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    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
    Joshua Shavit
    • 7 hours ago

    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds

    Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
    Exciting new treatment for HPV infections
    Joshua Shavit
    • 7 hours ago

    Exciting new treatment for HPV infections

    Daily use of a mushroom extract supported the immune system in clearing human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, according to researchers
    Ultrasound-assisted laser vaporizes arterial blockages
    Joseph Shavit
    • 19 hours ago

    Ultrasound-assisted laser vaporizes arterial blockages

    Researchers developed a method that combines a low-power laser with ultrasound to remove arterial plaque safely and efficiently.
    Scientists use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to kill cancer cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • 22 hours ago

    Scientists use exploding "micro-bubbles" and ultrasound to kill cancer cells

    An international research team developed a noninvasive technology platform for gene delivery into breast cancer cells.
    New fluorophores use color to help kill cancer cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • 1 day ago

    New fluorophores use color to help kill cancer cells

    A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state stopping their spread.
    A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
    Joseph Shavit
    • 1 day ago

    A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk

    A long-term study has shown a common bone density scan can also reveal if someone is at increased risk of developing dementia.
    Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and cancer
    Joseph Shavit
    • 2 days ago

    Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and cancer

    Their work demonstrates the importance of the enzyme GCN5 in muscle regeneration, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.
    Why do females itch less than males?  Researchers scratch out an answer
    Joshua Shavit
    • 2 days ago

    Why do females itch less than males? Researchers scratch out an answer

    Researchers has found that the female hormone estradiol suppresses psoriasis, and the protective role of the hormone has therapy potential
    New, injectable gel may greatly reduce chronic low back pain
    Joshua Shavit
    • 3 days ago

    New, injectable gel may greatly reduce chronic low back pain

    A hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.
    Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • 3 days ago

    Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

    People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease
    Revolutionary new drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence
    Joseph Shavit
    • 4 days ago

    Revolutionary new drug stops human breast cancer growth and recurrence

    Cancers consist of two types of cancerous cells: those that proliferate and are sensitive to clinical treatments and those that are dormant.
    Major advancement in human organ cryopreservation announced
    Joshua Shavit
    • 4 days ago

    Major advancement in human organ cryopreservation announced

    Scientists have taken the first step towards improved storage of human cells, leading to the safe storage of organs such as hearts and lungs
    Stanford researchers develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors
    Joseph Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Stanford researchers develop synthetic molecule that destroys cancerous tumors

    Researchers developed a new synthetic molecule that combines a tumor-targeting agent with another molecule that triggers immune activation.
    Can we save more lives if we let resistant bacteria live?
    Joshua Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Can we save more lives if we let resistant bacteria live?

    Every day, people die of simple inflammation because bacteria can no longer be killed with antibiotics. So what do we do?
    Light during sleep linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
    Joseph Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Light during sleep linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure

    Subjects exposed to any amount of light while sleeping at night were significantly more likely to be obese, and have high blood pressure.
    Antibodies in breast milk help shape infants’ immunity
    Joseph Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Antibodies in breast milk help shape infants’ immunity

    One set of antibodies that is induced naturally by gut beneficial bacteria can be transferred from mothers to infants through breastmilk.
    Sugar-studded protein is key to an Alzheimer's cure
    Joseph Shavit
    • 6 days ago

    Sugar-studded protein is key to an Alzheimer's cure

    Johns Hopkins researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease
    New treatment for early breast cancer eliminates all signs of disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • 6 days ago

    New treatment for early breast cancer eliminates all signs of disease

    Delivering a targeted immunotoxin into breast ducts via openings in the nipple wiped out all visible and invisible precancerous lesions
    Eye drops can replace reading glasses --- FDA approved
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    Eye drops can replace reading glasses --- FDA approved

    New eye drops can limit the use for reading glasses. The drops are meant for people dealing with Presbyopia, an age-related eye issue.
    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans

    Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.
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