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Restoring IL-17 may treat skin infections related to chronic alcohol consumption
Alcoholism takes a toll on every aspect of a person’s life, including skin problems. Now, a new research report appearing in the April 2015 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, helps explain why this happens and what might be done to address it. In the report, researchers used mice show how chronic alcohol intake […]
FDA approves first-of-kind device to treat obesity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the first weight loss treatment device that targets the nerve pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. The Maestro Rechargeable System, the first FDA-approved obesity device since 2007, is approved to treat […]
Could gut microbes help treat brain disorders? Mounting research tightens their connection with the brain
The trillions of microbes that inhabit the human body, collectively called the microbiome, are estimated to weigh two to six pounds — up to twice the weight of the average human brain. Most of them live in the gut and intestines, where they help us to digest food, synthesize vitamins and ward off infection. But […]
How To Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease from osteoarthritis of the back can cause you extreme pain and suffering. There are a few ways whereby you can treat degenerative disc disease. Understanding what degenerative disc disease is, and what you can do, are important steps towards a better quality of life. The chance of getting degenerative disc disease increases […]
Treat Depression And Live Healthy
Depression also called as “The Common Cold of Mental Health” is a mental health disorder that affects your body, mood, and thoughts. It even affects your everyday routine like the way you eat, the way you sleep, the way you think, and the way you feel about yourself. The people who’s suffering from depression may […]
Activating immune system could treat obesity, diabetes
Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that is causing alarming rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but currently there is a lack of effective drug treatments. Two unrelated studies published by Cell Press June 5th in the journal Cell reveal an important role for immune pathways in activating good types body fat, called brown and beige […]
Scientists discover a natural molecule to treat type 2 diabetes: Molecule mimics some effect of physical exercise
Researchers at the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine, the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Center, and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods have discovered a natural molecule that could be used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The molecule, a derivative of omega-3 fatty acids, mimics some of the effects of […]
IV hormone infusion could treat common cause of infertility in women
Researchers have succeeded in restoring hormones essential for fertility that are commonly lost in women who exercise intensively, according to research presented today. The work, by researchers from Imperial College London, is presented this week at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Wrocłow, Poland. Fertility depends on a range of reproductive hormones. In females, one […]