NOTTINGHAM, England – Osteoarthritis has a new enemy, and it arrives on the back of caterpillars. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have identified a parasitic mushroom that lives on caterpillars as an effective new painkiller for those who suffer from osteoarthritis. They say the new pain killer should be in clinical trials within the […]
PORTO, Portugal – A new study has found that premenopausal women exposed to pesticides can be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and inflammation. The research was published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. DDT, one of the first chemicals recognized as an endocrine disrupting substance, remains in the environment and
MAINZ, Germany – Scientists at the Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have found no evidence that low-frequency alternating magnetic fields generated by overhead power lines aggravate neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. They found no supporting evidence for disease progression in mouse models. Results from the study indicate no
CHICAGO – A University of Chicago medical researcher has said that an immune cell protein helps good bacteria fight harmful gut pathogens. This discovery, he said, could lead to new treatments fighting infections by promoting a healthy gut microbiome. The study was published in the journal Immunity April 21. One of the treatments researchers suggest
BRISBANE, Australia — As more humans continue to live in cities, cutting off their connection to nature, we can expect higher incidence of lifestyle-related diseases. Little work has been done to learn how much nature people require in order to enjoy the health benefits, making it difficult for cities to plan development of green space
FARGO, N. Dakota – Eating pears as part of a healthy diet could play a role in managing type 2 diabetes and diabetes-induced hypertension, according to a new study from North Dakota State University. Findings were published in Food Research International. The research built upon discoveries already made by a research team from UND and
NORFOLK, UK — People who eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables show a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, according to a study by scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the United Kingdom. They are saying that because certain fruits and vegetables naturally contain high amounts
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A new study looking at the impact of multi-tasking while exercising has shown that cognitive ability increases when doing so. The findings were published in the May 13 edition of the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers at the University of Florida challenged the notion that multi-tasking causes both or one of the activities
A multi-university study on the role of dietary coconut for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease has revealed the potential for use in treatment. The findings are published in the May edition of the British Journal of Nutrition. Coconut, a tree cultivated in large numbers worldwide for its nutritional products and medicinal values, produces
TANFORD, Calif. – The stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori blamed for causing ulcers has been linked with increased stomach stem cell division in mice – and may explain why it is a risk factor for gastric cancer in humans. The research was published in May’s edition of Gastroenterology. Researchers used 3-D microscopy to see bacteria colonies
