Those who are suffering from corneal disease may be able to have their vision restored with the help of stem cells found in umbilical cords. Findings presented at the annual meeting for the American Society of Cell Biology indicated that when human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells into mices eyes that had insufficient lumican, a protein
Although decriminalization in some states has affected the legal stature of cannabis, Spanish researchers say daily use may be a predicate for schizophrenia or other psychological disorders. The study found that half of the subjects, who otherwise led normal lives and were not otherwise predisposed to the disorders, had developed a psychosis, and two-thirds of
New research has found evidence that folic acid may suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of allergy and asthma symptoms. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center reviewed the medical records of more than 8,000 people aged two to 85 and tracked the effects of folate levels on respiratory and allergic symptoms as well
The use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may prevent brain aneurysms in post-menopausal women, according to findings presented at the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery annual meeting. Previous trials have found that women who have already experienced menopause are among the most common high-risk populations. In order to better understand the connection between
Researchers say more studies need to be conducted to determine whether taking Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Herbal teas, pills and powders are used in many Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes as well as diabetes. They are thought to work in a number of different ways to help normalize blood
A new study has found eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of becoming depressed, according to Reuters. “Individuals who followed the Mediterranean diet most closely had a greater than 30 percent reduction in the risk of depression than whose who had the lowest Mediterranean diet scores,” said the studys authors. While they admit
A waning libido after menopause may be linked to separate health problems in women, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducted telephone interviews with nearly 2,000 postmenopausal women, asking them about their levels of sexual satisfaction and other aspects of their health. The
A second study in the recent weeks has found a link between omega-3 fatty acid intake and eye health outcomes. The research conducted by scientists from Tufts University suggests omega-3 fatty acids may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), depending on the stage of disease and possible on the intake of other supplements.
There are a number of possible side effects for women who take birth control pills, which is why many doctors recommend regular exercise and a healthy, nutritious diet. Taking vitamin supplements is an easy way to get one’s daily dose of nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, which new research said may be important for
Some herbal supplements and alternative medications entail a benefit that many prescriptions do not a low occurrence of side effects. Recently, researchers created a computerized tool that may be able to accurately predict the many possible adverse reactions caused by traditional medications. Their conclusions, which appear in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and