An international study led from Karolinska Institutet provides new insights into the regulatory T cells’ role in protecting against autoimmune
Month: April 2019
Sub-optimal food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff
A new study of restaurant staff reveals low levels of food allergy knowledge and negative attitudes about serving people with
Antibiotic use linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women
Women who take antibiotics over a long period of time are at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according
Targeted therapy proves effective against aggressive rare blood cancer
A multi-institutional clinical trial has given good results for a targeted therapy to treat a rare, aggressive blood cancer known
Which car crashes cause traumatic brain injury?
Motor vehicle crashes are the most common cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths related to traumatic brain injury
Stanford researchers work to genetically modify flatworms and unlock their regenerative powers
Slice it into a hundred pieces if you want, and the millimeters-long flatworm called a planarian won’t particularly care. Each
How to recognize the early signs of lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain, problems in multiple organs and systems of the body, inflammation, and
Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair damaged neurons in mice
A subset of the stem cells in hair follicles have the potential to regenerate the coating that insulates neurons in
Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose
By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels
Despite health warnings, Americans still sit too much
Most Americans continue to sit for prolonged periods despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of obesity,