Research conducted at Montana State University shows that microbes in the human gut play an important role in protecting against
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Faecal transplants, ‘robotic guts’ and the fight against deadly gut bugs
A simple compound found in our gut could help to stop dangerous bacteria behind severe, and sometimes fatal, hospital infections.
Continue reading »Antibiotic could protect against neurodegenerative diseases during aging
An antibiotic, minocycline, can increase the lifespan of roundworms by preventing the build-up of proteins during aging, a study in
Continue reading »How CARBS could be the secret to living longer
How CARBS could be the secret to living longer: Diet low in protein and rich in bread, pasta and rice
Continue reading »Researchers make next move in the fight against ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer claims the highest mortality rate of all gynecologic cancers, as high as 70 percent—in part because the disease
Continue reading »Gout drug may protect against chronic kidney disease
The drug allopurinol used to manage gout may offer protection against the development of kidney disease, according to a new
Continue reading »Promising novel treatment against Alzheimer disease
New research conducted at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital reveals that a novel drug reverses
Continue reading »An old drug finds new purpose against retinal neovascularization
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have found that the anti-malaria drug amodiaquine inhibits the apelin receptor
Continue reading »Marriage protects against malnutrition in old age
More and more elderly people are suffering from malnutrition. People who are unmarried, separated or divorced are most often affected,
Continue reading »Study shows how our brain and personality provide protection against emotional distress
If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and
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