Don't turn a blind eye to vision problems (HealthDay)—Your eyes are subject to a wide variety of health conditions, from minor annoyances to serious chronic diseases and even cancer. Sep 26, 2018 0 44
New study reveals potential therapeutic approach to enhance keratinocyte migration in cutaneous wound healing Researchers have identified a new mechanism involving ginsenoside Rb1, which has the ability to stimulate keratinocyte migration and promote cutaneous wound healing. They report the results of a study showing that Rb1 enhances ... Sep 26, 2018 0 31
Proud of yourself for taking home leftovers? Think again As portion sizes have grown larger and larger in the U.S., lots of restaurantgoers have taken it upon themselves to consume less, boxing up half and taking the leftovers home. Sep 26, 2018 2 93
Cell biology: The role of the alkaline phosphatase (Alpl) gene in preventing premature bone ageing Mutations of the alkaline phosphatase (ALPL) gene in the liver, bone and kidney can cause hypophosphatasia (HPP) and early-onset bone dysplasia, asserting its key role in human bone development. Despite its importance, its ... Sep 26, 2018 feature 0 167
Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren't enough, there's more bad news for cigarette smokers. Sep 26, 2018 0 106
Beer's bitter delight is tasted in the gut Hoppy beers are famous as a driver of craft brewing. But the challenging taste of hops goes far beyond the palate. According to a new study from Scripps Research scientists, the bitter flavor literally reaches into your gut. Sep 26, 2018 0 89
Critics demand stop to 'Guinea pig' sepsis clinical trial (HealthDay)—A major non-profit advocacy group is asking that a large government trial comparing treatments for sepsis be shut down. Sep 26, 2018 0 37
Lack of CHD4 leads to abnormal myofibrils, heart defects (HealthDay)—The absence of CHD4 in heart cells results in inappropriate production of non-cardiac muscle proteins, which subsequently leads to heart defects, according to an animal study published recently in the Proceedings ... Sep 26, 2018 0 30
The soothing effects of strangers Is pain treatment more helpful if it is provided by a friend, or is the help of a stranger better? A study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Wuerzburg, Amsterdam and Zurich investigated this question and found ... Sep 26, 2018 0 100
Cocoa: A tasty source of vitamin D? Many people do not get enough vitamin D. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency. A research group at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the ... Sep 26, 2018 0 174
