Medical research
Common drug is re-engineered to improve surgery outcomes
A Northwestern University research team potentially has found a safer way to keep blood vessels healthy during and after surgery.
Apr 7, 2015
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Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Medical research
Study ties aging to oxidative damage in mitochondria
As long as humans have been alive, they've been seeking ways to extend life just a little longer. So far no one has found the fountain of youth, but researchers have begun to understand how humans age, little by little, offering ...
Sep 26, 2014
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Medical research
Calorie restriction with resveratrol key to kick-starting cell health
(Medical Xpress)—When it comes to staying healthy, it's a cell-eat-cell world. As cells age, damaged proteins and lipids accumulate within them. Impaired cell parts can send free radicals into the body, and dysfunctional ...
Jul 17, 2014
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Medical research
Loss of antioxidant protein Nrf2 represses regeneration of muscle lost to aging
Good news for lifelong exercisers: Along with its salutary effects on the heart, weight, and other facets of health, physical activity also helps to regenerate muscle mass, which tends to diminish as people age.
Mar 10, 2014
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Genetics
Researchers identify candidate genes associated with free radicals
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers led by a University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty member have identified candidate genes associated with disease-causing free radicals.
Mar 10, 2014
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Health
Will your mouthwash kill you?
Once in a while, I come across a news story that catches my professional eye. On a lazy Sunday morning I was treated to a news story that got my full attention because it contained some rather shocking headlines.
Jan 28, 2014
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Health
Low vitamin D causes brain damage
A new study led by University of Kentucky researchers suggests that a diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain.
Dec 2, 2013
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Cardiology
Bilirubin protects against heart disease
(Medical Xpress) -- There's new hope for the fight against cancer and cardiovascular disease, following breakthrough research identifying a pigment in our bile.
Jun 26, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Continued smoking can spread cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- Cigarette smoke not only can cause cancer, but it's also responsible for the spread of it, according to research by UC Merced biochemistry professor Henry Jay Forman.
Mar 28, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Vitamin C may enhance radiation therapy for aggressive brain tumors
Recent research by the University of Otago, Wellington has shown that giving brain cancer cells high dose vitamin C makes them much more susceptible to radiation therapy.
Feb 17, 2012
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