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Dogs in the house protect against asthma, infection
Date: Dec-21-2013There have been several studies suggesting that when exposed to a dog regularly in early infancy, children's risk for developing allergies and asthma decreases. And now, researchers point to changes in gut microbes as the mechanism behind this safeguard.The researchers, from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Michigan, published the results of their mouse study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
What are the health benefits of avocados?
Date: Dec-21-2013Avocados may be fatty, but that doesn't mean that they are bad for your health.In fact, this fruit is a nutritional powerhouse providing numerous potential health benefits.Its creamy texture and rich taste make it a common ingredient in many dishes. It is probably most well known for being a key ingredient in the Mexican dip "guacamole".Because of its high fat content, avocado is also used as a meat substitute in sandwiches and salads.But what makes this fruit so good for you?
Holiday shopping can be a problem for disabled consumers
Date: Dec-21-2013Before chestnuts roast on the fire and sugarplums dance in the dreams of youngsters, the holiday season elicits visions of crowded parking lots and malls overrun by shoppers while retailers try to keep up with the demand.The conditions aren't ideal for anyone seeking the perfect gift, but a Rutgers-Camden marketing scholar says they are especially hard for an often overlooked population of consumers: those with disabilities.
Tinnitus discovery opens door to possible new treatment avenues
Date: Dec-21-2013For tens of millions of Americans, there's no such thing as the sound of silence. Instead, even in a quiet room, they hear a constant ringing, buzzing, hissing, humming or other noise in their ears that isn't real. Called tinnitus, it can be debilitating and life-altering.Now, University of Michigan Medical School researchers report new scientific findings that help explain what is going on inside their unquiet brains.The discovery reveals an important new target for treating the condition. Already, the U-M team has a patent pending and device in development based on the approach.
A step closer to developing a 'universal' flu vaccine
Date: Dec-21-2013Every year the approach of flu season sets off a medical guessing game with life or death consequences. There are many different strains of flu and they vary from year to year. So each season authorities must make an educated guess and tell manufacturers which variants of the flu they should produce vaccines against.Even when this system works, flu-related illnesses can kill 3,000 to 49,000 Americans annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A bad guess or the unexpected emergence of a virulent strain could send the death toll higher.
Study confirms narcolepsy as an autoimmune disease
Date: Dec-20-2013A new study that offers some of the most compelling evidence to date for the idea of "mimicry," where the immune system attacks a body protein because of its similarity to a pathogen protein, confirms that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease.
Diabetic macular edema: 'not enough awareness and patient care'
Date: Dec-20-2013Individuals with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetic eye disease. But new research reveals that less than 50% of US adults with diabetic macular edema - retina swelling that can lead to blindness - are told by their doctor that diabetes is the cause of their condition, and less than 60% have had a dilated eye exam in the last year.This is according to a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a form of diabetic retinopathy - the leading cause of blindness in diabetics.
Diabetic macular edema: 'not enough awareness and patient care'
Date: Dec-20-2013Individuals with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetic eye disease. But new research reveals that less than 50% of US adults with diabetic macular edema - retina swelling that can lead to blindness - are told by their doctor that diabetes is the cause of their condition, and less than 60% have had a dilated eye exam in the last year.This is according to a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology.Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a form of diabetic retinopathy - the leading cause of blindness in diabetics.
Walking 2,000 more steps each day reduces cardiovascular risk
Date: Dec-20-2013People with impaired glucose tolerance can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 8% simply by walking an additional 2,000 steps a day, a large international study says.Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), a precursor to type 2 diabetes, affects 79 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Worldwide, the figures are even more staggering - with researchers saying 344 million people are currently affected, and this number is set to rise to 472 million by 2030.Led by Dr.
Study confirms narcolepsy as an autoimmune disease
Date: Dec-20-2013A new study that offers some of the most compelling evidence to date for the idea of "mimicry," where the immune system attacks a body protein because of its similarity to a pathogen protein, confirms that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease.
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