Archive: 17/07/2014

Preventing foodborne illness, naturally—with cinnamon

Seeking ways to prevent some of the most serious foodborne illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria, two Washington State University scientists have found promise in an ancient but common cooking spice: cinnamon.

Jul 17, 2014

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Researchers expand efforts to seek out persons with HIV/AIDS who are not taking medication and not engaged in care

Regular attendance at HIV primary care visits and high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) are vital for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), as these health behaviors lead to lowered rates of morbidity and mortality, ...

Jul 17, 2014

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Binary bacteria "bits" in human intestines associated with health status

The human gut contains hundreds of different types of bacteria, which vary widely among individuals. Understanding these variations is a complex and relatively new area of research. Now in a new study, researchers have found ...

Jul 17, 2014 feature

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Increased levels of the body's own cannabinoids impair embryonic brain development

The human body produces substances, called endocannabinoids, that work in a similar way to cannabis. These endocannabinoids may not produce a "high", but are of tremendous importance for the functioning of the neural network ...

Jul 17, 2014

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Ground-breaking stem cell technique developed to heal fractures and prevent amputations

A pioneering technique that uses a patient's own stem cells to regrow bone, heal fractures and prevent amputation has been developed by a Canterbury Christ Church University Professor.

Jul 17, 2014

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Study disproves link between Lyme and Alzheimer's diseases

(Medical Xpress)—New research from the University of Toronto Mississauga definitively puts to rest a theory that Lyme disease causes Alzheimer's.

Jul 17, 2014

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Children not eating enough fruit and veg

Less than every fourth child in Europe have enough fruit and vegetables included in their daily diet, a study by Swedish researchers at Örebro University and Karolinska Institutet shows. The findings are a part of an EU-funded ...

Jul 17, 2014

Study finds personalized approach enhances communication skills in children with autism

(Medical Xpress)—A UCLA-led study has found that the communication skills of minimally verbal children with autism can be greatly improved through personalized interventions that are combined with the use of computer tablets.

Jul 17, 2014

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Researchers developing immortal line of breast cancer cells

Biomedical scientist Kimberly L. Koss, PhD, is fighting an extremely aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer.

Jul 17, 2014

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Research continues on topical cream that could tan skin, prevent melanoma

In 2006, UC researchers were given $1 million from the National Cancer Institute to develop a topical treatment that would not only make skin tan but would also work to both block harmful ultraviolet rays (UV) and repair ...

Jul 17, 2014

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