Public Release: 1-Jun-2017 Yale University Yale scientists have discovered the cause of a disfiguring skin disorder and determined that a commonly used medication can help treat the condition. About one in […]
Baby teeth link autism and heavy metals, NIH study suggests
Public Release: 1-Jun-2017 NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences IMAGE: This is a cross-section of tooth showing laser removal of the dentine layer, in tan, for analysis of metal content. […]
Household chemicals may impair thyroid in young girls
Public Release: 30-May-2017 Exposure to phthalates is linked to depressed function in the ‘master controller’ of brain development, potentially explaining known phthalate-related cognitive problems Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health […]
Statin therapy ineffective in older adults
We review the recenent JAMA research ” Was a statin beneficial for primary cardiovascular prevention in older adults? ” in regard to not only failing to reduce mortality rates, but actually increase […]
Study sweetens connection between cancer and sugar
Public Release: 26-May-2017 University of Texas at Dallas Caption Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have found that two types of non-small cell lung cancer metabolize glucose — […]
Vitamin D in pregnancy may help prevent childhood asthma
Public Release: 26-May-2017 King’s College London A new study published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has found that taking Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy can positively modify […]
Cannabis derivative cannabidiol reduces seizures in severe epilepsy disorder
Public Release: 24-May-2017 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine After years of anecdotal claims about its benefits, the cannabis derivative cannabidiol reduced seizure frequency by 39 […]
Vitamin D supplements could help pain management
Public Release: 23-May-2017 Society for Endocrinology Vitamin D supplementation combined with good sleeping habits may help manage pain-related diseases. This paper published in the Journal of Endocrinology, reviews published research […]
Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to lower risk of heart flutter
Public Release: 23-May-2017 Associations strongest for 1 serving/week for women and 2-6 servings/week for men, findings show BMJ Regular chocolate consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing the […]
Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis
Public Release: 23-May-2017 Reduces pain, improves function, and is safe; prescribe it for long term treatment, say researchers BMJ High quality (pharmaceutical grade) chondroitin sulfate is as good as a widely […]
Recommended daily protein intake too low for the elderly
Public Release: 23-May-2017 The minimum protein requirement for healthy adults has been set almost 15 years ago but there is a growing body of evidence that this recommended dietary allowance (RDA) […]
First study shows tie between probiotic and improved symptoms of depression
Public Release: 23-May-2017 McMaster University Hamilton, ON (May 23, 2017) – Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression, as well as help gastrointestinal upset, research from McMaster University has found. In […]
Statins increase all causes of mortality in older adults ( JAMA Study )
Public Release: 22-May-2017 Was a statin beneficial for primary cardiovascular prevention in older adults? The JAMA Network Journals Analysis of data from older adults who participated in a clinical trial showed no […]
Omega-3 fatty acids can neutralize listeria
Public Release: 22-May-2017 Fat can neutralize listeria University of Southern Denmark Certain fatty acids are not just part of a healthy diet. They can also neutralise the harmful listeria bacterium, a new […]
Bacteria neutralized by smell
We review the recent breakthrough ” Scientists investigate how the sense of smell works in bacteria “. Where researchers hypothesize that bacteria can be rendered harmless through altering their perception of scent. […]
Light exposure in the evening improves performance in the final spurt
Public Release: 19-May-2017 University of Basel IMAGE: Athletes in blue light: Performance during the final spurt is clearly increased by light exposure. Credit: University of Basel, Department of Sport, Exercise and […]
