Archive: 18/11/2014

Research provides new insight into gluten intolerance

Celiac disease patients suffer from gluten intolerance and must adjust to a life without gluten from food sources like wheat, rye and barley. There is no treatment of the disease except lifelong gluten-free diet, but now ...

Nov 18, 2014

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Doctor hesitates, then returns to Ebola front line

Returning last month to Sierra Leone to treat Ebola victims after a break, volunteer doctor Juli Switala was shocked to see the obituaries and photographs of colleagues who had died of the disease in her absence, pinned to ...

Nov 18, 2014

Research team finds mice and humans express genes differently

(Medical Xpress)—A large team of bio-researchers with members from the U.S. and Spain has concluded that while mice and humans have almost the same gene pool, the way those genes are expressed differ. In their paper published ...

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Some flu viruses potentially more dangerous than others

Certain subtypes of avian influenza viruses have the potential to cause more severe disease in humans than other avian influenza subtypes and should be monitored carefully to prevent spread of disease, according to a study ...

Nov 18, 2014

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Cell study sheds light on diseases caused by immune system fault

Scientists have discovered how a gene mutation can lead to diseases that occur when the immune system attacks the body by mistake.

Nov 18, 2014

Herbs and spices enhance heart health as well as flavor

Spices and herbs are rich in antioxidants, which may help improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids, according to Penn State nutritionists.

Nov 18, 2014