Medical News
Drug Engineered From Banana Protein Could Help Fight Against AIDS, Hepatitis C, And Flu
Tech Times - 25 Oct 2015 04:57
Five years ago, a banana derived protein was found to combat HIV, Hepatitis C and Influenza viruses but with some side effects. Now, a new team of researchers has come up with a redeveloped version that retains the antiv...
Hotdogs May Have Undisclosed Ingredients: Clear Labs Finds Mystery Meat, Human DNA In Sampled Brands
Tech Times - 25 Oct 2015 09:57
Hot dogs and sausages may contain undisclosed ingredients. Genomic analysis reveals that some brands even contain unwanted meat and human DNA.
Whole Foods Recalls Chicken Salad And Deli Pasta Due To Listeria Risk
Tech Times - 25 Oct 2015 13:27
Whole Foods recalled some of its products due to possible listeria contamination. Consumers who brought the affected products are urged to throw them away or return to place of purchase.
Virginia Tech researchers will use NSF award to probe circadian rhythms
EurekAlert! - 25 Oct 2015 06:00
(Virginia Tech) A $750,000 National Science Foundation award will aid researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech to study circadian rhythms' effects on processes that affect numerous diseases a...
The Lancet: Last 2 decades see rising life expectancy in every province of China but substantial health inequalities remain
EurekAlert! - 25 Oct 2015 06:00
(The Lancet) Two new studies, published in The Lancet, reveal for the first time how health in different regions of China has changed in recent decades. The articles analyze life expectancy, causes of death, and child mo...
Blackouts and near drownings may signal sudden death risk
EurekAlert! - 25 Oct 2015 06:00
(European Society of Cardiology) Blackouts and near drowning events may signal an increased risk of sudden death, reveals research presented at the SA Heart Congress 2015 by Professor Paul Brink, professor of internal me...
Lifting Weights Twice A Week May Slow Brain Aging
Tech Times - 25 Oct 2015 04:43
Researchers from the University of British Columbia analyzed 155 women ages 65 to 75. They discovered how the elderly female subjects gained important resistance training benefits.