Tired T Cells
In a bid to better understand the gene expression patterns that control T cell activity, researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology mapped genome-wide changes in chromatin acces...
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Two Eyes, One Surgery
Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery (SBCS) lets patients have cataract surgery on both eyes, on the same day. But this procedure sparks debate in the professional community. While frequently perf...
Ancient Chinese Malaria Remedy Fights TB
A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution ...
How to Manage a Common, but Embarrassing Health Problem
If you have experienced hemorrhoids, you know just how uncomfortable this condition can be. On top of the pain, you may have experienced feelings of embarrassment when discussing or addressing the sy...
Scripps Florida Scientists Find Surprising Answers to ‘Food Coma’ Conu...
Anyone who has drifted into a fuzzy-headed stupor after a large holiday meal is familiar with the condition commonly known as a “food coma.” Now scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Rese...
Pain Free Blood Glucose Monitoring Device Developed
SPRINGFIELD, MA… Western New England University professors Dr. Ronny Priefer and Dr. Michael Rust have developed a hand-held breathalyzer that allows individuals to painlessly check their blood gluco...
Why are Some Obese People at Higher Risk for Diabetes Than Others?
Buildup of “Toxic Fat” Building Block Could be to Blame For years, scientists have known that someone who is thin could still end up with diabetes. Yet an obese person may be surprisingly...
Rutgers Study Finds That Generation X at Greater Risk of Stroke Than B...
Older baby boomers—those born between 1945 and 1954—can proudly boast a new label: the “stroke-healthiest generation,” according to a Rutgers study that found the lowest incidence of ischemic stroke ...
Get the Skinny on Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Even with a year of healthy habits under your belt, it’s easy to let the holiday season tip the scales. But don’t let those parties, extra trays of cookies floating around, and massive holidays feast...
Probiotics: Common Myths and Shocking Truths
With all the attention paid to health and wellness these days, it’s no wonder that probiotics are such a hot topic. Probiotics support digestive health and strong immunity (70 percent of our immune s...