Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine in California reveal a control mechanism for fatty tissue to increase intake of calories via a pathway switched on by a hormone and diet-responsive protein dubbed ADAMTS1. This discovery may help to … Read More »
Alkaline water is the opposite of acidic water. It has a higher pH level than plain water. Claims of health benefits have helped increase the popularity of alkaline diets and sales of machines that turn water alkaline. Ionizing machines are … Read More »
New research reveals fresh clues on the infection-fighting properties of cranberries. Researchers in Canada showed how cranberry extract rich in a particular type of compound successfully disrupted cell-to-cell communication in bacteria responsible for hard-to-treat infections. The study shows cranberry extract … Read More »
People who experience hearing loss can feel isolated and alone. It is important that the hearing public understand how to interact with deaf people and those who are hard of hearing. It is not difficult to adapt communication, but for … Read More »
Just 2 days of sleep loss may trigger changes in gut microbiota that are associated with poor metabolic health. This is the finding of a small study published in the journal Molecular Metabolism. Researchers suggest sleep loss may alter gut … Read More »
Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of death for babies under the age of 1 year. In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their recommendations to help parents and caregivers protect infants against … Read More »
There are more than 3,500 species of spiders that are found in the United States. Although many people are scared of these creatures, only about a dozen species are actually harmful. These fall into two different groups: brown spiders and … Read More »
Type 1 diabetes arises when the immune system attacks insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body does not make enough insulin to keep blood sugar or glucose under control. Now, scientists in Germany have discovered that … Read More »
Older women are usually considered at greater risk of pregnancy complications than younger women. However, when it comes to stroke during pregnancy, a new study suggests it is younger women who are most at risk. Researchers find younger women are … Read More »
A blood test to predict the likelihood of pregnancy complications may be in sight, after researchers reveal the discovery of a blood protein in expectant mothers that they say is a reliable indicator of pregnancy complications and poor fetal growth. … Read More »