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- Read more about Flu could be prevented without vaccine in future ?
Researchers have discovered a way to trigger a preventive response to a flu infection without any help from the usual players – the virus itself or interferon, a powerful infection fighter.
- Read more about Insulin pump reduces mortality from cardiovascular disease by almost 50%
People with type 1 diabetes who use insulin pump therapy face almost 50% less risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who take insulin by multiple daily injections. The British Medical Journal has published a study conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy.
- Read more about New app tracks Health of Heart and Lung patients
A new smartphone app that monitors patients suffering from chronic cardiopulmonary diseases by analysing the way they walk can warn doctors at the first sign of trouble. Using the health-tracking app, MoveSense, developed by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a patient's oxygen saturation level can be passively monitored with medical accuracy. Oxygen saturation is a standard measure of health status.
- Read more about Study revealed Interactions Between Stress and Self-Control in Human Brain
A new study has revealed that even moderate levels of stress can impair self-control. The scientists found that when individuals chose between different food options after having experienced the stressful ice bath treatment, they were more likely to choose an unhealthy food. The study published in the journal Neuron.
- Read more about New Antiprion Drug Polythiophene may treat mad Cow Disease
Researchers found In the fight against bovine spongiform encephalopathy, the incurable brain-wasting disease also known as mad cow disease, a new drug compound could lead to a breakthrough.
- Read more about Study find New Mothers Not follow Physician's Advice on Infant Care
Many recommendations and guidelines on several aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunization and pacifier issued by Health care practitioner groups. Yet many new mothers do not follow this advice from physicians, revealed a new study. The study appears in the Pediatrics.
- Read more about Drugs for Gout may Prevent Alcohol-induced Liver Disease
A new study says, drugs that are commonly used to treat gout may protect from alcohol-induced liver disease and inflammation. The study is published in Journal of Leukocyte Biology.
- Read more about Chemical found in Red Grape in small dose may prevent Bowel Cancer
A chemical found in red grapes, Resveratrol, may help prevent bowel cancer, and is more effective if given in smaller doses, find scientists. The study is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
- Read more about Ursodeoxycholic acid - Promising drug for Parkinson’s disease
· Marked rescue effect of the drug UDCA on cell batteries (mitochondria) in Parkinson’s disease patient tissue
· First study to demonstrate beneficial effects of UDCA on the nerve cells affected in Parkinson’s disease in a genetic animal model of Parkinson’s disease
· UDCA is already approved for use in human liver disease
· Results of the study support fast track of UDCA to clinical trials and could save years of research and hundreds of millions of pounds.
- Read more about 'Vitellogenin' Immunize Bees offspring Naturally
A study conducted at Arizona State University says that bees naturally immunize their offspring against specific diseases. The scientists found that a bee blood protein called vitellogenin plays a critical, but previously unknown role in providing bee babies protection against disease.