Researchers at the Long Island University have found that a naturally occurring compound found in oregano can kill prostate cancer cells.
Prostate Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer found in men and is fatal more times than not.
Dengue Virus Weakness Identified – Hope for Future Vaccines
April 12th, 2012 
admin Researchers from the University of Northern Carolina and Vanderbilt University have been able to identify the region of the Dengue Virus that is neutralized in people with a natural immunity to it. Dengue Fever is caused by a deadly virus and can lead to Dengue Hemmorhagic Fever and/or Dengue Shock Syndrome.
The research is to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal and may provide hope for the creation of a vaccine against this tropical disease.
Mental Activity Prevents Cognitive Decline In Final Years
April 5th, 2012 admin Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago have found that mental decline is fastest in the final two and a half years of a person’s life. Secondary research was also undertaken and showed that mental activity such as board games can slow down mental decline late in life.
Experts Claim That Over Half of Cancer Are Preventable Today
April 2nd, 2012 admin Researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center in St Louis and Washington University, have made the claim that over half of cancer are preventable in this day and age. The researchers claim that society has the knowledge and means to avoid more than half of the cancers that afflict us.
The research was printed in Science and Translational Medicine.
Weight Loss Brought About Through Circadian Rhythm Altering Compounds
March 29th, 2012 admin Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have been able to synthesize a pair of molecules that cause substantial changes to the circadian rythm, or body clock, of animals.
These molecules open the door to new treatments for diabetes, high cholesterol, serious sleep disorders and obesity.
Insulin Resistance Contributes to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s
March 28th, 2012 admin Insulin resistance in the brain is the largest contributing factor to cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine. Insulin is a well known, important hormone in the body involved in protein synthesis and blood sugar regulation. Without it people can develop a multitude of issues – this is known as Diabetes Type 1.
Low LDL Linked With Increased Cancer Risk
March 27th, 2012 admin Researchers at the American College of Cardiology have determined that people with naturally low LDL (no use of statins or other drugs) may develop cancer later in life. The data shows that the low levels of LDL predate the formation of cancers by decades, meaning this may also be useful as a diagnostic tool for predicting whether people will develop cancer.
Some Anti Oxidants Can Damage DNA – Resveratrol, Genistein and Baicalein
March 26th, 2012 admin Anti Oxidants have been popular for the last few years; the Acai Berry craze, goji berries, resveratrol etc. However, researchers at the National Institute of Health have discovered that some anti-oxidants can cause DNA damage but may also be able to treat cancer.
Previously, it was believed that high levels of anti oxidants were beneficial for reducing ROS (reactive oxygen species) in the body and for fighting aging. Now it seems that high levels of anti oxidants may be damaging to the body.
People With Autism Have a Greater Ability to Process Information
March 22nd, 2012 admin A study published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology suggests that people who suffer from autism have a higher capacity for processing and perceving information. The information can be presented to them at a higher speed than non-Autistic people and are also able to identify information deemed as “critical” to the topic.
Cure for Baldness On The Horizon
March 22nd, 2012 admin Researchers at the University of Pennyslvania have discovered key molecules involved in androgen alopecia – or male pattern baldness. Androgen alopecia is mediated by elevated testosterone levels in the body and causes hair follicles to shrink until they appear to be non existent.
With that knowledge researchers have attempted to reverse the shrinking process, however, new research indicates there may be a better way.
