Fight against leprosy not over, warns WHO
The effort to eliminate leprosy is far from over as more than 2,00,000 new cases are reported each year, the […]
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In patients with kidney disease, calcium linked to increased risk of heart disease and death
Kidney patients who take calcium supplements to lower their phosphorous levels may be at a 22 per cent higher risk […]
Genetic link discovered between obesity and asthma
Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new […]
Suicide risk increased by teen eating disorders
Is binge eating a tell-tale sign of suicidal thoughts? According to a new study of African American girls, by Dr. […]
Should cancer screening be stopped as dementia progresses?
Research from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research has found that many family caregivers of […]
Rare immune cells promote food-induced allergic inflammation in the esophagus
Food is an integral part of life; but, for some, it can be harmful. Allergic inflammation caused by inappropriate immune […]
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy may affect learning and memory function in offspring
Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy has detrimental effects on fetal central nervous system development. Maternal alcohol consumption prior to and […]
Machine turns human sweat into drinking water
Soccer players and fans were able to get a sip of their own sweat at this year’s Gothia Cup in […]
Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%
Frequent heartburn increases the risk of cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nondrinkers and nonsmokers, according to a […]
Research on cell-based therapy and cancer furthered by stem cell discovery
Stem-cell researchers at UC San Francisco have found a key role for a protein called BMI1 that may help scientists […]
“Artificial bones” successfully generated from umbilical cord stem cells
Scientists in Granada, Spain, have patented a new biomaterial that facilitates generating bone tissue – artificial bones in other words […]
Researcher finds way to convert blood cells into autoimmune disease treatment
Cells from one’s own blood could be converted into a treatment for autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease, […]
Paramount Surgimed launches Digital Blood Pressure Monitor
Paramount Surgimed Ltd. launches the Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, one of the best ways to now check your blood pressure […]
