Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized…
Benefits and safety of FODMAP diet in children
The low FODMAP diet, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive symptoms like bloating and stomach pain, is a…
Medical News Today: ‘Antibiotic resistance in farm animals is rising fast’
Antibiotic resistance is reaching a crisis point not just for humans, but also for farm animals bred for food, global…
Potential therapeutic target for prostate cancers with PTEN mutation
PTEN, a tumor suppressor gene mutated in about 20% of prostate cancers, relies on another gene, ARID4B, to function.
Engineered killer T cells could provide long-lasting immunity against cancer
In experiments with mice, researchers have shown they can harness the power of iNKT cells to attack tumor cells and…
Chronic insomnia can be cured in cancer survivors with a basic sleep education class
Investigators report that a single-session sleep education program for survivors can cure insomnia in many participants, and that those who…
Machine learning could offer faster, more precise results for cardiac MRI scans
Cardiac MRI scans can be read by AI (artificial intelligence) 186 times faster than humans, with comparable precision to experts.…
Some high-cholesterol genes differ between countries
Some of the genes that predict the risk of high cholesterol don’t apply to people from Uganda the same as…
Cheaper drug just as effective protecting heart in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A new clinical trial found a cost-effective generic drug works just as well as a more expensive drug in preserving…
Menopausal night sweats linked with cognitive dysfunction
Experts frequently tout the value of a good night’s sleep. However, a new study casts doubt on the value of…