Public Release: 5-May-2017 German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) Many specialized cells, such as in the skin, gut or blood, have a lifespan of only a few days. Therefore, steady […]
Study finds infants prescribed antacids have increased risk of fractures during childhood
Public Release: 4-May-2017 Research suggests antacid medications should be used only be used for more severe symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease American Academy of Pediatrics SAN FRANCISCO – New research being […]
Can the antioxidant resveratrol reduce artery stiffness in diabetics?
Public Release: 4-May-2017 American Heart Association Meeting Report — Session 15 — Poster Presentation 164 American Heart Association Minneapolis, May. 4, 2017 — Resveratrol, a natural compound found in red […]
Study suggests omega-3 in mothers’ diets may lower children’s risk of type 1 diabetes
Public Release: 4-May-2017 Diabetologia New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests that omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), derived […]
50 per cent of baby rice food products still contain an illegal level of inorganic arsenic.
Public Release: 4-May-2017 Queen’s research shows illegal levels of arsenic found in baby foods Queen’s University Belfast In January 2016, the EU imposed a maximum limit of inorganic arsenic on manufacturers in […]
Psychological benefits for kids when mums keep taking folic acid
Public Release: 3-May-2017 Taking folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy may improve psychological development in children British Psychological Society Children’s emotional intelligence improved if mums take folic acid supplements throughout pregnancy. […]
Common cold duration is shortened similarly by zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges
Public Release: 3-May-2017 University of Helsinki There is no significant difference between zinc acetate lozenges and zinc gluconate lozenges regarding their efficacy in shortening the duration of common colds according […]
Phthalates increase the risk of allergies among children
Public Release: 3-May-2017 Researchers have demonstrated that increased exposure to phthalates during pregnancy and breastfeeding leads to epigenetic modifications in children Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ Phthalates, which are […]
Got hives? Hold the steroids
Public Release: 3-May-2017 American College of Emergency Physicians WASHINGTON — Despite standard use for the itching associated with urticaria (commonly known as hives), prednisone (a steroid) offered no additional relief […]
Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by plant therapy
We review the study ” Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by plant therapy ‘ in regard to 18 critically ill patients whom were resistant to all other malaria treatments were cured of […]
Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of miscarriage
Public Release: 1-May-2017 Canadian Medical Association Journal Many classes of common antibiotics, such as macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, sulfonamides and metronidazole, were associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in early […]
Widespread vitamin D deficiency likely due to sunscreen use, increase of chronic diseases
Public Release: 1-May-2017 Study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association highlights risk factors, treatment protocols American Osteopathic Association CHICAGO — May 1, 2017 — Results from a clinical review […]
Italian coffee reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 53%
We briefly review the research ” Italian-style coffee reduces the risk of prostate cancer” an epidemiological study which showed a 53% risk reduction. Citation: Reduction by coffee consumption of prostate cancer risk: […]
Antibiotics counteract the beneficial effect of whole grain
Public Release: 28-Apr-2017 Aarhus University According to recommendations from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, adult Danes should consume at least 75 g whole meal a day. However, it is not […]
Can aromatherapy calm competition horses?
Public Release: 26-Apr-2017 Experimental Biology 2017 Although studies suggest that inhaling certain scents may reduce stress in humans, aromatherapy is relatively unexplored in veterinary medicine. But new research presented today at […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to imbalanced microbiome
Public Release: 26-Apr-2017 Scientists identify abnormal levels of specific gut bacteria in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, including those with and without co-morbid IBS Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health […]
