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Ginger is an herb with a root that has been used in cooking, and by some cultures to treat nausea, vomiting, and certain other medical conditions. It is being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. The scientific name is Zingiber officianale.

‘Just make it home’: The unwritten rules blacks learn to navigate racism in America

Speak in short sentences. Be clear. Direct but not rude. Stay calm, even if you're shaking inside. Never put your hands in your pockets. Make sure people can always see your hands. Try not to hunch your shoulders. Listen to their directions.

18 Jun 2020

Lonza and CELLINK collaborate to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows

Lonza and the Swedish company CELLINK have partnered to offer a comprehensive 3-dimensional bioprinting solution designed to optimize and increase access to complete 3D cell culture workflows.

18 Jun 2020

CELLINK collaborates with Lonza to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows

CELLINK has collaborated with Lonza to offer a comprehensive 3-dimensional (3D) bioprinting solution designed to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows.

From CELLINK 12 Jun 2020

Adding an array of spices to a meal may help reduce inflammation

Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well.

21 May 2020

GlobalData: Seven out of 10 consumers see Aloe Vera as the healthiest ingredient

Aloe Vera is seen as having a positive effect on the body by more than seven out of 10 consumers, thereby claiming the top spot out of 50 ingredients globally in every region but the Middle East and Africa, where ginger took first place, with support from 78% of consumers in the region, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

18 May 2020

How to boost your immune system to fight coronavirus

As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are trying to protect themselves against the virus by all means possible. There are currently no vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), so boosting the immune system by way of diet, regular exercise, and sleep are sensible measures.

31 Mar 2020

New plant-based drug shown to help patients with head and neck cancers

In a UCLA-led phase I clinical trial, a new plant-based drug called APG-157 showed signs of helping patients fight oral and oropharyngeal cancers. These cancers are located in the head and the neck.

5 Feb 2020

Medicinal plants: from genes to drugs

We eat plants, wear their products, burn them for fuel, and use them to build our houses. Plants are the very basis of the food chain on earth. They are also the source of oxygen in the atmosphere, and a treasure house containing a host of compounds that have biological effects on the body. Some of these chemicals are produced as self-defence, to guard against pests and diseases.

27 Nov 2019

Many high schools report challenges when implementing and enforcing state concussion laws

All 50 U.S. states enacted concussion laws between 2009-2014 to mitigate the consequences of concussion. While details of the laws vary from state to state, all state laws address three main factors: concussion education; removal from play after suspected concussion; and return-to-play requirements.

19 Nov 2019

Study investigates barriers faced by high schools when implementing state concussion laws

19 Nov 2019

Study finds disparities in hospital-based cardiovascular care, mortality for homeless adults

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death among homeless adults, with mortality rates that are substantially higher than the general population.

18 Nov 2019

Major global health initiative could save hundreds of thousands of babies in Africa

Hundreds of thousands of babies could be saved through a major global health initiative launched here today to improve newborn hospital care throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

4 Oct 2019

Evocative labels can get people to choose and consume more vegetables

Eating well isn't always easy, and the reality is simply telling people which foods to avoid doesn't do much to get them to eat better.

3 Oct 2019

Labels emphasizing taste can encourage healthy eating, shows study

Most people want to eat healthier, but efforts to encourage healthy eating by providing nutrition information have not drastically changed habits. A new study suggests that labels emphasizing taste and positive experience could help.

3 Oct 2019

World's first scalp cooling research center to benefit cancer sufferers

A MAJOR global healthcare technology company, which has a long-standing research history with the University, is to create a dedicated research center to benefit cancer sufferers.

27 Feb 2019

Oils from garlic and other herbs show strong killing activity against Lyme disease bacteria

Oils from garlic and several other common herbs and medicinal plants show strong activity against the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

3 Dec 2018

Utilization of ED for mTBI evaluations may increase with approval of TBI legislation

Millions of children and teens are affected by sports and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries annually. To help reduce the effects of TBIs in youth sports, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted state youth TBI laws between 2009 and 2014.

5 Nov 2018

Ginger News and Research

‘Just make it home’: The unwritten rules blacks learn to navigate racism in America

Lonza and CELLINK collaborate to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows

CELLINK collaborates with Lonza to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows

Adding an array of spices to a meal may help reduce inflammation

GlobalData: Seven out of 10 consumers see Aloe Vera as the healthiest ingredient

How to boost your immune system to fight coronavirus

New plant-based drug shown to help patients with head and neck cancers

Medicinal plants: from genes to drugs

Many high schools report challenges when implementing and enforcing state concussion laws

Study investigates barriers faced by high schools when implementing state concussion laws

Study finds disparities in hospital-based cardiovascular care, mortality for homeless adults

Major global health initiative could save hundreds of thousands of babies in Africa

Evocative labels can get people to choose and consume more vegetables

Labels emphasizing taste can encourage healthy eating, shows study

World's first scalp cooling research center to benefit cancer sufferers

Oils from garlic and other herbs show strong killing activity against Lyme disease bacteria

Utilization of ED for mTBI evaluations may increase with approval of TBI legislation

New approach promises to forecast cultivar resistance at much earlier stage

Pungent compound contained in ginger ensures fresh breath

Study: Antipsychotic treatment increases body fat and decreases insulin sensitivity in youth

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