Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zinc lozenges do not shorten the duration of colds
Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial published in BMJ Open.
Jan 28, 2020
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How to pick the right sunscreen when you're blinded by choice
There's an enourmous variety of sunscreens to choose from. Major supermarkets each sell more than 60 options. And one large pharmacy chain sells more than 100.
Dec 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Engineers develop a less invasive way to study the brain
Optogenetics, a tool for controlling neurons with light, has given neuroscientists the ability to flip brain cells on and off more or less at will, revolutionizing neuroscience.
Dec 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Glass-coated catheters could wipe out infections and save NHS millions
Scientists at Aston University in Birmingham have developed a new technique to eradicate life-threatening urinary tract infections among hospital patients needing catheters, potentially saving the NHS nearly £100million ...
Oct 9, 2019
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Medical research
Tackling zinc deficiency with a new approach to urine testing
Imperial College London researchers have developed a new urine test that looks to chemical fingerprints for more precise zinc testing.
Sep 10, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dietary zinc protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the primary bacterial cause of pneumonia.
Aug 22, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover blocking key mineral uptake could prevent gonorrhea infection
Blocking the ability of the bacterial pathogen that causes gonorrhea to uptake the mineral zinc can stop infection by this widespread sexually transmitted infection, according to a study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences ...
Aug 5, 2019
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Health
Rising carbon dioxide, climate change projected to reduce availability of nutrients worldwide
One of the biggest challenges to reducing hunger and undernutrition around the world is to produce foods that provide not only enough calories but also make enough necessary nutrients widely available. New research finds ...
Jul 18, 2019
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Don't make your own sunscreen, physician advises
Concerns about chemicals have led do-it-yourselfers (DIY) to make everything from laundry detergent and soap to deodorant and toothpaste at home using natural ingredients.
Jun 28, 2019
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Sunscreen: is it safe to make your own?
Using natural and organic products for skincare is increasingly popular—and that includes sunscreen. Many websites, including Pinterest and Instagram, feature users' recipes for homemade sunscreens.
Jun 5, 2019
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