Contact: David Ruth druth@rice.edu 713-348-6327 Rice University Feds fund study of drug that may prevent radiation injury Defense department funds study of nanotube-based drug made at Rice The Department of Defense has commissioned a nine-month study from Rice University chemists… Read More ›
Disease and Conditions
New ‘Heartland’ Virus Discovered in Sick Missouri Farmers
By Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer Two men in Missouri who became severely ill after sustaining tick bites were found to be infected with a new type of virus, according to a study from the Centers of Disease Control and… Read More ›
Study targets key molecule to reverse kidney damage in mice
Test likely to proceed to clinical trials BOSTON — In findings that may lead to clinical trials of a promising new drug for kidney disease, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and their colleagues have identified a key… Read More ›
New study demonstrates bone protein can reverse kidney failure
Contact: Bonnie Prescott bprescot@bidmc.harvard.edu 617-667-7306 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center BOSTON – A new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has shown that a protein used to heal fractured bones is effective in repairing and… Read More ›
Newly discovered virus linked to deadly skin cancer : Merkel cell polyomavirus
Contact: Michele Baum BaumMD@upmc.edu 412-647-3555 University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Novel sequencing technique used at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute reveals new cancer virus; reported in the journal Science PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17 – A new strategy… Read More ›
Fu-Zheng-Jie-Du-Decoction acts PTEN expression in hepatocellular carcinoma (Liver Cancer) Superior to Chemotherapy
Contact: Jing Zhu wjg@wjgnet.com 0086-105-908-0039 World Journal of Gastroenterology Many hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients in China may be treated with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Some say it works, others doubt its effectiveness. These stated that a research group in China… Read More ›
Older Men Who Use Computers Have Lower Risk of Dementia
Abstract Objective To determine if older men who use computers have lower risk of developing dementia. Methods Cohort study of 5506 community-dwelling men aged 69 to 87 years followed for up to 8.5 years. Use of computers measured as daily,… Read More ›
Treatment with NAC is associated with better outcomes for children with liver failure
Contact: Amy Molnar amolnar@wiley.com Wiley-Blackwell Questions remain on NACs true utility for this condition A new retrospective study on the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on children with acute liver failure not caused by acetaminophen poisoning has found that the treatment… Read More ›
Surprising finding that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) produce too little airway mucus – rather than too much..Common Medical Belief is Wrong
Shannon Koontz 336-716-4587 shkoontz@wfubmc.edu Bob Conn 336-716-4587 rconn@wfubmc.edu Mark Wright 336-716-4587 mwright@wfubmc.edu Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Surprising finding could lead to new treatment for cystic fibrosis WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The surprising finding that people with cystic fibrosis (CF)… Read More ›
Vitamin B3 ( NIacin ) may offer new tool in fight against ‘superbugs’ – increased by 1,000 times the ability of immune cells to kill staph bacteria
Contact: Adrian Gombart adrian.gombart@oregonstate.edu 541-737-8018 Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study suggests that nicotinamide, more commonly known as vitamin B3, may be able to combat some of the antibiotic-resistance staph infections that are increasingly common around the… Read More ›
Triphala and Its Active Constituent Chebulinic Acid Are Natural Inhibitors of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Mediated Angiogenesis
Triphala churna (THL) is a combination of three fruits that has been used for many years in India for the treatment of various diseases. There are now reports which indicate that THL can inhibit growth of malignant tumors in animals…. Read More ›
Does treating worms in people with HIV slow progression to AIDS?
Of the 25 million people infected with HIV-1 in Africa, as many as half are thought to be co-infected with worms (helminths), and there is evidence that these worms may result in a more rapid progression of HIV infection to… Read More ›
Green tea may protect brain cells against Parkinson’s disease
Philadelphia, PA, December 13, 2007 – Does the consumption of green tea, widely touted to have beneficial effects on health, also protect brain cells” Authors of a new study being published in the December 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry share… Read More ›
Olive oil protects liver
Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-203-192-2165 BioMed Central Extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and… Read More ›
With a little training, signs of schizophrenia are averted
Contact: Mary Beth O’Leary moleary@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Animals that literally have holes in their brains can go on to behave as normal adults if they’ve had the benefit of a little cognitive training in adolescence. That’s according to new… Read More ›
Women go through the menopause to stop them competing with their daughters-in-law for resources, claim scientists
Study looked at birth and death rates from 1700 to 1900 If grandmother and daughter-in-law had babies at the same time newborns were 50 per cent less likely to survive, historical records reveal By Claire Bates PUBLISHED:05:17 EST, 23 August… Read More ›
Are humans evolving faster? ” Findings suggest we are becoming more different, not alike”
Findings suggest we are becoming more different, not alike Researchers discovered genetic evidence that human evolution is speeding up – and has not halted or proceeded at a constant rate, as had been thought – indicating that humans on different… Read More ›
Suppressive effects of a phytochemical cocktail on prostate cancer growth in vitro and in vivo. Abstract no. A104: 25% reduction in tumor size in 14 days
A commercially available nutrition drink reduces the growth of tumors in a mouse model of human prostate cancer by 25 percent in two weeks, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. The drink, Blueberry Punch, is a mixture of… Read More ›
Purified bacterial extract sprayed into lungs protection against all four major classes of pathogens including those responsible for anthrax and bubonic plague
Washington, D.C. — A purified extract prepared from a common microbe and delivered to the lungs of laboratory mice in a spray set off a healthy immune response and provided powerful protection against all four major classes of pathogens including… Read More ›
Natural compound in broccoli could treat devastating genetic skin disorder – Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS
Washington, D.C. — The compound sulforaphane whose natural precursors are found at high levels in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been hailed for its chemopreventive powers against cancer. Now sulforaphane has demonstrated new skills in treating a genetic skin… Read More ›
Inhibition of urinary bladder carcinogenesis by broccoli sprouts. Abstract no. B149:
Your mom was right when she told you to eat your broccoli, or at least your broccoli sprouts. Researchers have found that this rich source of isothiocyanates (ITCs) – a well-known class of cancer prevention agents — could play a… Read More ›
Chemopreventative effects of a topically applied black raspberry gel on oral premalignant tumors. Abstract no. B35:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a deadly cancer that, even when treated successfully, often leaves patients permanently disfigured. Other than radical surgery, there are few known treatments. Researchers at Ohio State University, however, report a Phase I/II trial demonstrating that… Read More ›
Feeding cattle byproduct of ethanol production causes E. coli 0157 to spike
K-State researchers findings on E. coli MANHATTAN, KAN. — Ethanol plants and livestock producers have created a symbiotic relationship. Cattle producers feed their livestock distiller’s grains, a byproduct of the ethanol distilling process, giving ethanol producers have an added… Read More ›
Mystery AIDS-like disease discovered by scientists in patients over 50… but it is NOT contagious
By Associated Press Reporter PUBLISHED:20:21 EST, 22 August 2012| UPDATED:23:32 EST, 22 August 2012 Disease has affected mostly Asian-born patients and some in U.S. Genetic and environmental factors may trigger the disease Disease does not run in families or… Read More ›
Virus kills breast cancer cells in laboratory
A nondisease-causing virus kills human breast cancer cells in the laboratory, creating opportunities for potential new cancer therapies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers who tested the virus on three different breast cancer types that represent the multiple… Read More ›
Chlamydia pneumoniae Responsible for Atherosclerosis
Rogue bacteria involved in both heart disease and infertility Researcher uncovers how chlamydia sabotages human immunity Chlamydia pneumoniae is a microbe that normally causes pneumonia and bronchitis, but it has long been associated with atherosclerosis, a cardiovascular disease also called… Read More ›
DHA Omega-3 fatty acids protect against Parkinson’s, study says
Quebec City, November 26, 2007—Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson’s disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, the journal of the Federation of American Societies… Read More ›
Green tea extract ‘eradicates cancer tumours’
Powerful new anti-cancer drugs based on green tea could soon be developed after scientists found an extract from the beverage could make almost half of tumours vanish. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent 6:05PM BST 21 Aug 2012 The University of… Read More ›
In the laboratory, green tea proves a powerful medicine against severe sepsis
MANHASSET, NY – A major component of green tea could prove the perfect elixir for severe sepsis, an abnormal immune system response to a bacterial infection. In a new laboratory study, Haichao Wang, PhD, of The Feinstein Institute… Read More ›
Inositol and inositol hexaphosphate could provide all-purpose radiation protection
Antioxidants could provide all-purpose radiation protection Findings from the AACR Centennial Conference on Translational Cancer Medicine: From Technology to Treatment Singapore, Nov. 4-8, 2007 SINGAPORE — Two common dietary molecules found in legumes and bran could protect DNA… Read More ›
Folic acid lowers blood arsenic levels
Contact: Stephanie Berger sb2247@columbia.edu 212-305-4372 Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health October 8, 2007 — A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that folic acid supplements can dramatically lower blood arsenic levels… Read More ›
Daisies lead scientists down path to new leukemia drug – DMAPT can kill both dormant cells and cells that are busy dividing
Contact: Leslie Orr Leslie_Orr@urmc.rochester.edu 585-275-5774 University of Rochester Medical Center OCT 2007 Rochester team develops compound to attack cancer stem cells A new, easily ingested form of a compound that has already shown it can attack the roots of leukemia… Read More ›
Vaccine tied to ‘superbug’ ear infection – Old Prevnar 2007 Historical Only
*Requested Repost From 2007 – Info is Historical A vaccine that has dramatically curbed pneumonia and other serious illnesses in children is also having an unfortunate effect: promoting new superbugs that cause ear infections On Monday, doctors reported discovering… Read More ›
Common parasite may trigger suicide attempts – “seven times more likely to attempt suicide”
Contact: Jason Cody, Media Communications, Office: (517) 432-0924, Cell: (734) 755-0210, Jason.Cody@cabs.msu.edu; Lena Brundin, College of Human Medicine, Office: (616) 234-0996, lena.brundin@hc.msu.edu EAST LANSING, Mich. — A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually… Read More ›
Hepatitis A and or B Gives greater chance to recover from Hep C..Plus Morphine increases HCV Replication
Contact: Lixin Zhu wjg@wjgnet.com 86-108-538-1892 World Journal of Gastroenterology Who will recover spontaneously from hepatitis C virus infection More than 3% of world population is infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The outcome of HCV infections is either self recovery… Read More ›
Green tea boosts production of detox enzymes, rendering cancerous chemicals harmless
Contact: Greg Lester lester@aacr.org 267-646-0554 American Association for Cancer Research PHILADELPHIA − Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers… Read More ›
Turmeric Spices Up Virus Study – it shows promise in fighting devastating viruses
Posted: August 15, 2012 at 10:47 am, Last Updated: August 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm By Michele McDonald Aarthi Narayanan. Photo by Evan Cantwell The popular spice turmeric packs more than just flavor — , Mason researchers recently discovered. Curcumin,… Read More ›
N-acetyl glucosamine and niacinamide, significantly reduced the amount and appearance of hyperpigmentation, age spots and uneven melanin distribution
Contact: Shirley Johnson shirley.johnson@mslpr.com 212-468-3292 Manning Selvage & Lee Science finds new fix for UV-damaged skin in arthritis treatment IMAGE:Researchers found that the topical application of a N-acetyl glucosamine (4 percent) and niacinamide (2 percent) complex produced visible improvement in… Read More ›
Compound in human milk associated with reduced transmission from HIV-infected mother to breastfed infant ( human milk oligosaccharides )
Contact: Debra Kain ddkain@ucsd.edu 619-543-6163 University of California – San Diego Breastfeeding may protect infants from HIV transmission An international team of researchers has found that certain bioactive components found in human milk are associated with a reduced risk of… Read More ›
Negative effects of plastic’s additive blocked by nutrient supplements ( folic acid, genistein ) – bisphenol A (BPA)
Contact: Richard Merritt Merri006@mc.duke.edu 919-660-1309 Duke University Medical Center DURHAM, N.C. – Experiments in animals have provided additional and tantalizing evidence that what a pregnant mother eats can make her offspring more susceptible to disease later in life. This susceptibility… Read More ›
Citrus compounds called limonoids targeted and stopped neuroblastoma cells in the lab.
Contact: Kathleen Phillips ka-phillips@tamu.edu 979-845-2872 Texas A&M AgriLife Communications Citrus shows promise for certain childhood cancer COLLEGE STATION – Orange juice and cancer don’t mix. In fact, the popular citrus drink could become a cocktail to prevent or stop the… Read More ›
Ginkgo biloba prevents mobile phone-induced oxidative stress in rat brain. – Electromagnetic radiation
Clin Chim Acta. 2004 Feb;340(1-2):153-62. Ilhan A, Gurel A, Armutcu F, Kamisli S, Iraz M, Akyol O, Ozen S. Source Department of Neurology, Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, 44069 Malatya, Turkey. ailhan@inonu.edu.tr Abstract BACKGROUND: The widespread use of mobile… Read More ›
Radioprotection and extracts of Ginko biloba
Contact: Chang-Mo Kang kangcm@kcch.re.kr Inderscience Publishers Herbal tonic for radiotherapy Antioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a study published in the International Journal of Low Radiation. The discovery… Read More ›
Broccoli derivative shows promise at stopping even worst cancers
Vegetables that prevent may ultimately cure some cancers COLLEGE STATION – Broccoli, cabbage, turnips and mustard greens. A dose a day keeps most cancers away. But for those who develop cancer, the same vegetables may ultimately produce the cure. Research… Read More ›
Licorice licks herpes virus infection
The embargo on this press release has changed since it was originally posted Many of the viruses that infect people can sit suppressed in cells for long periods of time, but when they are reactivated can cause painful symptoms and… Read More ›
Babies born naturally ‘have higher IQs than those delivered by caesarean section’
By Sarah Johnson PUBLISHED:16:00 EST, 8 August 2012| UPDATED:16:00 EST, 8 August 2012 Babies born naturally may have higher IQs than those delivered by caesarean section, new research claims. According to scientists, when women give birth naturally there are higher… Read More ›
How taking antibiotics can make you fat, ill and prone to auto-immune diseases
By Jerome Burne PUBLISHED:18:39 EST, 6 August 2012| UPDATED:19:31 EST, 6 August 2012 At first glance it sounds like an ad for a dodgy herbal supplement. Two years ago Chinese microbiologist Dr Zhao Liping revealed at a U.S. conference… Read More ›
A compound from olive-pomace oil gets 80 percent slowing down of HIV spread
Contact: Professor Andrés García-Granados López de Hierro agarcia@ugr.es 34-958-243-364 University of Granada Olive oil has become part of the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – the cause of AIDS – thanks to the research carried out by the… Read More ›
Scientists confirm there were two other species of early human beings
We weren’t alone! Scientists confirm there were two other species of early human beings Skulls from flat faced early humans found in ‘cradle of life’ near Lake Turkana in Kenya Scientists believe the new species eventually came to an… Read More ›
Quercitin Blocks Androgen activity preventing prostate cancer growth – Otherwise 80% of prostate cancers re-appear after 1 – 2 years
Contact: Mary Lawson lawson.mary18@mayo.edu 507-284-5005 Mayo Clinic Natural substances in fruits and vegetables may be potential treatment for prostate cancer ROCHESTER, MINN. — Quercetin (kwer-se-ten), a natural substance found in apples, onions, tea and red wine, may be a potentially… Read More ›
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