Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis caused by the inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of cartilage in the joints. It is
Month: August 2018
Super gonorrhea resists human immune system
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their collaborators in the United Kingdom have discovered a new
Exercise can beat cocaine addiction
Exercise can prevent relapses into cocaine addiction, according to new research led by the University at Buffalo’s Panayotis (Peter) Thanos,
Monitoring urinary tract infections with cell-free DNA
A new method for testing urinary tract infections yields more information than what conventional methods can offer, according to new
Naltrexone reduces alcohol intake in HIV patients
Naltrexone is an injection that decreases heavy drinking in the general population when taken in conjunction with counseling, the injection
Meditation aids cognitive skills
Meditation is a practice where people focus their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear
How Ebola virus infects cells
A new study at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is shedding light on the role of specific proteins that trigger a
Epigenetic markers of ovarian cancer
Silencing of the GULP1 gene expression by methylation plays an important role in ovarian carcinogenesis. Researchers used an integrated approach by
Processed carbohydrates cause tooth decay
Food contains different types of starchy carbohydrates with diverse degrees of processing. Processed forms of starch increases the risk of cavities
Novel vaccine approach for treating Zika virus
Researchers at The Ohio State University has developed and tested a vaccine that employs an uncommon two-pronged approach to fighting