By Rich Haridy An article published in The New England Journal of Medicine from a team of Mayo Clinic researchers is raising doubts over the previously floated hypothesis that “lipid pneumonia” is responsible for the current vaping crisis. Based on reviews of lung tissue biopsies the new research claims there is no evidence of oil...
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Parkinson’s disease is also present in the blood
by Aarhus University The behaviour of immune cells in the blood is so different in patients with Parkinson’s disease that it advocates for a new type of supplementary medicine, which can regulate the immune system and thus inhibit the deterioration of the brain. These are the perspectives in a new study which researchers from the...
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Stem cell studies offer hope for childhood neurological condition
by University of California, San Francisco Two new studies by an international team of researchers report progress in using stem cells to develop new therapies for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD), a rare genetic condition affecting boys that can be fatal before 10 years of age. Often diagnosed at birth with symptoms of weakness and breathing difficulties, the progressive neurological problems in PMD are caused...
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Study Reveals Sex-Based Differences in the Development of Brain Hubs Involved in Memory and Emotion
Findings may help researchers understand why mental disorders present differently in males and females during adolescence October 2, 2019 • Press Release Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health, have uncovered sex-based differences in the development of the hippocampus and amygdala. These brain areas have been implicated in the biology of several mental...
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Teabags release ‘billions’ of plastic particles into each cup
By Lois Zoppi, BAReviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) The war on plastic is gaining traction worldwide, and a huge number of households are trying to reduce their reliance on plastic. A recent YouGov poll showed that the areas in which people in the UK are trying to reduce their plastic consumption include fresh fruit and vegetables (81...
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Everyday foods for better blood pressure
by Len Canter High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke, heart disease and other dangerous conditions, but it offers no early warning signs. That’s why it’s so important to have your pressure checked regularly. You can take preventive steps to keep it in line by getting regular exercise and by adding...
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Just A Handful Of Nuts May Help Keep Us From Packing On The Pounds As We Age
Eating a handful of almonds, walnuts, peanuts or any type of nut on a regular basis may help prevent excessive weight gain and even lower the risk of obesity, new research suggests. It may be that substituting healthy nuts for unhealthy snacks is a simple strategy to ward off the gradual weight gain that often...
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Full-body interaction videogames enhance social skills in children with autism disorders
Interventions based on games that require the use of technology have proved to facilitate motivation and learning processes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) UNIVERSITAT POMPEU FABRA – BARCELONA Narcís Parés, a member of the Cognitive Media Technologies research group of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at UPF, is working on...
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Eat as much meat as you like? Really?
The press release from the Annals of Internal Medicine arrived last week under embargo, sent to me by several reporters: “New guidelines: No need to reduce red or processed meat consumption for good health.” The press announcement was accompanied by 5 review papers, a sixth with this recommendation, and an editorial. These are posted on the website of their publisher, the...
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What is the difference between sea salt and table salt?
By Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. Reviewed by Miho Hatanaka, RDN, LD Table salt and sea salt are both useful when preparing food. Manufacturers mine table salt from salt deposits and process it into a fine crystal, whereas sea salt comes from evaporating seawater. Many people believe that sea salt is healthier than table salt because it...