Researchers Identify Bacteria Responsible for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Yale University researchers have identified a handful of bacterial culprits that may drive inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis,...
Battery-Free Cardiac Pacemaker Powered by Heart Motion
A new prototype cardiac pacemaker based on an automatic wristwatch is powered entirely by heart motion and does not require a battery. According to...
Sabotage as Therapy: Aiming Lupus Antibodies at Vulnerable Cancer Cells
Yale Cancer Center researchers may have discovered a new way of harnessing lupus antibodies to sabotage cancer cells made vulnerable by deficient DNA repair....
Spinach Extract Decreases Cravings, Aids Weight Loss
A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases 'hedonic' hunger up to 95% and increases weight loss by 43% according to a...
Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Might Actually be ‘Good Guy
A team of investigators at the University of Kentucky has made a thought-provoking discovery about a type of cholesterol previously believed to be a...
Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Herb Revealed
The mysterious inner workings of Chang Shan – a Chinese herbal medicine used for thousands of years to treat fevers associated with malaria – have been...
Soy Supplements With Isoflavones ‘Reprogram’ Breast Cancer Cells
Taking soy protein supplements may lead to some concerning genetic changes for women with breast cancer, a new study suggests. In the study, half...
Many Women Unaware of Risks of Developing Ovarian Cancer
The statistics for ovarian cancer are frightening. Whereas early detection tests for breast cancer are relatively commonplace, 75-85% of women with ovarian cancer are...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
