Connecting Research and Experts with Journalists

• share
• favorite_border

University of Kentucky researchers have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may better explain what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Haining Zhu reports on how mutations in superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) slows down the intracellular transport of molecules in neurons.

• share
• favorite_border

A new class of compounds developed by two University of Kentucky researchers shows promise as a nontoxic treatment of some cancers previously treated with toxic chemotherapy.

• share
• favorite_border

Alli is the first and only FDA-approved OTC product for weight loss. It is available in stores June 15. Dr. James Anderson, UK HealthCare weight loss researcher, studied the effects of the drug on mildly to moderately overweight individuals and found it does aid weight loss.

• share
• favorite_border

Researchers at the University of Kentucky have advanced research of a natural product found in an Indian medicinal plant that has shown effectiveness in blocking blood-vessel and tumor growth. The discovery may help lead to treatments for certain types of metastatic breast, prostate and colon cancers.

• share
• favorite_border

A team of University of Kentucky researchers has identified the roles that herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) proteins play during the invasion of cells.

• share
• favorite_border

Dr. James Anderson, a weight loss researcher, led a nine-year study of patients who have lost 100 or more pounds. Such weight loss can be achieved by following an intensive behavioral program. This method is significantly safer than undergoing bariatric surgery to achieve similar weight loss results.

• share
• favorite_border

While certain adaptive shoulder changes can allow pitches to go faster, too much of a good thing can be bad for growing kids.

• share
• favorite_border

University of Kentucky researchers find indications that tooth loss and oral disease may contribute to dementia late in life.

• share
• favorite_border

This study is unique in that it shows Transcendental Meditation to be effective in reducing high blood pressure compared to other stress reduction programs.

• share
• favorite_border

Parents of overweight children often desire a "˜quick fix' for the problem and request thyroid tests, but, unfortunately, screening for hypothyroidism is not the answer, says a new study.