Combining low doses of a toxic herbicide with sugar-binding proteins called lectins may trigger Parkinsonism — symptoms typical of Parkinson’s disease like body tremors and slowing of body motions — after the toxin travels from the stomach to the brain…. Read More ›
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Bringing balance to the universe: New theory could explain missing 95 percent of the cosmos
New research could shed light on the ‘missing’ dark matter and dark energy that make up 95 percent of our universe and yet are wholly invisible to us. Source: Bringing balance to the universe: New theory could explain missing 95… Read More ›
Narcissists less likely to support democracy
New research suggests that people with a narcissistic self-view are more likely to demonstrate lower support for democracy. Source: Narcissists less likely to support democracy
Peace, not war, responsible for deforestation in armed conflict zones
Rates of deforestation in war zones increase dramatically once peace is declared, according to a study from the University of Waterloo. Source: Peace, not war, responsible for deforestation in armed conflict zones
Study finds toxic flame retardants in children’s car seats
Indiana University scientists have found toxic flame retardants in newly manufactured children’s car seats, sparking concerns about children’s health. Of the 18 children’s car seats tested, 15 contained new or traditional hazardous flame retardant chemicals. Source: Study finds toxic flame… Read More ›
Blue light can significantly reduce blood pressure
Blue light can significantly reduce blood pressure Blue light can significantly reduce blood pressure Blue light exposure significantly decreased systolic blood pressure and increased heart rate as compared to control. In parallel, blue light significantly increased forearm blood flow, flow-mediated… Read More ›
Bots actually target and pursue individual influencers
New research co-authored by assistant research professor and associate director of Informatics at the University of Southern California Department of Computer Science, Emilio Ferrara, looks at ‘social hacking’ over social networks that can increase violent commentary and can affect voting… Read More ›
ISS microbes should be monitored to avoid threat to astronaut health
Strains of the bacterium Enterobacter, similar to newly found opportunistic infectious organisms seen in a few hospital settings, have been identified on the International Space Station (ISS). The strains found in space were not pathogenic to humans, but researchers believe… Read More ›
Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism
Study reveals novel and reproducible associations between environmental pollutants and metabolic processes in this highly relevant population Source: Exposure of pregnant women to chemical pollutants leaves an imprint on their metabolism
Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy
As far back as 40,000 years ago, humans kept track of time using relatively sophisticated knowledge of the stars Source: Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy
Mannose impairs tumour growth and enhances chemotherapy
Mannose impairs tumour growth and enhances chemotherapy Mannose impairs tumour growth and enhances chemotherapy Tumours use more glucose than normal, healthy tissues. However, it is very hard to control the amount of glucose in your body through diet alone. In… Read More ›
New virtual reconstruction of a Neanderthal thorax suggests another breathing mechanism
A research team, led by Dr Asier Gómez-Olivencia, an Ikerbasque research fellow at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), and Dr Ella Been of the Ono Academic College of Tel Aviv, has carried out the first virtual reconstruction of… Read More ›
Inhaling deodorant spray to get high can be fatal, doctors warn
Inhaling a deodorant spray to get high can be fatal, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, following the death of a 19 year old who turned to inhalant abuse in the absence of any other drugs. Source: Inhaling… Read More ›
Probiotic LGG and Butyrate Rapidly Increase Bone Density
Probiotic LGG and Butyrate Rapidly Increase Bone Density Probiotics increase bone volume in healthy mice “We were surprised by the potency of the gut microbiome in regulating bone and by the complexity of the mechanism of action of probiotics,” Pacifici… Read More ›
New research shows cottage cheese before bed supports metabolism and muscle recovery
New research shows cottage cheese before bed supports metabolism and muscle recovery New research shows cottage cheese before bed supports metabolism and muscle recovery Researchers found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have… Read More ›
Instant soups and noodles responsible for burning nearly 10,000 children each year
Public Release: 2-Nov-2018 Research to be presented at American Academy of Pediatrics 2018 National Conference & Exhibition in Orlando suggests these microwavable, prepackaged products may be quick, but also dangerous for children to prepare American Academy of Pediatrics IMAGE:… Read More ›
Cottonseed oil linked with rapid drops in triglycerides and cholesterol
Cottonseed oil linked with rapid drops in triglycerides and cholesterol Cottonseed oil linked with rapid drops in triglycerides and cholesterol Participants showed an average decrease of 8 percent in total cholesterol on the cottonseed oil diet, along with a 15… Read More ›
A grape constituent protects against Lung cancer
A grape constituent protects against Lung cancer A grape constituent protects against Lung cancer A team of scientists studied a well-known natural product, resveratrol, which is found in grapes and in red wine. While its chemopreventive properties against cancers affecting… Read More ›
Blood Sugar Lowered Dramatically with AMPK Raising Alanine
Blood Sugar Lowered Dramatically with AMPK Raising Alanine Blood Sugar Lowered Dramatically with AMPK Raising Alanine Type 2 diabetes is driven by many metabolic pathways, with some pathways driven by amino acids, the molecular building blocks for proteins. Scientists at… Read More ›
NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria
NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria A new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and their Thai colleagues shows that a “good” bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements… Read More ›
Lifespan and Health Extended Dramatically with Fisetin
Lifespan and Health Extended Dramatically with Fisetin Lifespan and Health Extended Dramatically with Fisetin University of Minnesota Medical School faculty Paul D. Robbins and Laura J. Niedernhofer and Mayo Clinic investigators James L. Kirkland and Tamara Tchkonia, showed it was… Read More ›
Taste and Smell disorders in Chemotherapy alleviated by Lactoferrin Supplementation
Taste and Smell disorders in Chemotherapy alleviated by Lactoferrin Supplementation Taste and Smell disorders in Chemotherapy alleviated by Lactoferrin Supplementation Research shows that daily lactoferrin supplementation elicits changes in the salivary protein profiles in cancer patients – changes that may… Read More ›
Study: Antibiotics destroy immune cells and worsen oral infection
Public Release: 25-Sep-2018 Case Western Reserve University New research shows that the body’s own microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections. A team of Case Western Reserve University researchers found that antibiotics actually kill the… Read More ›
Probiotics in Children reduced antibiotic prescriptions up to 53%
Probiotics in Children reduced antibiotic prescriptions up to 53% Probiotics in Children reduced antibiotic prescriptions up to 53% Researchers found that when the results from twelve studies were pooled together, infants and children were 29% percent less likely to have… Read More ›
NAC shown to help protect Osteoarthritis and Osteopenia
NAC shown to help protect Osteoarthritis and Osteopenia NAC shown to help protect Osteoarthritis and Osteopenia A protein involved in multiple cellular processes called ANP32A protects cartilage in the joints against degradation by damaging oxidation, preventing the development and progression… Read More ›
Camu Camu may increase metabolism through the Gut Microbiome
Camu Camu may increase metabolism through the Gut Microbiome Camu Camu may increase metabolism through the Gut Microbiome The researchers found that camu camu improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity and reduced the concentration of blood endotoxins and metabolic inflammation…. Read More ›
Aging reversed through mitochondrial DNA replenishment
Aging reversed through mitochondrial DNA replenishment Aging reversed through mitochondrial DNA replenishment Researchers have reversed wrinkled skin and hair loss, hallmarks of aging, in a mouse model. When a mutation leading to mitochondrial dysfunction is induced, the mouse develops wrinkled… Read More ›
Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles
Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. But it turns out that the beauty of those leaves could be skin-deep… Read More ›
Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept )
Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Researchers report that giving mice dietary iron supplements enabled them to survive… Read More ›
Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound
Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound As the results of this study show, the pungent principle of ginger, the so-called 6-gingerol, makes the level of the enzyme sulfhydryl oxidase 1… Read More ›
Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine
Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine In the latest study, the scientists measured levels of LAC (acetyl-L-carnitine) in blood samples taken from people diagnosed with MDD. They found that levels… Read More ›
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents The study to be published on 19 July 2018 found that cumulative RF-EMF brain exposure from mobile phone use over one year may have a negative effect on the development of… Read More ›
Yeast species used in food industry causes disease in humans
Public Release: 19-Jul-2018 PLOS Caption A phylogenetic tree of strains was constructed from data from a filtered set of 150,306 SNP sites, using RRHS and Maximum Likelihood (see Methods). Branch supports represent pseudo-bootstrap values. Strains named in red are clinical… Read More ›
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges The research showed that people who ate at least one serving of oranges every day had more than a 60% reduced risk of developing late macular degeneration 15 years later. Bamini Gopinath… Read More ›
Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions
Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits — according to new… Read More ›
Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia
Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia All in all, the findings indicate that consciousness is not necessarily fully lost during anesthesia, even though the person is no longer reacting to their environment…. Read More ›
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy The researchers tested the effect of vitamin B12 on 58 randomly selected RAS patients who received either a dose of 1,000 mcg… Read More ›
Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors
Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors A Brazilian study shows the action of resveratrol on the inhibition… Read More ›
Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women
Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women Among older women who received probiotics, bone loss was halved compared to women who received only a placebo. The research opens the door to a new way to prevent fractures among the… Read More ›
Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks
Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks Scientists have discovered that a compound found in green tea, currently being studied for its ability to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read More ›
High Vitamin D Levels associated with an 82% reduction in Breast Cancer Incidence
High Vitamin D Levels associated with an 82% reduction in Breast Cancer Incidence High Vitamin D Levels associated with an 82% reduction in Breast Cancer Incidence “We found that participants with blood levels of 25(OH)D that were above 60 ng/ml… Read More ›
Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels
Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels Replacing half a serving of rice with lentils caused blood glucose to drop by up to 20 per cent. Replacing potatoes with lentils led to a 35-per-cent drop…. Read More ›
How much exercise is needed to help improve thinking skills?
How much exercise is needed to help improve thinking skills? The review included 98 randomized, controlled trials with a total of 11,061 participants with an average age of 73. Of the total participants, 59 percent were categorized as healthy adults,… Read More ›
Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid
Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid Lung Function Decline Dramatically Slowed with a Flavonoid Previous research has shown that the plant-produced chemicals known as flavonoids have beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anthocyanins, the type of flavonoid investigated… Read More ›
Lifespan greatly enhanced with Synbiotics
Lifespan greatly enhanced with Synbiotics Lifespan greatly enhanced with Synbiotics Scientists fed fruit flies with a combination of probiotics and an herbal supplement called Triphala that was able to prolong the flies’ longevity by 60 % and protect them against… Read More ›
Kefir may help Hypertension and Neuroinflammation
Kefir may help Hypertension and Neuroinflammation Kefir may help Hypertension and Neuroinflammation Drinking kefir may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk beverage known to help… Read More ›
Cannabidiol Significantly reduces Epileptic seizures
Cannabidiol Significantly reduces Epileptic seizures Cannabidiol Significantly reduces Epileptic seizures In the new study comparing two doses of CBD to a placebo, the researchers reported a 41.9 percent reduction in “drop seizures” — a type of seizure that results in… Read More ›
Eating Eggs May Greatly reduce Stroke and CVD risks
Eating Eggs May Greatly reduce Stroke and CVD risks Eating Eggs May Greatly reduce Stroke and CVD risks There were significant dose-response relationships of egg consumption with morbidity of all CVD endpoints (P for linear trend <0.05). Daily consumers also… Read More ›
Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more
Following five healthy lifestyle habits may increase life expectancy by decade or more Researchers also found that U.S. women and men who maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65% less likely to… Read More ›
Yogurt may dampen Inflammation linked To Multiple Diseases
Yogurt may dampen Inflammation linked To Multiple Diseases The study explored the hypothesis that yogurt may help reduce inflammation by improving the integrity of the intestinal lining, thus preventing endotoxins — pro-inflammatory molecules produced by gut microbes — from crossing… Read More ›
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