Case Western Reserve University scientists are combining two AIDS treatments The two properties have already been shown to reduce the viral load of HIV But researchers believe they could go as far as to reduce ‘latent HIV reservoirs’ – HIV-infected cells which do not actively produce HIV so are harder to target HIV could be...
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Scientists 'supercharge' antibiotics to tear superbugs apart: Study hailed as groundbreaking amid race to combat drug resistance
Scientists have found a way to ‘supercharge’ antibiotics to ‘blow up’ superbugs The drugs bind to bacteria to kill them – like putting a key in the lock of a door But when one drug exerts such physical force, it can ‘rip the door off its hinges’ Researchers hope this is a way to combat...
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New dementia pill made entirely from CHOCOLATE hits shelves in Britain after cocoa was found to improve blood flow and help the heart
Flavanols extracted from cocoa help tackle cholesterol levels and blood flow But effective dose would be 400g of dark chocolate, containing 2,429 calories New pill contains the condensed anti-oxidant nutrient in its purest form A groundbreaking new pill that can help cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and dementia is now available in the...
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Baker's yeast enzyme could help treat leukemia, study suggests
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of childhood leukemia, accounting for around 3 in 4 cases in the United States. In a new study, researchers reveal how a compound isolated from baker’s yeast can help to treat the disease. Researchers suggest that an enzyme found in baker’s yeast has the potential to kill...
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'In vivo' reprogramming induces signs of telomere rejuvenation
A representative image of double immunofluorescence against OCT4 (red) and TRF1 (green) proteins in the pancreas of a reprogrammable mouse. During the ‘in vivo’ reprogramming process, cellular telomeres are extended due to an increase in endogenous telomerase. This is the main conclusion of a paper published in Stem Cell Reports by a team from the Spanish...
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Drug shows promise for treating alcoholism
Sebastian Hernandez/UCLAUCLA research shows that the drug, ibudilast, reduces people’s craving for alcohol and appears to improve their ability to recover from a stressful situation. UCLA researchers have found that an anti-inflammatory drug primarily used in Japan to treat asthma could help people overcome alcoholism. Their study is the first to evaluate the drug, ibudilast,...
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Treatment of hips beneficial in patients with low back pain
(HealthDay)—For individuals presenting with a primary complaint of mechanical low back pain (LBP), prescriptive treatment of the hips seems beneficial in addition to treatment of the lumbar spine, according to a study published online Jan. 27 in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. Michael Bade, P.T., Ph.D., from the University of Colorado in Aurora, and...
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The back-up mechanism that could stop you having a HEART ATTACK: Experts reveal a DIY repair process that causes the heart to grow new, healthy blood vessels
Why are some patients with heart disease less likely to die from it than others? Scientists believe the answer may partly lie in the body’s own repair mechanisms When blood flow to the heart is reduced, it starts to grow collateral blood vessels Why is it that some patients with heart disease are less likely...
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Can coloured lights really stop that ringing in your ears? Wearing lenses in different hues could be a new way to banish tinnitus and migraines
Tinnitus is a common condition characterised by a ringing or buzzing in the ears It affects millions worldwide, and is linked to depression, anxiety and insomnia A lamp that gives out light in different colours could help banish it for good A lamp that gives out coloured light is being tested as a new treatment...
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"Mini-suitcases" release drugs or seeds on demand
Researchers at Western University are developing “mini-suitcases” that can deliver drugs to target areas, and only releasing them when triggered How a drug is delivered to the targeted area can make these weapons more effective against disease. Researchers at Western University are developing polymer coatings for medicine, like “mini-suitcases” that can release drugs exactly when...