We have posted several posts about how oral health can affect overall health care. Many studies show a high correlation between heart attack, stroke, diabetes, bone loss, lung disease, and oral health. Take your oral health seriously. Here are some tips to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy: By following these simple tips, … Read more
Maintaining good oral health is crucial for overall health. Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath, which can cause significant discomfort and pain. Moreover, research has shown that poor oral health is linked to other health problems such as heart disease, stroke, respiratory infections, and … Read more
Question: Can I get a Dental discount plan for only my six-year-old son? Reply: Yes, many dental discount plans offer coverage for children only. You can check with various dental insurance providers to see what options are available for your six-year-old son. It’s essential to compare the plans and see which offers the best discounts for your … Read more
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Over 90 percent of homes had three or more detectable allergens. Allergens are widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes, according to the nation’s largest indoor allergen study to date. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health report that over 90 percent of homes had three or more detectable allergens, and 73 percent of homes … Read more
Researchers find target to protect hearing during chemotherapy treatment. Scientists have found a new way to explain the hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a powerful drug used to treat many forms of cancer. Using a highly sensitive technique to measure and map cisplatin in mouse and human inner ear tissues, researchers found that forms of … Read more
Using fruit flies, NIH researchers provide molecular basis for theory of aging. A shorter life may be the price an organism pays for coping with the natural assaults of daily living, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues in Japan. The scientists used fruit flies to examine the relationship between … Read more
Early and accurate diagnoses of these brain disorders is essential for developing treatments and identifying patients eligible for clinical trials. National Institutes of Health scientists developing a rapid, practical test for the early diagnosis of prion diseases have modified the assay to offer the possibility of improving early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with … Read more
New resources from NIH cut the confusion on dietary supplements. The new year is a time to set new goals, and for many people this means losing weight and improving fitness. Although these goals are best met with a nutritious diet and regular physical activity, many people may turn to dietary supplements for a boost … Read more
NIH launches partnership to improve success of clinical trials for patients with Parkinson’s disease Effort is part of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership to speed development of disease-altering treatments. The National Institutes of Health is teaming with government, biopharmaceutical, life science and non-profit organizations to overcome obstacles and increase success for advancing promising treatments for Parkinson’s … Read more
Preliminary results suggest strokes also affect the eye. Research into curious bright spots in the eyes on stroke patients’ brain images could one day alter the way these individuals are assessed and treated. A team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health found that a chemical routinely given to stroke patients undergoing brain scans … Read more
Natural history investigation will deploy latest advances to identify biomarkers, targets for early therapy. A new clinical study led by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, will follow 500 people over five years to learn more about the natural history of early age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By using the … Read more
The brain’s internal clock continually takes its temperature Circuits in the brain act as an internal clock to tell us it is time to sleep and to control how long we then stay asleep. A new study in flies suggests that a part of that clock constantly monitors changes in external temperature and integrates that … Read more
NIH experts call for transformative research approach to end tuberculosis A more intensive biomedical research approach is necessary to control and ultimately eliminate tuberculosis (TB), according to a perspective published in the March 2018 issue of The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. In the article, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the … Read more
Immune cells in the retina can spontaneously regenerate. NIH discovery in mice could lead to therapies to reduce vision loss from diseases of the retina. Immune cells called microglia can completely repopulate themselves in the retina after being nearly eliminated, according to a new study in mice from scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI). … Read more
NIH study may help explain why iron can worsen malaria infection Researchers identify protective role of iron export protein and its mutation. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have a possible explanation for why iron can sometimes worsen malaria infection. By studying mice and samples from malaria patients, the researchers found that extra iron … Read more
New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patients Scientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method, called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), will increase treatment options for high-risk … Read more