Roundworms, a type of intestinal parasite, may yield a cure for asthma. Researchers have found that they secrete a protein molecule that stops whoever’s gut they inhabit from having allergic reactions.
A report on the breakthrough study, led by the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, both in the...
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that one brain-training method often used in scientific studies can help to improve working memory.
Our working memory is what we use on a day-to-day basis, especially at school or in a work context. It refers to our ability to pick up new information...
A long-term study including more than 3,000 participants made an unexpected find: white men who spend more than 7 hours exercising each week are most at risk of developing coronary artery calcification.
Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a condition characterized by a buildup of plaque in the main vessels that supply...
Broccoli is now known to improve gut health; new research has uncovered a potential molecular mechanism to explain this protection — which is good news for those who know how to use broccoli.
It is common knowledge that eating fresh fruit and vegetables on a regular basis can stave off a...
There is a great demand for the registered nurses in present times. Interestingly, the developed nations like the United States are also witnessing such huge demands. The market research companies have been talking positive through their forecast regarding the nursing career opportunities. According to a leading news agency, demand of...
Adolescents and adults who were born very prematurely may have “older” brains than those who were born full term, a new study reveals.
Researchers identified changes in the brain structure of adults born between 28 and 32 weeks gestation that corresponded with accelerated brain aging, meaning that their brains appeared older...
A wealth of studies have hailed coffee for its potential health benefits, but for patients infected with both HIV and hepatitis C virus, the rewards could be even greater; a new study suggests that drinking at least three cups of coffee per day could halve their risk of all-cause mortality.
The...
Vaccines are an important preventive measure against influenza, but they are often much less effective in the elderly. A new study suggests that seniors who get their flu shots while in a good mood have a better response to the vaccine.
Flu vaccines are an easy and important preventive measure against...
Using stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, researchers have improved the heart muscle and function of heart failure patients, paving the way for noninvasive therapies.
The lead author of the study is Dr. Jorge Bartolucci, a professor at the Universidad de los Andes in Santiago, Chile, and Dr. Fernando Figueroa,...
Raw milk has been linked to lower rates of allergy and asthma. That being said, it can also harbor deadly bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn against consuming raw milk because it can contain bacteria that have the potential to cause serious illness and death.
Pasteurization, which is...
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