International team of scientists led by Roderic Guigó at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona showed that changes in
Month: February 2018
Effects of soda on fertility
Consumption of beverages has been linked to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, early menstruation, poor semen quality and infertility. A
Symdeko for treating cystic fibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Symdeko (ivacaftor/tezacaftor tablets and ivacaftor tablets) for treating the underlying cause
Opioid use increases risk of infections
According to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center study, opioid users have a significantly increased risk of infections severe enough to
Treating nerves tumors
The international team of researchers analyzed complete screens of genes and genetic material in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs),
Links between gut bacteria and obesity
A new Johns Hopkins study of mice with the rodent equivalent of metabolic syndrome has added to evidence that the
Why people get aggressive after drinking
Researchers have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans that measure blood flow in the brain to understand why people become
Immunotherapy combination effective in patients with kidney cancer
Combining an anti-angiogenesis agent, which blocks blood vessel formation, with an immunotherapy agent, was found to have promising anti-tumor activity
How liver responds to food
Minutes after eating, as nutrients rush into the bloodstream the body makes massive shifts in how it breaks down and
Foods for healthy hair
Hair loss can be down to hormonal changes, a medical condition, stress or nutritional deficiencies. Experts recommend foods with antioxidant
