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NYU Langone Health introduces new lung transplant program

The Transplant Institute at NYU Langone Health has launched a new lung transplant program, the third program of its kind in the greater New York City area, expanding regional access to this specialized level of care.

30 Jan 2018

Treatment quality for heart failure should be measured on guideline adherence, not patient volume

Adherence to treatment guidelines, not patient volume, is a better method to predict treatment outcome in patients with heart failure, finds new study.

30 Jan 2018

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

How healthy is your almond milk really? It may taste good and may not cause you any of the unpleasant reactions caused by cow's milk.

29 Jan 2018

UEA researchers unravel secret behind success of giardia parasites

Giardia parasites - responsible for one of the world's most common gastric diseases - are able to mimic human cell functions to break apart cells in the gut and feed off them, new research has shown.

29 Jan 2018

Study reveals dangerously high levels of phosphorus pollution in freshwater basins

Man-made phosphorus pollution is reaching dangerously high levels in freshwater basins around the world, according to new research.

25 Jan 2018

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

25 Jan 2018

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Advances in brain imaging can identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed, according to a new study.

25 Jan 2018

Sublingual supplements better than capsules, says Victoria Health pharmacist

It’s a question many looking to supplement ask – are sprays better than capsules? The answer is ‘yes’ according to Shabir Daya, a pharmacist at Victoria Health who specializes in natural health products.

25 Jan 2018

Computer modeling and simulation may help characterize injury from blasts on a battlefield

Sandia National Laboratories is developing specialized computer modeling and simulation methods to better understand how blasts on a battlefield could lead to traumatic brain injury and injuries to vital organs, like the heart and lungs.

24 Jan 2018

Researchers grow human trophoblast stem cells for the first time

In a milestone achievement for better understanding the development and function of the human placenta, scientists have derived and grown trophoblast stem cells for the first time.

24 Jan 2018

Scientists discover new target for anti-angiogenic tumor therapy

Actively growing tumors have a high demand for oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, they stimulate the growth of blood vessels.

23 Jan 2018

Metabolic shift can result in congestive heart failure

The heart derives its energy primarily from fatty acids. However, if a metabolic shift to other energy sources takes place, this can result in congestive heart failure, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center and Heidelberg University Hospital have now discovered.

23 Jan 2018

Researchers show association between microbiome and cancer-related blood infections

Cancer patients receive essential medicines, fluids, blood and nutrients through long, flexible tubes called central venous catheters, or central lines.

22 Jan 2018

Specially prepared supplement helps women to run faster, study shows

A new study found that women who took a specially prepared blend of minerals and nutrients for a month saw their 3-mile run times drop by almost a minute.

22 Jan 2018

Bariatric surgery extends lifespan in obese patients, shows study

Obese, middle-age men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the death rate of those who had traditional medical treatment over a 10-year period, reports a study that answers questions about the long-term risk of the surgery.

17 Jan 2018

Top nutrients needed to boost mood and energy levels on Blue Monday

Boost your mood and energy levels this Blue Monday (15 January) by topping up on key nutrients missing from your diet, namely vitamin D, B12 and magnesium, say natural health company BetterYou.

16 Jan 2018

Mitochondrial impairment may actually protect the brain in Parkinson's disease, study shows

A Norwegian study shows that impairment in mitochondria may actually protect the brain in Parkinson's disease.

15 Jan 2018

People with family history of heart attack may be more at risk

The president of the American Heart Association, Dr John Warner, had a minor heart attack recently during a scientific conference held in California.

12 Jan 2018

Scientists create artificial human muscles

Researchers have successfully created artificial human muscles in the laboratories that are tiny but fully functional. These small muscles actually respond to the nerve stimulations, says the latest study reporting this scientific breakthrough.

10 Jan 2018

Researchers uncover powerful new model for studying hallmark of vascular disease

While refining ways to grow arterial endothelial cells in the lab, a regenerative biology team at the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison unexpectedly unearthed a powerful new model for studying a hallmark of vascular disease.

9 Jan 2018

Nutrients News and Research

NYU Langone Health introduces new lung transplant program

Treatment quality for heart failure should be measured on guideline adherence, not patient volume

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

UEA researchers unravel secret behind success of giardia parasites

Study reveals dangerously high levels of phosphorus pollution in freshwater basins

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Sublingual supplements better than capsules, says Victoria Health pharmacist

Computer modeling and simulation may help characterize injury from blasts on a battlefield

Researchers grow human trophoblast stem cells for the first time

Scientists discover new target for anti-angiogenic tumor therapy

Metabolic shift can result in congestive heart failure

Researchers show association between microbiome and cancer-related blood infections

Specially prepared supplement helps women to run faster, study shows

Bariatric surgery extends lifespan in obese patients, shows study

Top nutrients needed to boost mood and energy levels on Blue Monday

Mitochondrial impairment may actually protect the brain in Parkinson's disease, study shows

People with family history of heart attack may be more at risk

Scientists create artificial human muscles

Researchers uncover powerful new model for studying hallmark of vascular disease

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