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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
· 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.
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.
A new study says that a compound thylakoids found in spinach lead to reduced hunger and food craving especially in men. The article was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
A non-invasive procedure has been used by scientists to help people with paralysis to voluntarily move their legs. The study is reported in the Journal of Neurotrauma.
Black men are twice as likely to suffer from prostate cancer than compared to white counterparts.
Until now genetic aberrations have been seen as the main cause of almost all cancers. A new study says ovarian cancer cannot can solely occur as a result of protein imbalances within the cells. The study was published in the journal Oncogene.