Aging reversed through mitochondrial DNA replenishment Aging reversed through mitochondrial DNA replenishment Researchers have reversed wrinkled skin and hair loss, hallmarks of aging, in a mouse model. When a mutation leading to mitochondrial dysfunction is induced, the mouse develops wrinkled… Read More ›
Public Release: 28-Aug-2018 Survey reveals gaps in use and awareness of important nutritional information European Society of Cardiology An Irish survey of 200 men and women examines awareness, understanding, and use of food labels in preventing lifestyle-related disease in… Read More ›
Public Release: 23-Aug-2018 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society The use of antibiotics drives the development of antibiotic resistance, a major threat to public health worldwide. But these drugs also carry the risk of harm to individual patients, including children. According to… Read More ›
Public Release: 23-Aug-2018 Trehalose blocks glucose from liver Washington University School of Medicine New research, in mice, indicates that a natural sugar called trehalose blocks glucose from the liver and activates a gene that boosts insulin sensitivity, reducing the chance… Read More ›
Public Release: 24-Aug-2018 University of Copenhagen The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Every day a lot of people cycle to and from work or visit the gym to lift heavy weights. Regardless of the form of training they choose,… Read More ›
Public Release: 24-Aug-2018 Hebrew University drug trials show 50 percent cure rate in lab mice Acute myeloid leukemia is one of the most aggressive cancers. While other cancers have benefitted from new treatments, there has been no encouraging news for… Read More ›
Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. But it turns out that the beauty of those leaves could be skin-deep… Read More ›
Public Release: 20-Aug-2018 American Chemical Society IMAGE: Extracts from summer or fall red maple leaves are formulated into a powder that could be incorporated in skincare products to prevent wrinkles. Credit: Hang Ma BOSTON, Aug. 20, 2018 — Maple… Read More ›
Public Release: 20-Aug-2018 Effects of protein composition and concentration detailed in a new study from the Journal of Dairy Science® Elsevier Philadelphia, August 20, 2018 – A change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2… Read More ›
Public Release: 20-Aug-2018 Researchers discover mechanism that could lead to new, accessible treatment Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center IMAGE: This is Samir M. Parikh, MD, Nephrologist and Principal Investigator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Credit: Beth Israel… Read More ›
Public Release: 21-Aug-2018 Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. – The use of mud or wet clay as a topical skin treatment or a poultice is a common practice in some cultures and the concept of using mud as medicine goes… Read More ›
Public Release: 21-Aug-2018 Purdue University Credit: Purdue University/Erin Easterling WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — What if instead of daily insulin injections or wearing pumps, just getting a shot every few months could reverse Type 1 diabetes for you – or… Read More ›
Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Researchers report that giving mice dietary iron supplements enabled them to survive… Read More ›
Public Release: 13-Aug-2018 University of Massachusetts Medical School WORCESTER, MA – Reports from cannabis users that the drug reduces the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may finally be explained by new research from the University of Massachusetts Medical… Read More ›
Public Release: 13-Aug-2018 Wright On Marketing & Communications New research published in the July edition of the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, has established a strong correlation between blood levels of omega-3s, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and better brain function… Read More ›
Public Release: 14-Aug-2018 The Francis Crick Institute Chemicals produced by vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli could help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, a new study from the Francis Crick Institute shows. The research, published… Read More ›
Public Release: 8-Aug-2018 American Chemical Society Step aside carrots, onions and broccoli. The newest heart-healthy vegetable could be a gigantic, record-setting radish. In a study appearing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that compounds found in… Read More ›
Public Release: 9-Aug-2018 Salk scientists find that common dietary elements cure lethal infections, eliminating the need for antibiotics Salk Institute Caption Salk scientists find that common dietary elements cure lethal infections, eliminating the need for antibiotics. From left: (front) Yujung… Read More ›
Public Release: 9-Aug-2018 A review of recent studies suggests mitochondria may be the root cause of depression, providing an opportunity for novel antidepressant medication Frontiers A new area in depression research suggests dysfunction in mitochondria — the main source of… Read More ›
Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound As the results of this study show, the pungent principle of ginger, the so-called 6-gingerol, makes the level of the enzyme sulfhydryl oxidase 1… Read More ›