by the body’s immune system — is linked to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the gut. …
Read Full ArticlePhysician-targeted marketing is associated with increase in opioid overdose deaths
Many individuals cite prescription opioids as their gateway to illicit opioid use. However, while prescription opioids are involved in more than one-third of all opioid …
Read Full ArticleReliance on ‘YouTube medicine’ may be dangerous for those concerned about prostate cancer
The most popular YouTube videos on prostate cancer often offer misleading or biased medical information that poses potential health risks to patients, …
Read Full ArticleNew kind of compound shows early promise against prostate cancer
A new type of molecule blocks the action of genes that drive the growth of therapy-resistant prostate cancer, a new study finds. …
Read Full ArticleAntibiotics may increase risk of type 1 diabetes by changing the mix of intestinal bacteria
A single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes. This is the finding of a study in mice led by researchers from NYU Medical School and published online July 24 in the journal eLife. …
Read Full ArticleCannabidiol significantly reduces seizures in patients with severe form of epilepsy
Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant that does not produce a “high” and has been an increasing focus of medical research, was shown in a new large-scale, randomized, controlled trial …
Read Full ArticleTop sports leagues heavily promote unhealthy food and beverages, new study finds
The majority of food and beverages marketed through multi-million-dollar television and online sports sponsorships are unhealthy — and may be contributing to the escalating obesity epidemic among children and adolescents in the U.S. …
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