Immune dysfunction in mother may be linked with autism, say researchers
A recent, large-scale study showed that in about 10 percent of mothers, there are antibodies in their bloodstream that react with the proteins in the brains of their...
Psoriasis and pemphigus may cause psychiatric problems, say researchers
Several studies suggest that there is a high comorbidity of psychiatric complications with pemphigus. In one study, the prevalence of psychiatric problems among the sample population was almost...
UCLA breakthrough for colon cancer and ulcerative colitis
Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a revolutionary experimental therapy, which has the ability to suppress the development of ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. The...
Common spice reported to effectively treat head and neck cancer
Since antiquity, plant products have been used to treat diseases. In fact, a number of currently available prescription medications such as digitalis and quinine are plant derivatives. A...
Prevent metabolic syndrome in menopause: don’t retire
In these tough economic times, many menopausal women who would choose to retire from the workforce if they had their druthers must keep working to maintain their standard...
New study evaluates who might benefit from statin therapy
The indications for statin therapy to lower cholesterol levels were expanded by the 2013 guidelines of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC–AHA). A...
CU-Boulder study: Old arteries returning to their younger conditions
In a press release, a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder have found an antioxidant that targets the mitochondria within a cell to reverse some of...
Parkinson’s disease three times more likely for meth users
There’s not a lot of good news in this world for meth users, so we’ll just throw this one on top of their bad news pile. Research from...
Study: Living alone increases your risk of an early death
It might make the most sense for some people’s lifestyles to live alone, but it’s actually a problem. According to The Huffington Post, a new study from Brigham...
New test for schizophrenia may change court system
Dr. Vivian Hook, professor with Skaggs School of Pharmacy and the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, has developed a test that can determine if...