Brain Tumor Cells Destroyed by Mitochondrial ‘Smart Bomb’
An experimental drug that attacks brain tumor tissue by crippling mitochondria, the cells' energy source, has passed early tests in animal models and human...
Dietary Changes can Alter Intestinal Bacteria to Reduce Risk of Inflammatory...
Diet-induced changes in the gut’s bacterial ecosystem can alter susceptibility to an autoinflammatory bone disease by modifying the immune response, St. Jude Children’s Research...
Healthy Fats Help Failing Hearts by Enhancing Energy Production and Easing...
Oleate, a common dietary fat found in olive oil, restored proper metabolism of fuel in an animal model of heart failure, according to a...
Inability to Identify Odors a Strong Predictor of Death in Older...
For older adults, being unable to identify scents is a strong predictor of death within five years, according to a new study published October...
Herbal Extract of Rhodiola Rosea Beneficial Treatment Option for Major Depressive...
The herb Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), or roseroot, may be a beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to results of a...
New Study: Tart Cherries Reduce Uric Acid Levels (Gout) and C-Reactive...
Tart cherries have long been researched for their association with pain relief – ranging from gout and arthritis joint pain to exercise-related muscle pain....
Does Enterovirus D68 Cause Paralysis?
Several children in Denver have developed limb weakness or paralysis after contracting respiratory illness, and four of the children have tested positive for enterovirus...
Human Gut Bacteria Drive Development of Excess Body Fat, Promote Obesity...
A species of gut bacteria called Clostridium ramosum, coupled with a high-fat diet, causes animals to gain weight according to a study published this...
Antacid Use Can Lead to Increased Bone Fractures
Newly published research from the Forsyth Institute details a discovery explaining why the 100 million Americans estimated to be taking prescription and over-the-counter antacid...
Boosting Liver Detoxification Enzymes Fivefold with Camelina Sativa Seed
University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that boost liver detoxification enzymes nearly fivefold, and they’ve found them in a pretty unlikely place—the crushed...
Modeling Shockwaves Through The Brain
Since the start of the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 300,000 soldiers have returned to the United States with traumatic brain...
Granny Smith Apples Promote Healthy Gut Bacteria to Aid Weight Control
Scientists at Washington State University have concluded that nondigestible compounds in apples – specifically, Granny Smith apples – may help prevent disorders associated with...
