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Cleanliness might lead to Asthma

...sured by the endotoxin levels in mattress dust, is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of hay fever, atopic sensitization, atopic asthma, and atopic wheeze in childhood....

Stroke risk might be linked to antibody

..." Researchers note that these antibodies are also associated with recurrent miscarriages and low platelet counts. They say further research on the benefit of blood-thinning drugs for people with aPL antibodies must be presented....

Regular exercise linked to extended menstrual cycles

...that exercise, particularly vigorous activity, was associated with a somewhat longer menstrual cycle or time between periods. In one of the studies, both total physical activity and vigorous activities were tied to women's menstrual cycle length. But the effect was not seen among significantly overweight women....

An insight about Schizophrenia

...this may be related to many of the social problems associated with the disease. These researchers used MRIs to assess the volume of gray matter in the fusiform gyrus areas of the brains of patients suffering from a first episode of schizophrenia. Results for the patients were then compared to MRI results for a...

Brain cells protected by new compounds

...t brain cells from beta amyloid, the toxic protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. However, more work is needed to ensure that the p53 inhibitors are truly specific to the brain, and do not trigger cancer in other cells of the body. Potential applications in humans are widespread - the first trials could b...

Laser may stop macular degeneration

... dry form from turning into the wet form, which is associated with more rapid vision loss. Dr. Friberg felt that they know the laser is effective at getting rid of the drusen and in some cases, vision improves. They hope to answer the other questions which arises from this study.. Dr. Friberg says it's also im...

Alternative to blood Transfusions

... Results showed there were no significant problems associated with the patients who had received HBOC-201. However, HBOC-201 did cause yellow skin discoloration in some patients. HBOC-201 is intended to reduce possible infectious agents found in blood that can harm recipients after a blood transfusion. It also...

Eczema patients lack natural antibiotic in skin

...earchers also found that two hormone-like proteins associated with the immune response and commonly secreted by atopic dermatitis patients’ cells. "These findings indicate that atopic dermatitis patients have an impaired immune response that prevents them from producing adequate amounts of antimicrobial peptide...

Indian Cherry: Richest Source of Vitiamin C

...n cancer and heart diseases. They also reduce pain associated with inflammation. West Indian Cherry juice can be taken as a pain reliever in gout and arthritis. The anthocyanins also protects the arteries from plaque buildup. University of Texas has found out that the melatonine present in cherry and cherry pr...

Treating acne with laser

...target the bacteria that produces the inflammation associated iwth acne known as Propionobacterium Acnes, or P. Acnes. P. acnes releases porphyrins, which are naturally occurring molecules in the body. When porphyrins absorb certain wavelengths of light, free radical damage is produced which destroys the bacte...

Drinking wine beneficial in dementia

...onthly and weekly intake of wine was significantly associated with a lower risk of dementia." However, drinking beer monthly was responsible for an increase in the risk for dementia....

Associated therapy for multiple myeloma

...ation. Researchers also observed an improvement in associated symptoms and in disturbances in the blood. Results also show the thalidomide combination was well tolerated. Researchers say current chemotherapy regimens used as initial therapy for multiple myeloma have significant toxicity. In addition, the thali...

Mountain biking connected to infertility

...as risen in recent years. While the sport has been associated for some time with erectile dysfunction, this study looked at whether there is a link between the sport and reduced fertility. Semen analysis was performed on the bikers and non-bikers and the two groups were compared. Dr. Frauscher reported at toda...

High iron levels may cause Cardiovascular Disease in women

...sma glucose, and blood pressure. Iron levels were associated to CVD risk factors among non-Hispanic black women and, especially, Mexican-American women, according to the study. The strongest association was found for Mexican-American women whose higher iron levels were linked with higher levels of body mass in...

Geriatric heart patients benefit from extra weight

...I) or simply stated, those who are overweight, are associated with a larger risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However a recent study by a team of Columbia researchers indicates, suprisingly, that senior patients// (i.e. patients who are 75 and over), with a BMI of 25 and above run a lower risk of comp...

Acupuncture in Paediatric care

...such as migraine, chronic abdominal pain, and pain associated with cancer and nausea. Researches reveal that the technique is safe and could be used in children and that many patients prefer this method to additional medications. The one popular myth that prevents the use of this method in children is that ch...

Reduced fertility in men who mountain bike

...uce a man's fertility. While previous studies have associated the sport with erectile dysfunction, this study aimed at finding out whether there //was a link between reduced fertility & the sport. A comparative study was made of 35 extreme mountain bikers and 30 non-bikers, wherein extreme bikers were classifi...

Fewer teeth & Increased Ischemic Stroke risk

...sis that is gaining momentum is that the infection associated to periodontal disease and tooth loss causes inflammation that affects the arteries. Doctors also claim that earlier studies have shown that tooth loss is related to disease of the carotid artery, the main artery to the brain. Whatever the explanat...

Depressed women show signs of earlier onset of Perimenopause

...ogenic (estrogen deficiency) state, which has been associated with bone density loss, sexual dysfunction, a decline in cognitive function, and a potential increased risk of cardiovascular disease....

Effect of alcohol drinking on breast cancer

Breast cancer has been associated to many risk factors like age, hormone replacement therapy and obesity, together with alcohol consumption. Several earlier studies have linked alcohol to breast cancer but they have not been consistent// and also because smoking often accompanies dri...

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