Every cell and every organism ages sooner or later. But why is this so? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have now discovered for the first time a protein that represents a central switching point in the aging process. It controls the lifespan of an individual—from the fly to the human being. This opens...
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Diabetes defeated by diet: How new fresh-food prescriptions are beating pricey drugs
Spending on diabetes drugs in the U.S. reached $53.7 billion last year, more than double what it was in 2013. Roughly 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. The Fresh Food Farmacy program, being tested by Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, which includes education and free nutritious meals, can lower diabetes treatment costs by 80 percent. The...
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Where Do Stem Cells Come From? | Basics Of Stem Cell Therapy
Where do stem cells come from? You have probably heard of the wonders of stem cell therapy. Not only do stem cells make research for future scientific breakthroughs possible, but they also provide the basis for medical treatment today. So, where exactly are they from and how are they different from regular cells? The answer depends...
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How to keep a diet diary
TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) —To some people, keeping a food diary might seem old hat or just another busy-work task on your diet to-do list. But when done correctly (and diligently), it’s a very effective tool for losing weight and keeping it off. Studies show that dieters who monitor their eating and weight the most...
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Exercise makes the blood of obese people healthier
Exercise can reduce inflammation in obese people by changing the characteristics of their blood, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. Obesity is a global health challenge, with approximately one-third of adults affected. Obesity increases the risk of health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Many of the health problems...
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Beware of getting a tattoo if your immune system isn’t up to scratch, doctors warn
Getting a tattoo may have some unexpected complications if your immune system isn’t up to scratch, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports. The warning comes after they treated a woman for chronic pain in her left hip, knee and thigh some months after she had been tattooed. She had been taking drugs to dampen down her immune...
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How old is too old for surgery, and why?
Many of us will have been in situations with older loved ones where a doctor says surgery is too risky given the patient‘s advanced age. Why is it surgery becomes risky in the elderly, and is it based on chronological age or their health? Many changes in the body occur in response to the injury and...
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Can a plastic bracelet really ease painful wrists? New device offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome
A plastic wristband offers a novel way to treat the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects more than a million people in the UK. The device works by pulling skin and soft tissue towards it, thereby easing pressure on the nerve that causes symptoms. In a small pilot study, patients who wore the band for around...
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What are the symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis?
Rotator cuff tendinitis is inflammation of the connective tissues that help the shoulder to move. The condition is also called an impinged shoulder or impingement syndrome. This form of tendinitis can be very painful and may prevent a person from performing everyday activities. When the condition is mild, a person can usually treat it with rest, home...
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When it comes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, more is better
Researchers previously showed that overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain by 50% and significantly improve function and mobility with a 10% or more weight loss over an 18-month period. The investigators’ latest findings, which are published in Arthritis Care & Research, reveal that a 20% or more weight loss has the added...