Newest Science News Blog 20180430

Growing evidence that probiotics are good for your liver
In mice, probiotic treatment shown to protect against liver damage from acetaminophen
Multiple sclerosis may be linked to sheep disease toxin
Exposure to a toxin primarily found in sheep could be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in humans, new research suggests.
Researchers discover potential source of gender differences in migraines
Findings could lead to better treatments for men and women who suffer from migraines
A common anti-inflammatory therapy may help reduce risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Mount Sinai shows potential link between Parkinson's disease and inflammatory bowel disease, suggests anti-TNF? therapy may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disorders
A new study is the first to find a significant link between common allergic diseases and a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders
Dementia trend shows later onset with fewer years of the disease
People may be developing dementia later and living with it for less time
Six in 7 women at high risk of breast cancer shun tamoxifen as a preventative measure
Six in seven women with a family history of breast cancer opt out of taking tamoxifen as a preventative measure, according to a study funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment today (Tuesday)*.
Vitamin A derivative selectively kills liver cancer stem cells
Acyclic retinoid targets one class of cancer stem cells, preventing them from giving rise to new tumors
Prostate cancer diagnosis breakthrough hailed
A new ultrasound process offering more successful diagnosis and management of prostate cancer has been identified by Dundee University researchers.
When Ancient Treatments Meet Western Medicine
Giving up insulin is easy, but is quitting all of the pills a good idea?
The foods that might help with dementia
A man has told of how he "got his mum back" after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, in part, by getting her to follow a diet high in berries and leafy green vegetables.
Leading genetics study method may need reconsideration, significant distortions discovered
Study of Mendelian randomization results detects factor called horizontal pleiotropy in close to 50 percent of significant causal relationships, a finding of great importance for detecting biomarkers for drug development and disease management
Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease
A daily dose of baking soda may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say.
Fetal immune system rejects the mother in preterm labor
Discovery upends conventional thinking about immune development
Belief in fake causes of cancer is rife
Mistaken belief in mythical causes of cancer is rife according to new research jointly funded by Cancer Research UK and published today (Thursday) in the European Journal of Cancer*.
Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands
Nonsurgical technique allows them to turn doorknobs, open water bottles for the first time in years
New breath and urine tests detect early breast cancer more accurately
Researchers detected breast cancer with more than 95 percent average accuracy using an inexpensive commercial electronic nose
Chinese physician released after 3 months in jail for criticizing a traditional medicine
Lawyers and physicians fear the case could silence scientific debate on traditional remedies.Want to remember your dreams? Try taking vitamin B6
New research from the University of Adelaide has found that taking vitamin B6 could help people to recall their dreams.
Zika virus eliminates advanced human tumor in central nervous system of rodents
A group of Brazilian researchers confirmed for the 1st time in vivo the efficiency of Zika virus in infecting CNS tumor cells - tests even showed that the resulting viral particles were less harmful than the ones created from infection of healthy cells
Too liberal use of oxygen increases risk of death in acutely ill adult patients
McMaster University researchers have found there is such a thing as too much oxygen for acutely ill adults.
Meningococcal meningitis: Stomach pain should be seen as a warning sign
Patients with meningococcal infection generally develop symptoms including a high temperature, vomiting and a stiff neck... but they might also just have a bad stomach ache.
Study sheds light on recently evolved traits among Japanese descendants
Researchers centered at Osaka University identify genetic traits that evolved very recently in human history among Japanese populations
Obesity inhibits key cancer defense mechanism
Obesity could enhance cancer development while aspirin might prevent it -- a new insight into potential targets for cancer prevention
‘Desperation Oncology’: When Patients Are Dying, Some Cancer Doctors Turn to Immunotherapy
Dr. Oliver Sartor has a provocative question for patients who are running out of time.
Human Brain Gain: Computer Models Hint at Why We Bested Neandertals
Differences in the structure of the brain's cerebellum may help explain our superior cognitive abilities
Researchers map the potential spread of yellow fever virus to cities around the world
New analysis shows potential risk for yellow fever virus to spread to urban centres where it previously has not been seen
New catalyst turns ammonia into an innovative clean fuel
NH3 has been drawing attention recently as a carbon-free alternative fuel
New development in contact lenses for red-green color blindness using simple dye
Hope that contact lens with low-cost dye will help people with color blindness

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