Vitamin B3 may offer new tool in fight against ‘superbugs’
"high doses of this vitamin increased by 1,000 times the ability of immune cells to kill staph bacteria" 07 SEP 2012 CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study suggests that…
How a virus might make you diabetic later in life
07 SEP 2012 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the viruses that most infected people carry without ill effects. Once infected you are infected for life and, although it normally is…
Adolescent pot use leaves lasting mental deficits
7 SEP 2012 DURHAM, N.C. — The persistent, dependent use of marijuana before age 18 has been shown to cause lasting harm to a person’s intelligence, attention and memory, according…
Nutrition tied to improved sperm DNA quality in older men
Berkeley Lab study links healthy micronutrient intake with reduced DNA fragmentation A new study led by scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) found…
100% Remission rate for Multiple Sclerosis in rats with Calcitriol and D3.. With possible human protocols
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K6LbrkbtMQ] In September 2013 we reported on the trial ( Journal of Neuroimmunology 263 (2013) 64–74 ) involving the 100% remission rate in rodents of MS with a single injection of…
Breast milk promotes a different gut flora growth than infant formulas
07 SEP 2012 DURHAM, N.C. – The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but now scientists at Duke University Medical Center have described a unique property that makes…
Researchers discover missed medical conditions in more than 1 in 4 critically ill adults
Johns Hopkins team finds ICU misdiagnoses may account for as many annual deaths as breast cancer Armstrong Institute researchers discover missed medical conditions in more than 1 in 4 critically…
Why some fats are worse than others?
7 SEP 2012 All dietary fats are not created equal. Some types of fats have been linked to ailments like heart disease and diabetes, while others, like those often found…
Antibiotic residues in sausage meat may promote pathogen survival
07 SEP 2012 Antibiotic residues in uncured pepperoni or salami meat are potent enough to weaken helpful bacteria that processors add to acidify the sausage to make it safe for…
Chocolate: A sweet method for stroke prevention in men?
07 SEP 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new study published…
Bacterial cause found for skin condition rosacea
7 SEP 2012 Scientists are closer to establishing a definitive bacterial cause for the skin condition rosacea. This will allow more targeted, effective treatments to be developed for sufferers, according…
WSU researchers discover mechanism leading from trichomoniasis to prostate cancer
07 SEP 2012 Finding could lead to better diagnosis and treatment PULLMAN, Wash.—Researchers have identified a way in which men can develop prostate cancer after contracting trichomoniasis, a curable but…
Lyme retreatment guidance may be flawed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Most doctors treat Lyme disease with antibiotics for two to four weeks after diagnosis, but if symptoms persist after that, medical guidelines recommend against antibiotic…
Chemical exposure in the womb from household items may contribute to obesity
Woodruff Health Sciences Center | Aug. 30, 2012 Pregnant women who are highly exposed to common environmental chemicals – polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) – have babies that are smaller at birth…
Affluent people less likely to reach out to others in times of chaos, study suggests
By Yasmin Anwar, Media Relations | August 30, 2012 BERKELEY — Crises are said to bring people closer together. But a new study from UC Berkeley suggests that while the…
Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems
Vienna, Austria: Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research. The study will be presented today (2…
Coconut oil could combat tooth decay
07 SEP 2012 Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products,…
Heavy drinking rewires brain, increasing susceptibility to anxiety problems
7 SEP 2012 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Doctors have long recognized a link between alcoholism and anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Those who drink heavily are at…
Artificial sweeteners trigger changes that can lead to diabetes, weight gain.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzpvanivyE] Artificial sweeteners trigger changes that can lead to diabetes, weight gain. - “Our relationship with our own individual mix of gut bacteria is a huge factor in determining…
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