Vegetable compound could become ingredient to treating Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
"shown to reduce the number of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells in the lab setting" - HOUSTON – (Dec. 12, 2012) – It looks like your mother was on to something…
Antiobiotic exposure early in life can lead to obesity in adulthood
Disruption of gut bacteria early in life can lead to obesity in adulthood Certain microbes found in the gut may protect against obesity and diabetes. A study published by Cell…
Women who have high cholesterol but had high levels of serum taurine were 60 % less likely to develop or die from coronary heart disease
Nutrient found in dark meat of poultry, some seafood, may have cardiovascular benefits Serum taurine found to protect some from coronary heart disease NEW YORK, March 1, 2012 – A…
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Eradicating dangerous bacteria may cause Permanent harm
- By the time a child in the US or other developed countries reaches the age of 18, s/he has already had on average 10-20 doses of antibiotics Public release…
Researchers discover how worms promote healing
Public release date: 1-Dec-2010 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Cytokines involved in IBD (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Findings identify potential strategies for treating inflammatory bowel diseases New York (Dec. 1, 2010) –…
Study links intestinal bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis
Contact: Craig Andrews craig.andrews@nyumc.org 212-404-3511 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Findings suggest bacterial disturbances in the gut may play a role in autoimmune attacks…
Study links intestinal bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis
Contact: Craig Andrews craig.andrews@nyumc.org 212-404-3511 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Findings suggest bacterial disturbances in the gut may play a role in autoimmune attacks…
Study links chemicals widely found in plastics and processed food to elevated blood pressure in children and teens
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Data from nearly 3,000 children shows dietary exposure to certain plastics may play a…
Study links chemicals widely found in plastics and processed food to elevated blood pressure in children and teens
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Data from nearly 3,000 children shows dietary exposure to certain plastics may play a…
H. pylori isn’t a major cause of death and may protect against stroke and some cancers
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine Disappearing bacterium may protect against stroke New York (January 9, 2013) -- A new…
BPA linked to potential adverse effects on heart and kidneys
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine NEW YORK (January 9, 2013) – Exposure to a chemical once used widely in…
BPA linked to potential adverse effects on heart and kidneys
Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine NEW YORK (January 9, 2013) – Exposure to a chemical once used widely in…
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Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study: H. pylori may strengthen the immune system
Contact: Lorinda Klein Lorindaann.Klein@nyumc.org NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine H. pylori may strengthen the immune system NEW YORK, July 15, 2008 – A long-time…
Obesity and metabolic syndrome associated with impaired brain function in adolescents
Contact: Jessica Guenzel Jessica.Guenzel@nyumc.org 212-404-3591 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine NEW YORK, September 3, 2012 – A new study by researchers at NYU School…
Antibiotic use in infants before 6 months associated with being overweight in childhood
Contact: lorinda klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine New York City (August 21, 2012) – Treating very young infants with antibiotics may…
Sepsis: Blood Poisoning Kills Thousands, But No Drugs to Help / Vitamin C: A potential life-saving treatment for sepsis
Rory Staunton's death started with a simple cut on his arm. Rory, a 12-year-old New Yorker, cut himself when he dove for a basketball at his school gym in late…
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study / H. pylori may strengthen the immune system
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 H. pylori may strengthen the immune system NEW YORK, July 15, 2008 – A long-time microbial inhabitant of the human stomach may protect children from developing…
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