Medical News
Is It Time To Rethink Alcohol Guidelines? Research Suggests New Threshold For Low-Risk Drinking, And It's Not That Much
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 03:53
A new study finds that even under the current national guidelines, such 'low-risk' consumption could still have dire health effects. Will lowering the limit to 100 grams of alcohol consumption per week help prevent such ...
Caffeine Crackdown: FDA Takes Step To Block Consumer Sales Of Pure Caffeine In Bulk
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 15:24
Since 2015, the FDA has been cracking down on the sales of pure caffeine. A new guidance will make selling pure caffeine in bulk unlawful.
Fish Oil Supplements Fail To Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 14:47
Fish oil supplements with omega-3 fatty acids may not necessarily relieve symptoms of dry eye disease. A clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health refutes previous studies supporting its efficacy on dry ...
Sitting Too Much Linked To Memory Problems And Higher Dementia Risk
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 13:49
Researchers discovered that sitting too much may be linked to memory problems due to changes in a part of the brain. The effect is considered a predecessor for dementia, along with other significant signs of cognitive de...
Restaurant Workers Rank Highest In Cannabis Use Prevalence: CDC Report
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 13:40
A CDC report finds that workers in the food industry have the highest prevalence of cannabis use. The results could help employers create drug-related policies to ensure safety and security.
Gene That Makes You Eat More Sugar Might Also Help You Lose Fat
Tech Times - 14 Apr 2018 13:17
Years ago, scientists discovered that a variation of the FGF21 gene makes people eat more sugar. Now, they've discovered that it could lower body fat, too.
Fecal microbiota transplantation produces sustained improvements in cognitive and clinical outcomes
EurekAlert! - 14 Apr 2018 06:00
(European Association for the Study of the Liver) Long-term results of a randomized study demonstrate sustained improvements in hepatic encephalopathy episodes, hospitalizations, and cognitive performance compared with s...
Updates on new therapies in development for rare liver diseases
EurekAlert! - 14 Apr 2018 06:00
(European Association for the Study of the Liver) Long-term data with sebelipase alfa for lysosomal acid lipase deficiency and preliminary data for investigational RNAi therapeutics for acute intermittent porphyria and a...