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Bacterial 'gene swapping' sparks disease outbreaks
3 days ago - By ScienceDaily
A new study documents how the ability of bacteria to swap genetic material with each other can directly affect the emergence and spread of globally important infectious diseases.
Read more ...Foodborne illness caused by common agricultural practice, casts doubts on biocidal product labeling
3 days ago - By ScienceDaily
Chlorine, commonly used in the agriculture industry to decontaminate fresh produce, can make foodborne pathogens undetectable, according to new research. The study may help explain outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes among produce in recent years.
Read more ...Using AI to detect heart disease
3 days ago - By ScienceDaily
Predicting and monitoring cardiovascular disease is often expensive and tenuous, involving high-tech equipment and intrusive procedures. However, a new method developed by researchers offers a better way. By coupling a machine learning model with a patient's pulse data, they are able to measure a key risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and arterial stiffness, using just a smart phone.
Read more ...Search Engines and Social Media Activities Can HelpS Trace Syphilis Trend
3 days ago - By Medindia Health
Syphilis related search items and tweets can help trace the trend the of the disease and may help predict the next possible outbreak, finds a new study.
Read more ...Discovery of 100 new genes may aid research into pigmentation diseases
3 days ago - By News Medical
A new study identified more than 100 genes that play a key role in determining the color of human hair. The findings may have important implications for pigmentation diseases such as melanoma.
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Vitamin startup focuses on possible drug interactions as differentiator
While many personalized nutrition companies offer multivitamins as a core product, startup Vitamin Packs said its algorithm incorporating detailed drug-supplement interactions...
Interactive map reveals millions of people aren't eating enough calcium
Nepal in Asia was found to be the worst offender - having an intake of calcium seven times lower than the amount in Iceland, according to The International Osteoporosis Foundation.
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Core strength, bore strength. Powering up my midsection sounded good when I scrolled through Instagram, but I'd been putting it off in favor of long runs - and, let's be...
Englishman cured of 'world's worst' case of super-gonorrhoea
In the first recorded case worldwide, the unidentified man caught a version of the STI that was resistant to two crucial drugs. Public Health England revealed today he has been...
Low Testosterone Levels Linked to Increased Risk Of Long-Term Disease
Low Testosterone Levels Could Put You At Increased Risk Of Long-Term Diseases, finds a new study.
New Effective Way to Deliver Anti-Cancer Drugs
A new drug delivery method has been developed using nanotubes, which is found to be effective in delivering anti-cancer drugs by reducing the side effects in cancer patients.
How a good diet can cure your acne: Doctor reveals which foods to avoid
From hormones to genetics to your skincare regime, adult acne can be triggered by many factors. New research shows this can include what you eat.
What's New in Breast Cancer Brain Metastases Treatment
By using immune system, researchers are finding ways to improve treatment for patients with breast cancer brain metastases.
Dementia patients are nearly 20% more likely to be prescribed 'inappropriate...
Researchers from the University of Sydney found dementia patients are 17 per cent more likely to be prescribed unnecessary medications for conditions such as insomnia, pain and...
Hope for the middle-aged who suffer from hand tremors
Researchers from the University of Kansas found that when worn twice a day for a month, the device reduces tremor severity by 89.5 percent. Wearing it just once reduces tremors...