Artificial Cartilage May Repair Damaged Knees, Reduce Need For Joint Replacement...
A new cartilage-like material could make the job of repairing damaged knees much easier. The thin, slippery layer of cartilage cushioning the bones in your...
Black Raspberries Reduce Inflammation, Skin Allergy in Mouse Study
Adding black raspberries to your diet might aid in reducing inflammation associated with skin allergies, according to a new study in the journal Nutrients. A...
Gut Reaction: How the Gut Microbiome May Influence the Severity of...
The risk of severe COVID-19 infection is more common in those with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, conditions that are all associated with...
Hookworm Treatment Offers New Hope to MS Patients
Parasitic worms could offer a new treatment hope for patients suffering from the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis, according to experts from the University of...
Plasma Replacement Therapy Reverses Aging, Rejuvenates Muscle Tissues in Animal Study
A new study reveals that replacing half of the blood plasma with a mixture of saline and albumin reverses signs of aging and rejuvenates...
Gut Damage Linked to Premature Death From Sleep-Loss in New Animal...
Scientists have long studied sleep, a phenomenon that appears to be fundamental for life, yet one that in many ways remains mysterious. Almost every...
Study: Use of Face Masks Can Prevent Second Wave of COVID-19
The widespread use of face masks keeps the coronavirus reproduction number below 1.0, and prevents further waves when combined with lockdowns, new research suggests.
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90% of Severely Sick Covid-19 Patients Respond to New Anti-Inflammatory Drug...
Researchers report that ruxolitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat to a deadly childhood immune disease, effectively reversed respiratory and multi-system inflammation in severely ill...
Celiac Disease Linked to Common Chemicals in Pesticides, Nonstick Cookware and...
Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease...
First Human Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine Finds it is Safe and...
The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial has been found to be safe, well-tolerated, and able to generate an immune response...
Heartburn and Stomach Acid Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska...
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Higher COVID-19 Mortality Rates
After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.
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