A bee vaccine developed in Australia is opening doors to new remedies for a range of other insect, plant and pollen allergies.Researchers from Adelaide in South Australia have developed a highly effective vaccine for European honeybee stings using a unique adjuvant. The trials, which were completed last year, were successful but involved only laboratory tests. […]
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Cancer researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine have found an obesity-associated protein’s role in leukemia development and drug response which could lead to more effective therapies for the illness. The study, which will be published online edition of Cancer Cell and led by Jianjun Chen, PhD, associate professor in the Department […]
Laparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective treatment for obesity, but a new study finds that patients who undergo the surgery often complain of gastrointestinal problems. The study included 249 obese patients who underwent the surgery and 295 obese controls, all of whom completed a questionnaire. Surgical patients completed the questionnaire two years after surgery. Surgical […]
Investigators at Johns Hopkins report they have new evidence that a bacterium known to cause chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory “autoimmune” response characteristic of chronic, joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The new findings have important implications for prevention and treatment of RA, say the researchers. In a report on the work, published in […]
The saying goes that “your left hand doesn’t know what your right hand is doing,” but actually, your left hand is paying more attention than you’d think. Researchers at Tel-Aviv University found that when people practiced finger movements with their right hand while watching their left hand on 3D virtual reality headsets, they could use […]
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting women worldwide. Although the survival rate is very high when the disease is discovered early, new research suggests that having a large social network might also affect a person’s chances of survival. Having more social ties may lead to higher survival rates, new study finds. […]
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered widely applicable to detect asthma, but its accuracy outside of patients referred for specialized respiratory has not been thoroughly explored before. The mannitol challenge test is a cost-effective and easily applied test to […]
Psoriasis, or more specifically plaque psoriasis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes the skin to become thick, red, and scaly. These patches, also called plaques, can be itchy and painful. There is some anecdotal evidence that tea tree oil may be helpful in managing symptoms of psoriasis, especially in the scalp. Tea tree oil […]
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to the slightly decreased cognitive abilities in individuals of 65 years of age and over. Such people may experience minor cognitive decline in memory or reasoning, but not to an extent where it interferes significantly with daily activities. Studies report that anywhere between 5-20 percent of the older population have […]
Aspartame is a common sugar substitute used as a sweetener in many prepared foods and beverages, particularly diet soda. It is a common choice for those trying to lose weight, as it lowers the number of calories in food. However, new research suggests the sweetener may be ineffective for weight loss, and Researchers suggest a […]
