Green tea may hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance
In a new study, researchers found that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
They found that epigallocatechin (EGCG)...
Autism linked to this health condition in pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that when hormone allopregnanolone decreases or stops abruptly, offspring are more likely to develop autism-like behaviors.
Allopregnanolone is one...
Retired? Hardly: At 99, this pioneering heart doctor still leading the way
At 99 years old, most people are not engaging in complex research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is...
New method to treat Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers have used patient-derived neurons to develop and test a new strategy to treat Parkinson's disease by mitigating the effects...
Scientists pinpoint neural activity’s role in human longevity
Neural excitation linked to shorter life, while suppression of overactivity appears to extend life span.
The brain’s neural activity — long implicated in disorders ranging...
This new test could diagnose Lyme disease within 15 minutes
In a new study, researchers have developed a rapid test that can detect Lyme disease with similar performance as the standard test in a...
Scientists use genetically modified pig skin to treat human wound
In a new study, researchers have successfully used live-cell, genetically engineered pig skin (xenograft) for the temporary closure of a burn wound.
Through an FDA-cleared...
Scientists find how to use cannabis to improve mental health
In a new study, researchers found that introducing 'standard units' for cannabis could improve people's mental health.
They suggest a unit level should be set...
These personality traits may predict your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that dementia risk is lower among older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers.
They found being...
Researchers find how to stop the spread of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer, with a five-year survival of 9% in Australia.
In its early stages, pancreatic cancers...