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…
Flavonoid compound found in foods and supplements shown to prevent the formation of blood clots – Rutin
18 May 2012 Research findings offer a new direction for a therapeutic agent to prevent stroke, heart attack BOSTON — A compound called rutin, commonly found in fruits and vegetables…
Transmission of hepatitis C virus following antiviral treatment
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-Jul-2014 Millions of people throughout the world are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Left untreated, infection results in serious complications such as cirrhosis of the liver…
Researchers Discover Why Steroid Treatment for COPD Is Ineffective
Public release date: 18-Oct-2011 Findings Offer Potential New Drug Target for COPD Therapy Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to persistent inflammation of the airways and is typically managed with…
Vitamin B3 a powerful weapon against Staph ( Staphylococcus )
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKSjlR5lbEU] Highlights: - In laboratory tests with mice and human blood, Cedars-Sinai scientists found that vitamin B3 increased by up to 1,000 fold the ability of the immune system…
Gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori protects against asthma
Public release date: 1-Jul-2011 Infection with the gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori provides reliable protection against allergy- induced asthma, immunologists from the University of Zurich have demonstrated in an animal model…
Study shows how flu infections may prevent asthma
Public release date: 13-Dec-2010 - published online December 13 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, provide a potential immunological mechanism in support of the “hygiene hypothesis,” an idea that attributes…
Stress hormones accelerate tumor growth
Public release date: 12-Apr-2010 Chronic stress has recently been implicated as a factor that may accelerate the growth of tumors. However, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not…
Inflammatory skin damage in mice blocked by bleach solution, Stanford study finds
Contact: Krista Conger kristac@stanford.edu 650-725-5371 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. — Processes that age and damage skin are impeded by dilute bleach solution, according to a new study by…
Cancerous cells from donor kidney linked to recipient skin cancer
Patients that receive kidney transplants have an increased risk of an invasive form of skin cancer. It is unclear if donor tissue contributes to cancer formation. In this issue…
Newly approved blood thinner may increase susceptibility to some viral infections
Contact: Les Lang llang@med.unc.edu 919-966-9366 University of North Carolina Health Care CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina indicates that a newly…
Could probiotics help HIV patients?
Contact: Jillian Hurst press_releases@the-jci.org Journal of Clinical Investigation Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are the first line therapy for patients with HIV; however, ARV-treated, HIV-infected individuals still have a higher mortality rate…
Could probiotics help HIV patients?
Contact: Jillian Hurst press_releases@the-jci.org Journal of Clinical Investigation Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are the first line therapy for patients with HIV; however, ARV-treated, HIV-infected individuals still have a higher mortality rate…
Low iron levels increase the risk of H. pylori-associated gastric cancer
H. pylori frequently causes gastric ulcers and is also one of the greatest risk factors for gastric cancer. H. pylori infection is also associated with another gastric cancer risk…
144th Health Research Report 14 DEC 2012
Health Research Report 144th Issue 14 DEC 2012 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano www.vit.bz www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.facebook.com/engineeringevil www.engineeringevil.com www.healthresearchreport.me Editors top five: Too few In this Issue: 1. Extended sleep reduces pain…
144th Health Research Report 14 DEC 2012
Health Research Report 144th Issue 14 DEC 2012 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano www.vit.bz www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.engineeringevil.com Editors top five: Too few In this Issue: 1. Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity 2. Lithium…
144th Health Research Report 14 DEC 2012
Health Research Report 144th Issue 14 DEC 2012 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano www.vit.bz www.youtube.com/vhfilm www.healthresearchreport.me Editors top five: Too few In this Issue: 1. Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity 2.…
Lithium restores cognitive function in Down syndrome mice
Contact: Jillian Hurst press_releases@the-jci.org Journal of Clinical Investigation Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is the leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability. In the brain, Down syndrome…
Lithium restores cognitive function in Down syndrome mice
Contact: Jillian Hurst press_releases@the-jci.org Journal of Clinical Investigation Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is the leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability. In the brain, Down syndrome results…
Fructose-sweetened but not glucose-sweetened beverages can adversely affect both sensitivity to the hormone insulin and how the body handles fats
Contact: Karen Honey press_releases@the-jci.org 215-573-1850 Journal of Clinical Investigation Too much sugar is bad, but which sugar is worse: Fructose or glucose? In 2005, the average American consumed 64kg of…
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