Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes: Study
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): A study published in the journal Cell shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate an hereto unknown pathological mechanism.
Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer’s disease
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form “plaques” and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death.
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): A detailed new review of nutritional science argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that play previously unrecognized roles in promoting longevity and in staving off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and, potentially, neurodegeneration.
Parasites from medieval latrines unlock secrets of human history: Study
London, Oct 27 (IBNS): A radical new approach combining archaeology, genetics and microscopy can reveal long-forgotten secrets of human diet, sanitation and movement from studying parasites in ancient poo.
HPV blood test shows promise for tracking head and neck cancer after treatment: Study
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): A new blood test developed by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers shows promise for tracking HPV-linked head and neck cancer patients to ensure they remain cancer-free after treatment.
Kolkata: Organ transplants from a donor at Apollo Gleneagles lights up six lives
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): The State Government’s drive for deceased donor organ transplants in Bengal has seen positive results with a rise in the collective awareness and a spurt in organ donation and transplant surgeries in Kolkata.
Late night snacker? make it cottage cheese: Suggests study
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers.
‘Essential step’ towards universal health care made at pivotal UN conference
New York, Oct 26 (IBNS): United Nations Member States have unanimously vowed to strengthen primary health care, as an “essential step” towards achieving universal health coverage for all.
Ebola in DR Congo: UN chief ‘outraged’ by recent killings of civilians and health workers
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said on Monday he is “outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups” near Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)’s North Kivu region, which has been grappling with an Ebola outbreak since August.
Long term effects of targeted drugs on people with psoriatic arthritis focus of new study
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): A large UK-wide study examining the impact of targeted drugs on the painful and debilitating condition of psoriatic arthritis, is officially launched today - World Arthritis Day.
Study shows better cardiorespiratory fitness correlates to a longer life
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that better cardiorespiratory fitness leads to longer life, with no limit to the benefit of aerobic fitness.
Eating leafy greens could help prevent macular degeneration : Study
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS): A new study has shown that eating vegetable nitrates, found mainly in green leafy vegetables and beetroot, could help reduce your risk of developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
New immunotherapy offers potential cure for advanced pancreatic cancer: Study
London, Oct 20 (IBNS): The new cell-based immunotherapy, which has not yet been tested in humans with pancreatic cancer, led to mice being completely cancer-free, including cancer cells that had already spread to the liver and lungs.
Who's in control? U of T researcher examines why it's so difficult to disconnect from social media
Toronto, Oct 19 (IBNS): Academics have spent the last decade studying connectivity and social media – a trend that has more than two billion people around the world on Facebook and counting.
‘Virginity testing’: a human rights violation, with no scientific basis - UN
New York, Oct 18 (IBNS): A group of United Nations agencies has issued a joint statement calling for a ban on tests meant to assess the virginity of a girl or a woman, which is a common practice in at least 20 countries.