Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a mounting burden on health-care systems globally. Manipulating environmental exposures to optimize a healthy microbiome may hold the promise of preventing chronic inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Credit: Shutterstock A 2012 study found that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (two types of IBD) are significantly on...
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Activated charcoal doesn’t detox the body – four reasons you should avoid it
On her Goop website, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed that charcoal lemonade was one of the “best juice cleansers”. That was in 2014. Today, charcoal products – from croissants to capsules – are everywhere. Even high street coffee chains have taken to selling charcoal “shots”. Some vendors of these products claim that activated charcoal can boost your energy, brighten your...
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Autistic people at greater risk of becoming homeless – new research
Tony had lived on the streets for 45 years, and in recent years had become increasingly physically unwell. Despite this he refused all offers of help, and it became clear to his support workers that he found social engagement of any kind very distressing. It was only when it was recognized that he had autism...
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Deep-freezing of orange juice can increase the absorption of beneficial compounds
Experts from the University of Seville have indicated that this cold treatment favours the absorption of carotenoids by the human body UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE Researchers from the Laboratory of Food Colour and Quality at the University of Seville have published a study in which it is shown how certain types of cold treatment that are...
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Scientists identify foods that fight disease
New research demonstrates benefits of foods, from eggs to coffee, for lowering risk of diabetes, cancer and other diseases Boston (June 10, 2018) – The foods we eat play a significant role in our health. Scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, dairy products, vegetables and even coffee can help protect against health problems. Nutrition 2018...
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Ingesting honey after swallowing button battery reduces injury and improves outcomes
A team of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists has demonstrated that eating honey after swallowing a button battery has the potential to reduce serious injuries in small children. Based on findings in laboratory animals, the research suggests that this common household product may significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from highly caustic batteries. “Button batteries...
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What causes knee buckling?
Knee buckling can be a sign of injury or damage to the knee. It can increase the risk of falling and can prolong recovery from knee problems. Knee buckling is relatively common among adults. In one study, 11.8 percent of adults aged 36–94 reported at least one episode of knee buckling in the past 3 months. It...
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Chip Pairs Bacteria with Antibiotics to Spot Drug Resistance, Points to Best Therapy
Patients presenting with a bacterial infection can be surprisingly challenging to treat if drug resistance is present and/or if sepsis develops. Using the right antibiotic as early as possible, and identifying if the infection is resistant to the drugs, can often make the difference between life and death. Yet, the time it takes currently to...
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New Dressing Improves Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
By Will Boggs MD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A new wound dressing that generates nitric oxide (EDX110) improves healing of diabetic foot ulcers, according to results from the ProNOx1 trial. “The critical factors that delay the healing of diabetic foot ulcers are ischemia and infection,” Dr. Michael E. Edmonds from King’s College Hospital in...
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Lab Chat: A new protein atlas holds clues about disease
Scientists have created a genetic atlas of proteins found in the blood that could be used to dig into disease biology and scour for information about drugs. Here’s what Adam Butterworth of the University of Cambridge told me about the work, which was supported by Merck and published in Nature. How did you create this atlas?...