New blood test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Lund University, together with the Roche pharmaceutical company, have used a method to develop a new blood marker capable of detecting whether...
A better way to encapsulate islet cells for diabetes treatment
When medical devices are implanted in the body, the immune system often attacks them, producing scar tissue around the device. This buildup of tissue,...
Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections
Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can...
‘Good’ bacteria may prevent — and reverse — food allergy
A study by scientists at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, published today in Nature Medicine, makes a strong case that the...
Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?
A new study finds that drinking a cup of coffee could have a direct effect on the body's brown fat functions Scientists from the University...
Cannabis compound could be powerful new antibiotic
A compound from cannabis is active against the bacteria responsible for many serious infections such as golden staph and pneumonia, including bacteria that have...
Ocean swimming alters skin microbiome, increasing vulnerability to infection
Swimming in the ocean alters the skin microbiome and may increase the likelihood of infection, according to research presented at ASM Microbe 2019, the...
Plant-based diet leads to Crohn’s Disease remission, according to case study
Eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment for Crohn's disease, according to a case study published in the journal Nutrients. The case study followed a man...
Phenols in cocoa bean shells may reverse obesity-related problems in mouse cells
Scientists may have discovered more reasons to love chocolate. A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that three of the phenolic...
Medical proof vacation is good for your heart
We all treasure our vacation time and look forward to that time when we can get away from work. With the arrival of summer...
