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‘Vampires’ May Have Been Real People with Erythropoietic Protoporphyria, Researchers Say

Sep 7, 2017 by News Staff

An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Barry Paw of the Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, has identified a genetic...

Zika Virus Kills Glioblastoma Stem Cells, New Research Shows

Sep 6, 2017 by News Staff

In a research paper published this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, scientists report that Zika virus could be used to target and kill brain...

Olive Oil-Enriched Dark Chocolate Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile

Sep 5, 2017 by News Staff

A new study from University of Pisa researchers has found that small daily portions of extra virgin olive oil-enriched dark chocolate are associated with...

According to Rowley IV et al, cocoa compounds have beneficial effects on beta-cell function. Image credit: Pernilla Klockars.

Study: Cocoa Compounds Help Cells Release More Insulin

Sep 1, 2017 by News Staff

When a person has diabetes, their body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t process blood sugar properly; at the root of that is the failure...

Among patients with stable atherosclerotic vascular disease, those assigned to rivaroxaban (2.5 mg twice daily) plus aspirin had better cardiovascular outcomes and more major bleeding events than those assigned to aspirin alone. Image credit: Val-gb.

COMPASS Study: Combination of Rivaroxaban and Aspirin Works Best for Heart Diseases

Aug 29, 2017 by News Staff

A major new study has found that the combination of two drugs — rivaroxaban and aspirin — is superior to aspirin alone in preventing further...

According to Paardekooper et al, ethylene release is an early and integral component of in vivo lipid peroxidation with important clinical implications as a breath biomarker of bacterial infection. Image credit: James Heilman / CC BY-SA 4.0.

Study: Inflammatory Response to Bacterial Infection Rapidly Changes Composition of Exhaled Breath

Aug 28, 2017 by Zvi Cramer

In a recent study, scientists have revealed that ethylene can be detected in the breath of healthy volunteers shortly after bacterial infection, indicating...

The caffeine we habitually consume in coffee can inhibit the perception of sweet taste. Image credit: Felix Broennimann.

Caffeine Alters Perception of Sweet Taste, New Study Says

Aug 25, 2017 by News Staff

According to a new study published in the Journal of Food Science, caffeine tempers taste buds temporarily, making food and drink seem less sweet. The...

A diet with walnuts leads to an overall significant increase in the diversity of bacteria in the gut. Image credit: Utroja0.

Study: Walnuts Keep Gut Healthy, Act as Prebiotic

Aug 24, 2017 by News Staff

Regular consumption of walnuts may be beneficial for digestive health by increasing the amount of good probiotic-type bacteria in the gut, according to...

This illustration depicts a 3D computer-generated image of a group of clindamycin-resistant GBS bacteria, which were arranged in chains. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery. If you look carefully, you’ll be able to see a number of these organisms undergoing the process of cell division along the long axis of their respective chains. Image credit: James Archer / CDC.

Study: Breast Milk Oligosaccharides Kill Group B-Streptococcus, Block Biofilm Formation

Aug 21, 2017 by News Staff

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B-Streptococcus, or GBS) is a type of bacteria that can cause invasive infections in people of all ages. A research team...

ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) comparing decline in DaTscan (electrocardiographic and single photon emission CT) binding between the placebo and exenatide groups: (A) placebo group: reduced DaTscan binding in the left caudate, right caudate, and left putamen; (B) exenatide group: reduced DaTscan binding in the left caudate and right caudate; (C) significant clusters derived from the first level of analysis used to do an ANCOVA between placebo and exenatide groups showing a reduced rate of decline in the right caudate, left putamen, and right putamen. Image credit: Athauda et al, doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31585-4.

Diabetes Drug Exenatide Shows Promise against Parkinson’s Disease

Aug 7, 2017 by News Staff

Exenatide, a drug commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, may have disease-modifying potential to treat Parkinson’s disease, according to new research...

Overfat prevalence categories in 30 of the most developed countries. Image credit: Maffetone et al.

Up To 90% of Men in the United States and Other Developed Countries are Overfat

Aug 1, 2017 by News Staff

The term ‘overfat’ refers to the presence of excess body fat that can impair health, even for normal weight individuals. In the U.S., New Zealand,...

Electron microscopic images (false color) of hypothalamic neural stem/progenitor cells. Right - high magnification of the outlined area on the left; arrows indicate the presence of multivescular bodies. Image credit: Zhang et al, doi: 10.1038/nature23282.

Hypothalamic Stem Cells Control Aging in Mice

Jul 31, 2017 by News Staff

In a study in mice, a research team at Albert Einstein College of Medicine has found that stem cells in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that controls...

Curcumin is a major constituent of turmeric (Curcuma longa), the main spice in the Indian dish curry. Image credit: Simon A. Eugster / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ceria Nanoparticles Loaded with Curcumin Destroy Neuroblastoma Tumor Cells

Jul 28, 2017 by News Staff

Attaching curcumin — a compound found in the cooking spice turmeric — to ceria (cerium oxide) nanoparticles can be used to target and destroy...

According to Walk et al, lutein -- an active compound found in green leafy vegetables -- may counter cognitive aging.

Study: Vegetable-Derived Compound May Counter Cognitive Aging

Jul 27, 2017 by News Staff

A recent study led by University of Illinois researchers found that middle-aged adults with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy...

According to the new review, physical activity has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Image credit: Skeeze.

Regular Physical Activity Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties, New Review Says

Jul 25, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

Regular physical activity represents a natural, strong anti-inflammatory strategy and should be integrated in the management of patients with cardiometabolic...

Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in the mouse study. Image credit: Hans Benn.

Tomato Consumption May Protect against Skin Cancer

Jul 20, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

In a research article published in the journal Scientific Reports, Ohio State University scientists report that male mice fed a diet of 10% tomato powder...

The more regularly participants engaged with word puzzles, the better they performed on tasks assessing attention, reasoning and memory. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Daily Crosswords Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Later Life

Jul 19, 2017 by News Staff

According to new research presented at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, the more regularly people report doing word puzzles...

Consumption of nonnutritive sweeteners is associated with increases in weight and waist circumference, and higher incidence of obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular events, according to Azad et al. Image credit: Lauri Andler / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Regular Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Increased Risk of Obesity, Diabetes, Other Health Issues

Jul 18, 2017 by News Staff

A literature review of 37 studies has found that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with long-term weight gain and an increased...

Common signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common type of lupus. Image credit: Mikael Haggstrom.

Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Lupus

Jul 17, 2017 by News Staff

A group of researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has identified a protein called Blimp-1 as a likely primary cause of the adverse...