Human “Inner Salamander” May Regenerate Cartilage to Combat Osteoarthritis
Contrary to popular belief, cartilage in human joints can repair itself through a process similar to that used by creatures such as salamanders and...
High Fiber, Yogurt Diet Associated with Lower Lung Cancer Risk
A diet high in fiber and yogurt is associated with a reduced risk for lung cancer, according to a study by Vanderbilt University Medical...
Choline Supplementation: Lifelong Benefits May Protect Brain From Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that the common dietary supplement, choline, may play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Closely related to the B complex...
China Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug Based on Seaweed
The world’s first new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in nearly two decades – and perhaps the only treatment with the potential...
Deep Sleep Resets Anxious Brain to Restore Calm
When it comes to managing anxiety, Shakespeare's Macbeth had it right when he referred to sleep as the "balm of hurt minds." While a...
Deep Sleep May Act as Fountain of Youth in Old Age
As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to...
Ketogenic Diet Protects Against Influenza A Virus Infection
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet like the Keto regimen has its fans, but influenza apparently isn't one of them. Mice fed a ketogenic diet were...
Deep Sleep Triggers Waves of Fluid to Flush Toxins From Brain...
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is vital to physical and psychological health, but understanding exactly what is happening in our brains as...
Tendon Stem Cells Could Revolutionize Injury Recovery
The buildup of scar tissue makes recovery from torn rotator cuffs, jumper's knee, and other tendon injuries a painful, challenging process, often leading to...
Vaccine Alters Gut Bacteria to Block Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
A new vaccine that targets flagellin, a protein that allows bacteria to move about the gut, can beneficially alter the intestinal microbiota to reduce...
Deadly Superbugs Destroyed by Motorized “Molecular Drills”
Researchers have developed tiny motorized molecules that can be activated by light to target and drill through highly antibiotic resistant bacteria, killing them within...
Intermittant Fasting Fights Stress, Improves Blood Sugar Regulation and Suppresses Inflammation
For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health. Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs...
