Medical research
Organic compound found in trees could prevent contact lens eye infections
A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.
Feb 7, 2024
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Medical research
Compound derived from hops reduces abundance of gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome
Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.
Sep 21, 2023
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Immunology
By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development
Two University of Arizona Health Sciences scientists are one step closer to developing a predictive test to assess a baby's risk for asthma, which would allow parents to take steps to thwart the disease's development and ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Immunology
Human fetal lungs harbor a microbiome signature
The lungs and placentas of fetuses in the womb—as young as 11 weeks after conception—already show a bacterial microbiome signature, which suggests that bacteria may colonize the lungs well before birth. This first-time ...
Jan 17, 2020
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Dentistry
Antimicrobial in common toothpaste doesn't impact gut, oral microbiome
Personal hygiene products such as soaps and toothpastes that contain the antibiotic triclosan do not have a major influence on microbial communities or endocrine function, according to a small, randomized trial. The study ...
May 18, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Newly diagnosed Crohn's disease patients show imbalance in intestinal microbial population
A multi-institutional study led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Broad Institute has identified how the intestinal microbial population of newly diagnosed Crohn's disease patients differs ...
Mar 12, 2014
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Dentistry
Tooth cavities linked to lower risk of head, neck cancer in study
(HealthDay)—People with more cavities in their teeth may have a reduced risk for some head and neck cancers, a new study suggests.
Sep 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO head warns diseases set to rise
The head of the World Health Organization warned Thursday that infectious diseases will spread more easily in the future due to globalisation, changing lifestyles and rising population densities.
Dec 20, 2012
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