Hantaviruses use cholesterol in cell walls to gain access into cells and infect humans, according…
Month: June 2015
Human urine helps prevent bacteria from sticking to bladder cells
Human urine contains factors that prevent a common culprit in urinary tract infections (UTIs), uropathogenic…
Omega-3 supplements, antioxidants may help with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Here’s more evidence that fish oil supplementation and antioxidants might be beneficial for at least…
Scientists propose new model of mysterious barrier to fusion known as the ‘density limit’
Researchers have developed a detailed model of the source of a puzzling limitation on fusion…
Cheek muscles hold up better than leg muscles in space
Muscles need gravity to maintain optimal health, and when they do not have it, they…
Sialic acid: Key to unlocking brain disorders
A common molecule found in higher animals, including humans, affects brain structure, researchers report. They…
Water used for hydraulic fracturing varies widely across United States
The amount of water required to hydraulically fracture oil and gas wells varies widely across…
Vitamin A supplementation may cause immune system to ‘forget’ past infections
Although vitamin A supplementation can have profound health benefits when someone is deficient, new evidence…
Pinaverium shows promising results for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Pinaverium offers quick and effective relief of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, according to clinical…
Spouses, relatives of celiac disease patients at risk for autoimmune diseases
Both spouses and first-degree relatives of patients with celiac disease are at increased risk of…