by University of Copenhagen A sensational new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen disproves traditional knowledge of stem cell development. The study reveals that the destiny of intestinal cells is not predetermined, but instead determined by the cells’ surroundings. The new knowledge may make it easier to manipulate stem cells for stem cell therapy. The results have been published in Nature. All cells in the foetal gut have...
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Could the solution to osteoporosis be in the bile?
by Laura Alejandra Velazquez Villegas, The Conversation Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease where the bone density and quality are reduced. This disease is associated with substantial pain and disability leading to devastating long-term physical and psychological consequences. In Europe, the total osteoporosis economic burden was estimated at 30.7 billion euros in 2010, and is expected to reach 76.7 billion in...
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Examining the Long-term Effects of Concussion in Sport
What do we currently know about the long-termeffects of concussions obtained through sport? In short, the answer is ‘very little’. While we may recognize the short-term symptoms of a concussion, not much is known about the long-termimpact of both concussions and sub-concussive head impacts (for example, when heading a football). Recent years have seen this topic brought into the public eye,...
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Disfigured Burn Victims Sue Cooking Spray Company For Exploding Cans
10 May 2019, 7:02 am EDT By Maui Hermitanio Tech Times Maker of cooking spray products Conagra is facing a wave of lawsuits from burn victims alleging that defective product cans either exploded or caught fire and disfigured them. At least eight people have filed cases against Conagra after cooking spray cans blasted, severely burning and disfiguring them. A total of six lawsuits were filed in a Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, where the company is...
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Depression: Exercise may reduce symptoms but not in women
By Lauren Sharkey Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey Many experts consider exercise to be an effective treatment for depression. However, new research casts doubt on this theory by showing that not everyone may benefit. Depression is the number one cause of disability across the globe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). If the condition is...
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Weight-free strength training
Start with the classic wall sit. Press your back into a wall and slide it down the wall as you walk your feet out in front of you, bending at the knees. Your thighs should be parallel to the floor and make right angles with your calves. Try to keep shoulders relaxed. Hold for up to 90 seconds, return to...
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Dog disease that can be passed to humans confirmed in Iowa
The state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand, says several cases of canine brucellosis have been confirmed at a commercial breeding facility for small dogs in Marion County. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says it is notifying people who have custody of the exposed dogs. Both the animals and the facilities are quarantined while the dogs undergo testing....
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What helps prevent dementia? Try exercise, not vitamin pills
by Marilynn Marchione If you want to save your brain, focus on keeping the rest of your body well with exercise and healthy habits rather than popping vitamin pills, new guidelines for preventing dementia advise. About 50 million people currently have dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type. Each year brings 10 million new cases, says the report released Tuesday...
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Why High Blood Pressure and Cold Meds Don’t Mix
Cold medicines are not off-limits if you have heart disease, but patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, should check the label carefully when choosing a cold or allergy medicine. That’s because decongestants such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylephrine, naphazoline and oxymetazoline can increase your blood pressure and heart rate. Make sure the cold or allergy medication you plan to take is free of those ingredients. Decongestants can...
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How sleep and mood impact working memory
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio Two new studies assess how working memory — the memory we use on a day-to-day basis in decision-making processes — is affected by age, mood, and sleep quality and whether these factors impact memory together or on their own. Working memory is the short-term memory that a person uses...