NAC Reduces Joint Damage, Prevents Osteoarthritis in Mouse Study
In a series of recent experiments, scientists discovered that a common dietary supplement, NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) effectively prevents joint damage and loss of cartilage...
Poor Contact Lens Hygiene Linked to Increase in Rare Eye Infection
A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new...
Short and Fragmented Sleep Linked to Narrowing and Hardening of Arteries
According to new research, sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of...
New Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Reduces Brain Shrinkage by 50 Percent
Results of a new clinical drug trial offer much-needed hope for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) — a neurological condition that affects primarily women...
Novel Antioxidant Reduces Risk for Second Heart Attack, Stroke
Doctors have long known that in the months after a heart attack or stroke, patients are more likely to have another attack or stroke....
Healthy Cellular Aging in Women Linked to Diet
Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in added sugar, sodium and processed meats could help promote healthy cellular...
Autism Risk Linked to DDT Insecticide Exposure in New Study
A study of more than 1 million pregnancies in Finland reports that elevated levels of a metabolite of the banned insecticide DDT in the...
No Level of Alcohol is Safe According to New Study
A new scientific study concludes there is no safe level of drinking alcohol. The study, published in the August 24, 2018 international medical journal...
Novel Nanoparticle Delivers Targeted Drugs to Treat Kidney Disease
One out of three Americans will develop chronic kidney disease in their lifetime. To date, there are few solutions for advanced kidney disease beyond...
Blue Light From Digital Devices Linked to Macular Degeneration, Loss of...
Blue light from digital devices and the sun transforms vital molecules in the eye's retina into cell killers, according to optical chemistry research at...
Moderate Carbohydrate Intake May be Best for Health, Lower Mortality
A new study has found that diets both low and high in carbohydrates were linked with an increase in mortality, while moderate consumers of...
Researchers Identify Structure of Unique Lipid Linked to Dry Eye
Anyone who has experienced dry or weepy, watery eyes can confirm that tears alone aren't enough to keep the eye from drying out. A...
