Public Release: 17-Aug-2017 NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine Credit: NYU Langone Health Vitamin C may “tell” faulty stem cells in the bone marrow to mature and die normally, instead […]
Latency of seizures determined by diet, omega-3 fatty acids
Public Release: 17-Aug-2017 Estrogen-mediated brain protection directly linked to intake of fatty acids found in oils Hiroshima University The latest research from Hiroshima University connecting DHA synthesis to estrogen production, […]
In a nutshell: Walnuts activate brain region involved in appetite control
Public Release: 16-Aug-2017 First-of-its-kind study reveals mechanism of walnuts’ documented ability to decrease hunger Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center IMAGE: fMRI tests revealed increased activity in right insula, the part […]
New test differentiates between Lyme disease, similar illness
Public Release: 16-Aug-2017 Colorado State University Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States. But it can be confused with similar conditions, including Southern Tick-Associated […]
Compounds in desert creosote bush could treat giardia and ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infections
Public Release: 15-Aug-2017 University of California – San Diego Researchers at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical […]
Breakthrough device heals organs with a single touch
Public Release: 7-Aug-2017 Device instantly delivers new DNA or RNA into living skin cells to change their function Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical […]
You are what your grandmother ate: Intergenerational impacts of prenatal nourishment
Public Release: 7-Aug-2017 New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that parents’ own nutritional experiences in utero have an impact on how their children grow Federation of American Societies for Experimental […]
Herbal medicine shows potential to treat cancer
Public Release: 6-Aug-2017 King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Researchers from KAUST have been searching locally for plants that have potential for use to combat cancer. Now, three plants […]
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Public Release: 3-Aug-2017 Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza Washington University School of Medicine Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects […]
New report gives methods for developing dietary reference intakes based on chronic disease
Public Release: 3-Aug-2017 New report recommends methods and guiding principles for developing dietary reference intakes based on chronic disease National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine WASHINGTON – A new report […]
An end to cavities for people with sensitive teeth?
Public Release: 2-Aug-2017 American Chemical Society An ice cold drink is refreshing in the summer, but for people with sensitive teeth, it can cause a painful jolt in the mouth. This […]
Green tea ingredient may ameliorate memory impairment, brain insulin resistance, and obesity
Public Release: 28-Jul-2017 New research in The FASEB Journal identifies potential therapeutic intervention for memory impairment, neuroinflammation, and brain insulin resistance induced by high-fat, high-fructose diet Federation of American Societies for […]
Brain cells found to control aging
Public Release: 26-Jul-2017 Albert Einstein College of Medicine IMAGE: This is Dr. Dongsheng Cai. Credit: Albert Einstein College of Medicine July 26, 2017 — (BRONX, NY) –Scientists at Albert Einstein […]
Scientists propose new approach to hitting the gym
Public Release: 26-Jul-2017 James Cook University James Cook University sports scientists are warning that fatigue from weight training can carry over to endurance training and the two activities must be […]
UAlberta and McGill scientists uncover a hidden calcium cholesterol connection
Public Release: 26-Jul-2017 New study shows that targeting calcium in the cell could lead to a new way to control cholesterol metabolism University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry […]
Nanoparticles loaded with component of common spice kill cancer cells
Public Release: 25-Jul-2017 Curcumin formula shows promise against treatment-resistant childhood cancer University of Central Florida Attaching curcumin, a component of the common spice turmeric, to nanoparticles can be used to target […]
