Blood vessels offer new approaches for treating chronic inflammatory bowel diseases In Germany alone, there are around 400,000 patients who suffer from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. For the first time, researchers at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen have discovered that dysfunctions in blood vessels ... Oct 9, 2019 0 3
Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs A University of Adelaide study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive ... Oct 9, 2019 0 2
Genetic data now available for bacteria central to Crohn's disease Scientists have made genetic data publicly available for bacteria that might be lurking inside the gut walls of patients chronically affected with severe Crohn's disease. Oct 9, 2019 0 1
Dietary supplement lycopene from tomatoes discovered to boost sperm quality Sperm quality can be improved with a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes, according to new research by the University of Sheffield. Oct 9, 2019 0 19
Chlamydia in testicular tissue linked to male infertility The potential impact of undiagnosed sexually transmitted chlamydia infection on men's fertility has been highlighted in a QUT-led study, which for the first time found chlamydia in the testicular tissue biopsies of infertile ... Oct 9, 2019 0 13
Study in rats suggests special occasion drinking during pregnancy may cause harm If you thought a glass or two of alcohol on special occasions was safe during pregnancy, think again. Research in the Journal of Physiology shows even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause insulin-resistance, ... Oct 9, 2019 0 5
Children bullied by friends and siblings are more likely to think about suicide in their early twenties Depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prominent in adults in their early twenties if they were bullied at home and at school, a study by researchers at the University of Warwick have found. Researchers stress ... Oct 9, 2019 0 351
Pulmonologist discusses educating children about health risks of vaping The number of teens who use electronic cigarettes, or vape, is at an all-time high, and there's growing concern that vaping can cause severe lung illness and injury, as well as an addiction to nicotine. Oct 9, 2019 0 3
How to stay healthy this flu season About 40 million people contracted the flu last year, with hundreds of thousands hospitalized and 35,400 to 61,000 deaths, including 134 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oct 9, 2019 0 3
Vaccine against RSV could be in sight, researchers say A vaccine for the common and sometimes deadly RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been elusive, but scientists say a new discovery puts them much closer to success. Oct 9, 2019 0 63