Vibrio parahaemolyticus can be found in the tidal zones in estuarine areas. The marine bacterium causes acute gastroenteritis in humans…
Medical News Today: Prostate cancer: Investigating the impact of diet
What foods, if any, protect against prostate cancer? And which foods increase the risk? A new review attempts to answer…
Reduced food intake in old mice can no longer improve health
Reduced food intake helps both animals and humans to improve health in old age and can prolong life. But when…
Zebrafish discovery throws new light on human hearing disorders
A study of the genetic make-up of zebrafish has provided brand new insights into the cause of congenital hearing disorders…
The long arm of childhood conditions
Available research on the impact of a person’s socioeconomic status during childhood suggests that the circumstances one grows up in…
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor muscle function in adults aged 60+
New research shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60…
Stressing cancer with spice
A new study reports how an experimental drug agent stops cancer cells from growing. A little over a decade ago,…
Anti-arthritis drug also stops tuberculosis bacillus from multiplying in blood stem cells
Immunologists have shown that a drug used to fight arthritis also stops the process that allows the tuberculosis bacillus to…
With this new alpha-gel, the cream of all skin creams could be here
Mixtures called alpha-gels are thick, do not flow easily, and can hold much water. Therefore, many skincare products are based…
Immune response to influenza
New research provides insights into how the body can protect itself from immunopathology during flu.