Mouth Bacteria Linked to Joint Infection, Failure of Artificial Joints —
Researchers have discovered bacteria that normally resides on teeth in the synovial fluid of patients requiring joint replacement surgery. The study from the Case...
Bananas Aren’t Best Source of Potassium For Reducing Stroke Risk
Until middle age, women tend to have lower stroke risks than men. But then menopause happens, and a swirling mix of hormones changes everything....
The Body’s Ecosystem – Understanding the Influence of Microbes Throughout the...
The human body is teeming with microbes—trillions of them. The commensal bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us outnumber our own cells...
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure
People with insomnia appear to be at increased risk of developing heart failure, according to the largest study to investigate the link. The study,...
Why Pain Medications Are Less Effective for People With Irritable Bowel...
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that people with irritable bowel syndrome have a defective immune system, which explains why sufferers have ongoing issues...
Japanese Mushroom Extract Eradicates Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Clinical Trial
A readily available Japanese mushroom extract appears to be effective at eradicating human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a pilot clinical trial at The University of...
Blueberry/Grape Compound Reduces Body Fat in Mice, Potential Role for Treating...
Pterostilbene, a phenolic compound in the same family as resveratrol, is present in small amounts in a large variety of foods and beverages like blueberries...
Medication Mistakes Affect 1 Child Every 8 Minutes
Every 8 minutes, a child in the United States is affected by a medication error on the part of their parents or caregivers, according...
Intake of Fish Fats Improves Effectiveness of Antidepressants
Up to 42 percent of all treated cases of depression do not respond to antidepressants. While the reasons for this have been a mystery,...
Drinking Just One Soda Daily Shortens Telomeres, Accelerates Cellular Aging and...
Consuming sugary soft drinks is associated with increased risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular death, and certain types of cancer. Now a new...
The Common “Everyday” Drug Responsible for Acute Liver Damage
According to the FDA, acetaminophen – the active ingredient in Tylenol and numerous over-the-counter drugs – was the leading cause of acute liver failure...
Promising Gene-Silencing Technique Shows Promise in Fight Against Cancer, Liver Diseases
Since its discovery 16 years ago, researchers have been eyeing RNA interference (RNAi) – a natural process for ‘silencing’ genes – as a therapy...
