New research suggests a new treatment pathway for type 2 diabetes. choja/Getty Images Researchers have investigated the link between fatty liver disease and key markers of type 2 diabetes in mice. The results suggest that reducing the production of the neurotransmitter GABA in the liver could normalize blood glucose levels, decrease appetite, and lead to weight loss. The researchers say...
Vaginal infections can cause pain and discomfort. Without treatment, they may lead to complications that can adversely affect a person’s health. However, people can treat or manage most vaginal infections. This article will discuss some different types of vaginal infections and their common symptoms. It will also cover their treatment options and how to prevent...
by University of Texas at Arlington Cancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of Health In a new commentary for the journal Science, an associate vice president for research at The University of Texas at Arlington argues that emerging protein-based immunotherapies could lead to highly effective “off-the-shelf” cancer treatments for more patients. Jon Weidanz, who also is a...
Finger burns range in severity from first to third degree, with each type requiring a different level of care. Many finger burns are treatable at home, but some will require immediate medical care. Accidents at home lead to many cases of burned fingers, which can also be a common occurrence in the workplace among people...
Vaginal infections can cause pain and discomfort. Without treatment, they may lead to complications that can adversely affect a person’s health. However, people can treat or manage most vaginal infections. This article will discuss some different types of vaginal infections and their common symptoms. It will also cover their treatment options and how to prevent...
Collaborative Cancer Research UK-funded studies from University of Oxford researchers have uncovered a new mechanism by which cancer cells adapt to the stresses they encounter as they grow and respond to therapies. This mechanism involves cells releasing small vesicles, known as exosomes. These contain complex mixtures of proteins, RNAs and other molecules, which can re-programme...
Past research implies dementia occurs due to amyloid proteins causing plaques These plaques were thought to kill nerve cells or make toxic tangles in the brain New study suggests proteins do cause plaques but not cell death or the tangles Researcher believes the ‘exciting’ finding ‘opens the way for drug screening’ Alzheimer’s affects around 5.5...
