Health and Medicine
US Government’s Crackdown On PrimaryCare Physicians
By Robert Steven Ingebo | March 14, 2018
Federal government has overreached in cracking down on the opioid overdose epidemic. In order to cut off the supply of prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands, new regulations have crippled the ability of our doctors
Fast-tracking endocrine assays
By American Chemical Society | March 14, 2018
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause health effects, such as reduced fertility and increased incidences of obesity and diabetes
Mediterranean Diet for a Long Life
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 12, 2018
For years doctors and nutritionists have known the Mediterranean Diet is a “Five Star” one. But no one knew why this diet had such remarkable benefits
More realistic and accurate organs-on-chips
By American Chemical Society | March 12, 2018
New microchips could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions
HCR ManorCare Bankruptcy and Patients
By Dr. Ileana Johnson Paugh | March 9, 2018
The Epic Failure of Nursing Homes Tending to Those Who Can No Longer Look After Themselves,
Better health care in resource-limited countries could be possible with aid of metal-organic frameworks
Polyphenols, commonly found in red wine, could be good for oral health.
Insomnia; It’s Shortening Your Life
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 5, 2018
But being short on sleep is the cause of more than traffic accidents and death. Professor Walker also shows evidence it’s related to heart attack, obesity, diabetes, cancer and dementia.
Recruiting the immune system to prevent relapse
By American Chemical Society | March 4, 2018
Vaccines against addictive drugs push forward despite past failures
An improved anti-addiction medication
By American Chemical Society | March 4, 2018
An anti-epilepsy medication could also be effective against addiction to cocaine, nicotine, methamphetamine, heroin and alcohol.
Why Don’t They Read History to Save Lives?
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 26, 2018
That your life may be dependent on a healthy immune system to survive influenza
Saving lives in the ICU through artificial intelligence
By ISRAEL21c | February 21, 2018
An Israeli venture capitalist’s personal tragedy brought him to a startup seeking to provide immediate health updates for fragile patients
Researchers bring high res magnetic resonance imaging to nanometer scale
By Waterloo | February 21, 2018
Major advances in understanding new materials, virus particles and proteins that cause diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
A Great View, But Will it Kill You?
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 20, 2018
So if you live in a high rise condo, or plan on moving to one, find out the number of barriers that will delay first responders to your floor
Nanotechnology could redefine oral surgery
By American Chemical Society | February 16, 2018
Nanotechnology could redefine oral surgery by reducing pain and recovery time
One drug could treat Alzheimer’s, MS, Crohn’s and more
By ISRAEL21c | February 16, 2018
A special peptide under development in Israel declares war against chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
A step toward sensitive and fast gluten detection
By American Chemical Society | February 16, 2018
A new sensor can rapidly detect gluten with high sensitivity
What I Learned Watching My Wife’s Cataract Surgery
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 12, 2018
Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
Uncovering the hidden signs of organ transplant rejection
The Right Answers about Flu Could save Your Life
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | February 5, 2018
The Vitamin Cure for Infant and Toddler Health Problems
8 ways augmented and virtual reality are changing medicine
By ISRAEL21c | January 31, 2018
Israeli companies are using futuristic technologies to simplify complex surgery, manage rehab, relieve pain, soothe autistic kids and much more
The Nitric Oxide Key to Prevent Heart Attack
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | January 29, 2018
Since NEO40 increases blood supply to all organs in nanoseconds, it’s also helpful for those suffering from erectile dysfunction
New biosensor could monitor glucose levels in tears and sweat
By American Chemical Society | January 25, 2018
Monitoring glucose levels through tears and sweat is one step closer with a new flexible sensor
Artificial sweeteners could someday treat cancer with fewer side effects
Muslim woman is ‘powerhouse of lifesaving’ as Israeli EMT
By ISRAEL21c | January 24, 2018
Sanaa Mahameed, the first female Muslim volunteer in United Hatzalah, now is being joined by 13 Bedouin Muslim women fresh out of training
Possible hemophilia cure under study in Israeli hospital
By ISRAEL21c | January 24, 2018
US biotech company BioMarin enlists aid of Sheba Medical Center to take part in international trials of a ‘magic bullet’ treatment for hemophilia A.
New nanomedicine could prevent progression of pancreatic cancer
By ISRAEL21c | January 24, 2018
Israeli researchers discover survival rates in pancreatic cancer linked to inverse correlation between specific oncogene and tumor suppressant
A new mesh-free way to repair pelvic organ prolapse
By ISRAEL21c | January 24, 2018
Israeli company has FDA approval to begin marketing the NeuGuide minimally invasive surgical system
Do low-carb diets really do anything? (video)
By American Chemical Society | January 23, 2018
Do Ketogenic Diets Really Work?
Brain protein changes could explain how concussions affect patients
By American Chemical Society | January 19, 2018
Football players and others who experience concussions could have changes in molecules involved in a key signaling pathway, according to a rodent study