Soluble fiber boosts immune system and immunity

An apple a day? Study shows soluble fiber boosts immune system – Soluble fiber – found in oats, apples, and nuts, for starters reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, revealed by researchers.

New stem cell technology for complicated bone fractures

New stem cell technology developed at Hebrew University — Leads to better treatment for complicated bone fractures – Researchers have developed a new way of using stem cells to provide better and rapid healing for patients suffering from complicated bone fractures.

Protecting healthy cells from radiation damage in cancer patients

Pitt/NIH team find way to protect healthy cells from radiation damage – Researchers have found a way to not only protect healthy tissue from the toxic effects of radiation treatment, but also increase tumor death. The findings appear today in Science Translational Medicine.

Diabetes may weaken your bones

Diabetes weakens your bones – The inflammatory molecule TNF-a may contribute to delayed bone fracture healing in diabetics, revealed by researchers. Diabetes, a condition where the body either does not produce enough, or respond to, insulin, affects at least 171 million people worldwide, a figure that is likely to double by 2030.

Aloe vera tooth gel is effective for teeth and gums

Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too – Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too. Researchers revealed that the aloe vera tooth gel was just as effective, and in some cases more effective, than the commercial brands at controlling cavity-causing organisms.

Topical fluorouracil improves actinic keratoses and photoaging

Topical application of chemotherapy drug may improve appearance of aging skin through wound-healing response – Topical application of the chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin.

Primitive lifestyle elements ease depression

Embracing your primitive nature can help in fight against depression – KU researcher finds primitive lifestyle elements ease depression. – He doesn’t care for the term “caveman therapy.” But Stephen Ilardi, associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of Kansas, has turned to our hunter-gatherer ancestors for clues about how to best combat major depressive disorder.

Osteoporosis drug boost bone’s healing process

Scientists discover way to jumpstart bone’s healing process. In-body stem cell therapy has enormous potential for bone injuries. – Osteoporosis drug teriparatide or Forteo can boost bodies’ bone stem cell production to the point that adults’ bones appear to have the ability to heal at a rate typically seen when they were young kids, revealed by researchers.

World Homeopathy Day: 10 April Hahnemann’s birthday

World Homeopathy Day: 10 April Hahnemann’s birthday

Homeopathic physicians worldwide celebrating Dr. Samuel Hahnemann – founder’s birthday on 10th April, Friday. – Homeopathic physicians worldwide celebrating founder’s birthday on 10th April. Functions and seminars are being organised across the country and abroad to observe World Homoeopathy Day on Friday.

Enjoy healthy passion of chocolate this Valentine’s Day

Make hearts happy this Valentine’s Day — Enjoy the healthy passion of chocolate – Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a big chocolate heart. While overindulging leads to calorie concerns, the right amounts of the right kinds of chocolate can actually make your valentine feel and even look better.

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