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New Compound Discovery That May Combat Superbugs
Jun 17, 2019
During the last few years, scientists have been placing their focus on one of the biggest concerns in the world. There are bacterial strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. This makes these strains extremely difficult or impossible to kill. These dangerous bacteria are being referred to as superbugs. According to the latest study,...
Read MoreCutting a Certain Amino Acid May Help the Fight Against Breast Cancer
May 12, 2019
Harvard Medical School's scientists have recently discovered something totally unexpected about ER (estrogen receptor) positive breast cancer through a study they jointly conducted with other research center colleagues around the country. In a range of lab experiments, they also learned that SLC7A5, the cell surface protein helping cells to...
Read MoreLATE: A Brain Condition That Mimics Alzheimer's Disease
May 12, 2019
Alzheimer's disease brings a lot of pain to people across the world. One has to sit and watch as their loved one almost literally fades away into a new person before death. It is hard to care for a family member who has this disease, but, with patience and perseverance, it can be done. More recently, experts in neurological disorders have...
Read MoreMost U.S. Seniors Will Lack Funds for Assisted Living By 2029
May 5, 2019
According to a new research study, by 2029 the majority of middle-class U.S. seniors will not be able to afford assisted living programs.The problem derives from the fact that the number of middle-class seniors will explode in the next decade. While today there are around 8 million middle-class people 75 years old or older, in 2029 this number will...
Read MoreLife Expectancy Increasing Despite Health Care Inequalities
May 5, 2019
Life expectancy is always a hot topic, especially when considering a broad spectrum of countries. Despite all of the civil wars and continuing fatal diseases in the world, the latest release from the United Nations reveals that life expectancy is still improving and making good gains especially in the developed world. In this article, we look at...
Read MoreExcessive TV in Seniors Tied to Poorer Memory
Apr 12, 2019
A new study suggests that older people may want to restrict their TV watching in order to retain their memory and cognitive abilities. The study indicates that, among those 50 and older, watching three and a half hours of television daily directly relates to a decline in verbal memory.Television and CognitionThere has been concern over the effect...
Read MoreHow Stem Cells Can Help Repair Your Brain
Apr 12, 2019
A healthy brain plays a critical role in our total health and wellness. Discovering that we have deficiencies in brain function or other neurological disorders can be a devastating diagnosis, and it leads many of us on a desperate search for answers to our health crisis.Recent studies on stem cells and their effect on our health are leaving us...
Read MoreCould Exercise Prevent Tumour Growth
Apr 12, 2019
Statistics from the American Cancer Society has shown that in the year 2019 over 100,000 people will be diagnosed with new cases of cancer of the colon and over 44000 people with rectal cancer. Furthermore, researchers have also predicted that over 50,000 people will die due to colorectal cancer. The primary methods that have been used in the...
Read MoreThe Best Diet For Older Adults
Apr 12, 2019
Is there a best diet for older adults?As we age, our metabolisms naturally slow down - it's inevitable. This poses a unique problem for older adults because a huge component of weight loss is muscle mass. In a sort of paradoxical approach to weight loss, we cut calories but that causes us to lose muscle, which in turn slows down weight...
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