A Natural Dye Obtained from Lichens May Combat Alzheimer’s Disease
Public release date: 23-Nov-2011 A red dye derived from lichens that has been used for centuries to color fabrics and food appears to reduce the abundance of small toxic protein…
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Live virus used in polio vaccine can evolve and infect, warns TAU researcher
" Can act like wild poliovirus and continue the threat of contagion " November 7, 2011 Health professionals and researchers across the globe believe they are on the verge of…
Tear drops may rival blood drops in testing blood sugar in diabetes
Public release date: 9-Nov-2011 Scientists are reporting development and successful laboratory testing of an electrochemical sensor device that has the potential to measure blood sugar levels from tears instead…
Testing of seafood imported into the US is inadequate / only 2 percent of all seafood imported into the U.S. is tested for contamination
Public release date: 9-Nov-2011 Finfish, shrimp, and seafood products are some of the most widely traded foods and about 85 percent of seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported. A…
Severe alcoholic hepatitis: An effective combination of 2 treatments / (N-acetylcysteine)
Public release date: 10-Nov-2011 Acute alcoholic hepatitis is one of the most serious forms of alcoholic liver disease, affecting individuals with chronic excessive alcohol consumption, which generally equates to more…
Low vitamin C levels may raise heart failure patients’ risk
Public release date: 13-Nov-2011 Low levels of vitamin C were associated with higher levels of high sensitivity C-Reactive protein (hsCRP) and shorter intervals without major cardiac issues or death for…
‘Alien’ life form is grown in a lab: Scientists add unnatural DNA strands to the genetic code of bacteria to create a new strain
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, introduced DNA molecules not found in nature to a common bacterium The E. coli bugs are able to grow…
Parkinson’s disease risk greater in those exposed to trichloroethylene / common agent in dry-cleaning solutions, adhesives, paints, and carpet cleaners
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 Symptoms of disease may appear 10 to 40 years following exposure A novel study in twins found that exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE) — a hazardous organic…
Contraceptive pill associated with increased prostate cancer risk worldwide
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 Oral contraceptive use is associated with prostate cancer: An ecological study Use of the contraceptive pill is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer around…
Suggested link between radon and skin cancer
Public release date: 14-Nov-2011 A new study published this week suggests that a link may exist between radon exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer Researchers from the European Centre for Environment…
Milk thistle stops lung cancer in mice
Public release date: 15-Nov-2011 November 15, 2011 By Garth Sundem Tissue with wound-like conditions allows tumors to grow and spread. In mouse lung cancer cells, treatment with silibinin, a major component…
Garlic oil component may form treatment to protect heart
Public release date: 16-Nov-2011 A component of garlic oil may help release protective compounds to the heart after heart attack, during cardiac surgery, or as a treatment for heart failure.…
Probiotic protects intestine from radiation injury
Public release date: 16-Nov-2011 Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that taking a probiotic before radiation therapy can protect the intestine from damage —…
Today’s teens will die younger of heart disease
Public release date: 16-Nov-2011 High blood sugar, obesity, poor diet, smoking, little exercise make adolescents unhealthiest in US history CHICAGO — A new study that takes a complete snapshot of…
Coffee consumption associated with decreased risk for basal cell carcinoma
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 BOSTON — Caffeine could be related to an inverse association between basal cell carcinoma risk and consumption of coffee, a study found. The prospective study, presented…
Acetaminophen and nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs associated with increased risk for renal cell carcinoma
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 Analgesics use associated with increased risk for renal cell carcinoma BOSTON — Use of acetaminophen and nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was associated with a significantly increased…
High fluid intake appears to reduce bladder cancer risk
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 BOSTON — Drinking plenty of fluids may provide men with some protection against bladder cancer, according to a study presented at the 10th AACR International Conference…
Could additives in hot dogs affect incidence of colon cancer?
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 BOSTON — The addition of ascorbate (vitamin C) or its close relative, erythorbate, and the reduced amount of nitrite added in hot dogs, mandated in 1978,…
Exposure to chemical BPA before birth linked to behavioral, emotional difficulties in girls
Public release date: 24-Oct-2011 Boston, MA – Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical used to make plastic containers and other consumer goods – is associated…
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