The bionic pancreas system developed by Boston University (BU) investigators proved better than either conventional or sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy at managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes living at home, with no restrictions, over 11 days. … Read More »
New drug research shows promising results in mice bred to develop the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A team in Finland finds that blocking an enzyme called prolyl oligopeptidase clears the mice’s brains of an accumulated protein that is a … Read More »
Nutrition affects every aspect of health, and many people underestimate the value of a balanced diet in preventing disease and improving symptoms of current conditions. Psoriasis, a skin disorder characterized by dry, itchy, and scaly skin, is one condition … Read More »
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting women worldwide. Although the survival rate is very high when the disease is discovered early, new research suggests that having a large social network might also affect a person’s chances … Read More »
Ibuprofen is a medication commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation, but a new study suggests its benefits do not stop there. Researchers have found that the drug may also reduce the risk of death from lung cancer among former … Read More »
A drug initially designed to treat diabetes may be a breakthrough treatment for Parkinson’s disease. After decades of disappointment, could MSDC-0160 be the drug researchers have been searching for? Breaking research promises a much-needed Parkinson’s breakthrough. Parkinson’s disease is a … Read More »
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system that can affect a person’s mobility and their ability to perform daily activities. The disease causes damage to the nerve cells that are responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical … Read More »
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Research investigating schoolchildren’s asthma attacks has pointed to a tiny foe: mice. Allergens from the rodents can infiltrate the air, the study found, and may be a … Read More »
Diabetes currently affects 29 million Americans. For decades, researchers have been trying to replace the insulin cells of the pancreas that are destroyed by the disease. Groundbreaking research may have found a way to genetically transform alpha cells into insulin-producing … Read More »
New research on mice finds Huntington’s disease – a hereditary, progressive disorder involving death of nerve cells in the brain – may also concern defects in skeletal muscle tissue. The finding could lead to better treatments for improving motor function, … Read More »