Health News
Date: May-05-2017
Using a model of human skin, a study shows for the first time that loss of a key barrier protein alone leads to molecular changes that trigger eczema.
Date: May-05-2017
People with diabetes may use metformin to help manage their symptoms. In this article, we look at the risks of consuming alcohol while on this medication.
Date: May-05-2017
A new study investigates the benefits and side effects of antipsychotic medication for people with schizophrenia and related mental health conditions.
Date: May-04-2017
Insulin is a vital treatment for people with diabetes, but an insulin overdose can be dangerous. Learn how to avoid dosage mistakes in this article.
Date: May-04-2017
Using genetic mapping, a team of scientists led by researchers from the United Kingdom have discovered 111 genetic 'loci' that indicate type 2 diabetes.
Date: May-04-2017
Using an improved gene editing strategy, scientists managed to delete infected fragments of mouse DNA, stepping closer to finding a cure for HIV infection.
Date: May-04-2017
A new study begins to explain why glioma - a cancer that arises in the brain - is surprisingly less common in people with high blood sugar and diabetes.
Date: May-04-2017
Learn all about intraductal papillomas, benign growths that occur in the milk ducts of the breasts. Can they be prevented? Do they pose a cancer risk?
Date: May-04-2017
The largest study of its type shows that a mutation in the gene coding for brain-derived neurotrophic factor may predict Alzheimer's disease progression.
Date: May-04-2017
Which foods are high in carbohydrates? What role do carbohydrates play in managing blood sugar levels? Learn more in this article.