Category: Education
Twelve-year study ties high salt intake to doubled risk of heart failure
High consumption of salt (sodium chloride) has been linked to a doubled risk of heart failure in a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people. Prof. Pekka Jousilahti, research professor at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki, […]
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline in old age
An increased risk of cognitive decline in old age has already been linked to hearing impairment, and a new study suggests that vision impairment may have the same effect. Based on data from two large studies of older Americans, researchers […]
Chemotherapy drug found to help spread cancer to the lungs
The front-line chemotherapy drug paclitaxel used to treat breast cancer has been found to have paradoxical pro-cancer effects as it also helps spread the disease to the lungs. Researchers at The Ohio State University studied the cascade of events that […]
Scientists look to silk for more sensitive, flexible wearable body sensors
Researchers say they are now one step closer to using silk, one of the world’s most sought-after fabrics, for more sensitive and flexible wearable body sensors. These multi-purpose devices that monitor a slew of body functions in real time, such […]
Human breastmilk contains a new class of non-toxic antibiotic
Some of the carbohydrates in a human mother’s breastmilk have been found to have antibacterial properties as well as the ability to improve the effectiveness of antibacterial proteins also present in the breastmilk. Human breastmilk, which consists of a complex […]
Antibiotic overuse reduces immune system’s effectivity against infections
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found that overuse of antibiotics lessens the immune system’s effectivity against infections and weakens the intestinal barrier against invading bugs. They found that antibiotic use reduces the effectivity of neutrophils, […]
Oral peanut allergy treatment found to offer protection even after four years
Researchers from Australia have found that an oral peanut allergy treatment given to kids was still effective even after four years from its administration. A probiotic containing peanut protein was given to children every day for 18 months. When tested […]
Injectable tissue bandage can help repair damaged hearts
Biomedical engineering Professor Milica Radisic and her colleagues at the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in Canada have developed a new technique that can repair damaged heart tissues without the need for invasive open-heart surgeries. The […]
Glucosamine does not alleviate knee, hip arthritis pain, study shows
The natural supplement glucosamine, which is often marketed for joint pain, has no effect on either knee or hip pain caused by arthritis, according to a new review of available research. The analysis of randomized controlled trials from which data […]
Vitamin B3 can reduce miscarriages, birth defects
Australian scientists said they made a major breakthrough in the field of pregnancy research as they discovered that intake of the dietary supplement vitamin B3, also known as niacin, could cut miscarriages and birth defects worldwide. They found that deficiency […]
