A new study describes how a carbohydrate-binding protein, galectin-3, promotes angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels. Targeting the protein, scientists identified two approaches that significantly reduced angiogenesis in mice. These discoveries, published online August 16 in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, may lead to novel treatments for diseases caused by excessive angiogenesis …
B vitamins-B-6, B-12 and folate-all nourish the brain. But much remains to be discovered about the relation between these essential nutrients and our brainpower.
Europe’s southern fringe shares a sunny climate, shaky economic fundamentals and a long-entrenched machismo that is costing it dearly.
Pfizer Inc. , Johnson & Johnson , and a half dozen competitors are committed to a research strategy for Alzheimer’s disease that has resulted in a string of study failures, the most recent involving Eli Lilly & Co.
Can lead to serious disease in adulthoodChildren who experience trauma may enter a cycle of negative emotions — anxiety and depression — that could contribute to health problems later and precipitate an early death, a leading health psychologist said Saturday."A child who experienced a death of a parent, witnessed severe marital problems between parents or was abused may be more vulnerable …
Police and a local anti-drug coalition want to see expired or unused prescription drugs taken out of medicine cabinets and potentially out of the hands of youth during Saturday’s inaugural “Rx Take Back.”
The emotional pains we suffer in childhood can lead to weakened immune systems later in life, according to a new study.Based on this new research, the amount of this immune impairment even enhances that caused by the stress of caregiving later in life.”What happens in childhood really matters when it comes to your immune response in the latter part of your life,” explained Janice Kiecolt-Glaser …
SAN DIEGO — Childhood trauma can cut your life short, according to new research that shows how adversity during childhood can shave a decade or more off your life.
( American Psychological Association ) Children who experience trauma may enter a cycle of negative emotions — anxiety and depression — that could contribute to health problems later and precipitate an early death, a leading health psychologist said Saturday.
Studies show that a child born today can confidently expect to reach 100. But, as life expectancy rises by the day, does our happiness increase with it? Here, one man attempts to trace the secrets of longevity and finds that not everyone looks forward to a letter from the Queen As you read this article, nestled snugly in your sofa with a nice cup of tea or lying on your lawn with a Pimm’s and a …
A study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine proposes that preventative treatment with affordable and safe antibiotics in people living in areas with intense malaria transmission has the potential to act as a ‘needle-free’ natural vaccine against malaria and may likely provide an additional valuable tool for controlling and/or eliminating malaria in resource-poor settings.
American animal nutritionist Jerry Brunetti, who overcame a diagnosis of incurable cancer, firmly believes that food is the best medicine.
Some types of progestins could be used as preventative agent for breast cancerProgestins are used in hormone replacement therapies to counteract the negative effects of estrogen on the uterus and reduce the risk of uterine cancer. However, evidence in recent studies and clinical trials has demonstrated that progestins increase the risk of breast cancer. Now, University of Missouri researchers …
Treating tumors with salmonella bacteria can induce an immune response that kills cancer cells, scientists have found – a discovery that may help them create tumor-killing immune cells to inject into patients.
The health care system in America has been set up, thanks to decades of government and private sector incentives, to be all about treatment, not prevention. Now, Merck is feeling the effects of that mindset on preventative care with one of its drugs called Proscar, which has been proven to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Doctors aren’t prescribing it, according to a new survey. The Proscar …
Preventive medicine or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. It is recommended that people of all ages take advantage of medical, dental and vision preventive care.
A study published in the journal Science Translation Medicine proposes that preventative treatment with affordable and safe antibiotics in people living in areas with intense malaria transmission has the potential to act as a ‘needle-free’ natural vaccine against malaria and may likely provide an additional valuable tool for controlling and/or eliminating malaria in resource-poor settings…
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Aug. 12, 2010) – Anderson Energy Ltd. (“Anderson Energy” or the “Company”) (TSX:AXL) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. H
Washington, Aug 12 : Preventative treatment antibiotics in people living in areas with intense malaria transmission has the potential to act as a ‘needle-free’ natural vaccine against malaria, says a new study.