Neuroscience
How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy
University of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy.
Feb 14, 2023
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Medical research
How diabetes drugs may work against cancer
(Medical Xpress)—For several years, a class of anti-diabetic drugs known as biguanides, has been associated with anti-cancer properties. A number of retrospective studies have shown that the widely used diabetes drug metformin ...
Mar 17, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Intracellular recycling: The key to surviving potent anti-cancer drugs
A cell contains many specialized subunits, called organelles, that carry out important tasks such as energy generation, protein synthesis, and calcium outflux. But what happens when something goes wrong with one of the organelles?
Aug 31, 2023
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Medications
New study explores the role of metformin in ameliorating oxidative stress in periodontitis
Periodontitis, a prevalent global health concern, results in the gradual destruction of tooth-supporting tissues and is often exacerbated by oxidative stress conditions and bacterial changes. Current treatment methodologies ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Hormone therapy found to have significant association with heartburn, difficulty swallowing and chest pain
Whether hormone therapy (HT) can be linked to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been debated for years. A new systematic review and meta-analysis attempts to resolve the controversy, suggesting ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Immunology
Polysulfide donors strongly suppress inflammatory responses
Researchers from Japan have developed a new polysulfide donor: a chemical compound composed of chains of sulfur atoms that can artificially increase reactive sulfur species (chemically reactive molecules containing sulfur) ...
Apr 5, 2019
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Health
New evidence for how green tea and apples could protect health
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research have found evidence for a mechanism by which certain food compounds could help protect our health.
Apr 13, 2015
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Cardiology
Genetically engineered tomatoes decrease plaque build-up in mice
For the first time, genetically engineered tomato plants produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten, researchers reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012.
Nov 5, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Anti-cancer traits found in Australian faba beans
(Medical Xpress)—Anti-cancer properties have been found in extracts from Australian-grown faba beans, along with effects that may have implications for treating hypertension and maintaining healthy weight.
Oct 11, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhalable nitric oxide shown safe as potential anti-microbial treatment
Results from a clinical study by a UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research team have increased hope for a new, effective and inexpensive anti-microbial treatment using inhalable nitric oxide.
Jul 4, 2012
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