Prebiotics in infant formula could improve learning and memory and alter brain chemistry Ruby khatun khatun19 Jan 2018 7:20 PM ISTNearly every American who has become a parent in the last decade has heard the slogan, "breast milk is best," and has likely been encouraged to offer...
Statins to help prevent scar tissue in the eye? Ruby khatun khatun18 Jan 2018 7:25 PM ISTAccording to a recent Finnish study, statin medication seems to reduce the risk of repeated surgery in patients who undergo a vitrectomy to treat a...
Should all patients be asked about their sexual orientation? Ruby khatun khatun18 Jan 2018 7:20 PM ISTIn late 2017, NHS England released guidelines recommending that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation in order to...
Diabetes gene found that causes low and high blood sugar levels in the same family Anjali Nimesh Nimesh18 Jan 2018 7:05 PM ISTA study of families with rare blood sugar conditions has revealed a new gene thought to be critical in the regulation of insulin, the key hormone in...
Weight-reduction surgery effective, but may worsen acid reflux Anjali Nimesh Nimesh17 Jan 2018 7:30 PM ISTThe two most popular types of weight-reduction surgery are almost equally effective at shedding pounds, reversing diabetes and possibly improving...
Surfers three times more likely to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria in guts Anjali Nimesh Nimesh17 Jan 2018 7:00 PM ISTRegular surfers and bodyboarders are three times more likely to have antibiotic resistant E. coli in their guts than non-surfers, new research has...
Stop the clots, spare the coagulation Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 Jan 2018 7:20 PM ISTOne of the most important and fraught processes in the human body is inflammation. Inflammatory responses to injury or disease are crucial for...
New antifungal provides hope in fight against superbugs Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Jan 2018 8:30 PM ISTMicroscopic yeast have been wreaking havoc in hospitals around the world -- creeping into catheters, ventilator tubes, and IV lines -- and causing...
Increased stress at work linked to higher risk of diabetes Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Jan 2018 7:30 PM ISTWorkers who experience an increase in stress on the job over time may be more likely to develop diabetes than their coworkers who don’t, a recent...
Scleroderma study: Hope for a longer life for patients with rare autoimmune disorder Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Jan 2018 7:25 PM ISTAn unusual autoimmune disease that causes skin and lung damage can be treated effectively by stem cell transplant, a new study in the New England...
Scarring molecule in fat tissue links obesity with distressed fat Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Jan 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe fat of obese people becomes distressed, scarred and inflamed, which can make weight loss more difficult, research at the University of Exeter has...
Mediterranean diet may help protect older adults from becoming frail Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 Jan 2018 8:00 PM ISTAn analysis of published studies indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. The findings,...
