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Defymed, a biotechnology company based in Strasbourg, plans to start clinical trials of an implantable insulin delivery device ExOlin, connected directly to the liver. The trials are set to start in 2018, with an aim of releasing the product to market in 2020.
Social insects like bees and ants can help us develop new drugs against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This is due to the fact that they have developed alternative strategies to defend themselves against the higher exposure to pathogens associated with social life.
University of Michigan researchers confirm that milk stimulates the same parts of the brain as narcotics, thus possibly making cheese the most addictive food in the world.
Studies claim that Ibuprofen alters the production of hormones and has a negative effect on male reproductive organs.
Elderly people who suffer hearing loss without having it corrected are more likely to develop dementia, depression, and addiction.
Taking pain relievers is not recommended during the first months of pregnancy, especially Ibuprofen, because it can affect the child's health, and especially fertility if it's a girl, as found by a French team of researchers.
Wouldn't it be nice if nutrition labels were written in bigger sizes and on the front of packages? Especially for those foods that contain unhealthy ingredients, such as too much salt or too much sugar.
A new and improved surveillance tool, which could be integrated with contact lenses, has been developed to analyze blood glucose levels in diabetics.
Senior citizens who develop positive thoughts about old age are less likely to develop Dementia, even if they carry the high-risk gene, ApoE.
Poor diet causes low stomach in aging adults and sets the groundwork for Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. According to recent research, GERD and progressive gum disease are linked.
The new Russian drug is an amazing aging treatment discovery, which is already tested and slows down aging in plants, mushrooms, and fish.
Scientists from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted a study which identified what unique factors increase the risk of stroke in women.
A new drug has been developed to treat alcoholism that counters brain deficits that are caused by alcohol. This research from the University of Queensland could revolutionize the treatment of alcohol addiction.
Many pet owners prefer to feed their canine or feline pets what nature intended for them--raw meat. However, just like handling raw meat during food preparation for our cooked meals, pet owners need to be sure to handle their pets' food just as carefully. Here is the latest pet food recall that could cause you and your pet some serious abdominal pain.
Doctors of veterinary medicine warn about the dangers of "kissing" pets in certain areas of the human body and say the thing as if dog's mouth is cleaner than the human is false. Here is why you shouldn't let your dog lick your face or at least certain parts of it.
Fabio Nachman, a gastroenterologist from Argentina, talks about the most common gastrointestinal problems, explains what is the gastric pain and in which cases endoscopy is needed.
Our tongue is one of the strongest muscles in our body, and it can provide many important clues about the state of our health according to traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Our tongues are linked intimately to the systems, organs, and ailments within our body so say ahhhh!
Milk allergy is one of the most common allergies found in humans and can go unrecognized in those who suffer from sinusitis. But chronic sinusitis can be a thing of the past once dairy products are removed from the diet
Consuming foods that contain a low amino acid content of a substance known as asparagine, significantly reduce, by three times, the risk of developing a particularly dangerous form of breast cancer.
Beer, in moderation, has at least 3 health benefits and may protect from these dangerous diseases.
A cure for baldness may have been found In Japan: big relief for those dealing with baldness. While no treatment can revive hair growth, this brilliant research is promising new products within 10 years.
Canadian research suggests the risk of depression is particularly high in the year following the diagnosis of acne. Emotional effects particularly hit hard after a year if not treated.
A French team has developed a test to differentiate between prostate cancers that are very aggressive and non-aggressive, in order to treat only those who need it.
According to a recent US study, published in the journal Diabetes Therapy, the ketogenic diet, which favors glucose-based fat, could reverse Type 2 Diabetes if it is accompanied by daily monitoring. Type 2 diabetes occurs in adults and affects mostly obese or overweight people.
A new study reports that a common skin disease could be warning sign of an increased risk of mental illness that could affect you and your family.
Mixed episodes in Bipolar disorder are very difficult to handle. What to do in this situation when you feel like you are a failure (which you are not).
He got a job with fixed term contract and told his friend. His friend also wants a job where he works and she applied for a position in the same company. She is now being interviewed for the permanent position and he is jealous. He knows it's bad.
Talking to people and learning about their stories I realize that there are people who want to forgive insults, caused by friends and relatives, and to move one in a relationship, but they don't know how to forgive.
It is not normal to have a crush on your therapist when you are married or the therapist is married, but some people do and it's a temptation. Falling in love with a therapist is a big temptation if one of you is married and you need to learn how to fight that temptation.
Almost everyone loves the versatility of an egg, yet may dietitians don't come clean about how eggs can really affect the body, particularly when it comes to chronic viral and bacterial issues.
