Archive: 12/05/2016
Benefits of calcium supplements may be outweighed by cardiovascular risks
Taking calcium and vitamin D can help prevent broken bones in older women. However, this benefit could be cancelled out by an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
May 12, 2016
Better burn treatment using soluble factors from irradiated white blood cells
Extensive burn injuries are usually treated by transplanting layers of skin from other parts of the body. Although this is a commonly used method, the wounds do not always heal completely. A research group headed up by plastic ...
May 12, 2016
Chronic drinking interferes with absorption of critical vitamins by pancreas
Chronic exposure to alcohol interferes with the pancreas' ability to absorb vitamin C, potentially predisposing the body to pancreatitis and other pancreatic diseases, a new study in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell ...
May 12, 2016
Gene and tonic: Genetic link in binge-drinking teens
From minor acts of rebellion such as bunking off school, to the more serious experimentation with illicit substances, the teenage years can be a stressful time for parents. But what if your child goes beyond the odd cigarette ...
May 12, 2016
Scientists develop new treatment to prolong life of those with cystic fibrosis
Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new molecule which has the potential to prolong the life of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).
May 12, 2016