Wasabi shows memory-boosting powers in study Wasabi, that green condiment that spices up your sushi, may possess memory-boosting powers, a new Japanese study suggests. Dec 9, 2023 0 112
The health benefits of volunteering Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives. The act of volunteering also benefits a person's health as well. Research has shown that volunteering offers significant health benefits, especially for older ... Dec 9, 2023 0 56
New cancer study provides insight into underlying gene mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes A new study from researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations provides insight into the underlying mechanisms of gene mutations ... Dec 9, 2023 0 51
Doctors discover many inflammatory bowel disease patients screen positive for malnutrition Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease. IBD, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ... Dec 9, 2023 0 51
It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures A woman whose fetus was unlikely to survive called more than a dozen abortion clinics before finding one that would take her, only to be put on weekslong waiting lists. A teen waited seven weeks for an abortion because it ... Dec 9, 2023 0 30
Study reveals Zika's shape-shifting machinery—and a possible vulnerability Viruses have limited genetic material—and few proteins—so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a great example; the virus only produces 10 proteins. Now, in a study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers ... Dec 9, 2023 0 78
Researchers are upbeat about cardiac regeneration Think of them as the Energizer Bunnies of the heart, tiny natural batteries that keep this vital organ beating 100,000 times a day as it pumps 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the human body. Dec 9, 2023 0 161
New drug may be effective for contact lens infection The combination of polihexanide (PHMB) and propamidine is safe and effective for treating the rare sight-threatening eye infection Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), according to a study recently published in Ophthalmology. Dec 9, 2023 0 45
Metabolic biomarkers may aid mood disorder diagnosis Metabolomic profiling may improve the differential diagnosis of mood disorders, according to a proof-of-concept study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Psychiatry. Dec 9, 2023 0 43
Getting through the holidays with celiac disease As I prepared for my women's group Christmas cookie exchange, I realized how tough this season might be for someone with celiac disease. This condition can cause immense damage to the intestines when susceptible individuals ... Dec 9, 2023 0 47
