Carenity

New antibiotic family discovered in dirt

22 Feb 2018

US scientists have discovered a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The natural compounds could be used to combat hard-to-treat infections, the team at Rockefeller University hopes. Tests show...

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Depression

Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work

22 Feb 2018 • 6 comments

Scientists say they have settled one of medicine's biggest debates after a huge study found that anti-depressants work. The study, which analysed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people, found...

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy, positivity and knowledge

13 Feb 2018 • 3 comments

Lesley talks about the importance of staying positive and seeing the bigger picture despite suffering from epilepsy amongst other...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

8 Diet tips for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis

9 Feb 2018 • 3 comments

Even though there is no proof that diet can be part of a treatment plan for people with Ankylosing spondylitis, it is highly recommended for patients to pay attention to what they eat. The reason is...

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Crohn's disease

6 Relaxation Tips for Better Crohn's Disease Management

9 Feb 2018 • 2 comments

Stress doesn't cause Crohn's. But for a lot of people, it can make symptoms worse. It may also trigger flare-ups. It's not always easy to control stress, but some relaxation techniques might help. Th...

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Cancer

The end of toxic chemo? Blocking vitamin B-2 may stop cancer

1 Feb 2018

New research published in the journal Aging finds a compound that stops cancer cells from spreading by starving them of vitamin B-2. The findings may revolutionize traditional chemotherapy. A team of...

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Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's: Brain implant could improve cognitive function

1 Feb 2018 • 2 comments

Researchers report the success of a clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation for slowing function-related cognitive decline. This enables people affected by Alzheimer's...

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Cancer

One injection could kill cancer

1 Feb 2018

Scientists experimenting with an innovative treatment for cancer have now devised a targeted injection that has already successfully eliminated tumors in mice. Research devising more effective...

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Cancer

Vaping may raise cancer and heart disease risk, study suggests

1 Feb 2018

Vaping may raise the risk of certain cancers and heart disease, according to a team of scientists who studied the effects of e-cigarette smoke on healthy mice and human cells. Researchers found...

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Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus

Living a "normal life" with with epilepsy

30 Jan 2018 • 1 comment

Hello Bazwheat, can you please introduce yourself in a few lines? Aged 72 years. Ex-toolmaker / youth leader/ foster parent/ residential social worker. Married, two adult children, two dogs, two...

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Mixing herbal remedies and conventional drugs 'could be harmful'

25 Jan 2018 • 2 comments

Herbal remedies such as St John’s wort, ginseng and ginkgo biloba could have harmful interactions with conventional drugs, scientists have warned. In an extensive review of the medical literature,...

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Scientists create new molecule to combat pain

19 Jan 2018

Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas have created an RNA-mimicking molecule that blocks the series of pain sensitization reactions that normally follow an injury. They believe that what...

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