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Peanut allergy: could pulsed light remove allergens from whole peanuts?
Date: Sep-30-2014A scientist experimenting with pulsed light to inactivate the allergenic proteins in peanuts has come closer to his goal of eliminating 99.9% of peanut allergens in whole peanuts.
Bacteria may help treat acne, ulcers
Date: Sep-30-2014Bacteria that eat ammonia - a major component of sweat - may one day be used to treat acne, ulcers and other skin disorders, say researchers.
Early childhood obesity associated with antibiotic exposure
Date: Sep-30-2014By the age of just 24 months, 10% of children are obese. A new study identifies antibiotic exposure during this period as being a potential risk factor for early childhood obesity.
AHA provide clinicians with guidelines for heart imaging tests with radiation
Date: Sep-30-2014A new AHA statement calls for health care providers to ensure they understand the risks and benefits of heart imaging tests with radiation and to discuss these with patients.
Implanted medical devices cleared by FDA 'lacking information'
Date: Sep-30-2014A study has found that FDA regulatory processes have led to many implanted medical devices being cleared for market while lacking scientific evidence of their safety or efficacy.
Osteoporosis: bone health in childhood 'is an important factor'
Date: Sep-29-2014The American Academy of Pediatrics have reviewed bone acquisition in childhood to advise pediatricians on bone health strategies for young patients.
An hour of after-school exercise linked to better cognitive functioning
Date: Sep-29-2014Children who engaged in at least an hour of exercise after school each day showed improved cognitive functioning, according to a new study.
New estrogen-related breast cancer mechanism detected
Date: Sep-29-2014Estrogen prepares cells to divide and even resist drugs for estrogen-positive breast cancers, according to new research investigating the role of the unfolded-protein response.
Malaria severity influenced by five human genes, say researchers
Date: Sep-29-2014An international study says five genes play a complex role in influencing whether people are more or less susceptible to severe malaria and opens the door to new drugs or vaccines.
Researchers discover marker that may lead to early detection of pancreatic cancer
Date: Sep-29-2014Increased levels of branched-chain amino acids in the blood may be an early indication of pancreatic cancer, a new study claims. The findings may lead to tests for early detection.
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