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Molecular study of skin proteins uncovers predisposition to eczema

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.

Can you drink alcohol while taking metformin?

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.

Antipsychotics: Do they do more harm than good?

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.

Insulin overdose: Dosage, symptoms, and treatment

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.

Scientists find new genetic locations for type 2 diabetes

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.

HIV breakthrough: Scientists remove virus in animals using gene editing

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.

Brain cancer: Study sheds light on unexpected link between glioma and blood sugar

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.

Intraductal papilloma: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

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?

Alzheimer's disease progression predicted by gene mutation

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.

Carb counting for diabetes: Meal planning to manage blood sugar

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.