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Categories: Dietary Supplements and Minerals, Skin Care
Published Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes
(via sciencedaily.com) Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy, new research suggests. The microbiome, or the collection of microbes living on and in the human body, are known to play a role in human health and the skin is no different. A new study has shown that the composition of the skin microbiome varies across dry, moist and oily regions of the skin.
Published Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis
(via sciencedaily.com) Findings from a clinical trial has recommended methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis.
Published Inflammatory bowel disease linked to atopic dermatitis
(via sciencedaily.com) Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have a 34 percent increased risk of developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared with individuals who do not have the skin condition, and children have a 44 percent increased risk, according to a new study.
Published That smell: New gut microbe produces smelly toxic gas but protects against pathogens
(via sciencedaily.com) Microbiologists have discovered a new intestinal microbe that feeds exclusively on taurine and produces the foul-smelling gas hydrogen sulfide. The researchers have thus provided another building block in the understanding of those microbial processes that have fascinating effects on health. This is also true of Taurinivorans muris: the bacterium shows a protective function against Klebsiella and Salmonella, two important pathogens.
Published Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood affects food choices, weight gain and the microstructure of the brain
(via sciencedaily.com) A new study finds poor quality of available foods, increased intake of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, and environments that do not foster physical activity, all prevalent in disadvantaged neighborhoods, disrupt the flexibility of information processing in the brain that is involved in reward, emotion regulation, and cognition.
Published Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers
(via sciencedaily.com) It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but cientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.
Published ER-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in African American, white women
(via sciencedaily.com) New research has found that estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer presents differing metabolic signatures in the blood of African American women and non-Hispanic white women.
Published The human lipidome reveals new indicators of health, disease and aging
(via sciencedaily.com) A new survey of an under-explored aspect of human biology uncovers the many roles of the body's 'greasy molecules.'
Published Breakthrough in scarless wound recovery achieved with autologous blood
(via sciencedaily.com) A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking milestone in tissue regeneration by developing a technology that utilizes autologous blood to produce three-dimensional microvascular implants.
Published New insights into melanoma development and therapy
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have revealed that the expression of a specific isoform of GREB1 Is4 is induced in malignant melanoma cells by the melanocyte-specific transcription factor, MITF. They revealed that GREB1 Is4 stimulates pyrimidine biosynthesis and promotes cancer cell proliferation. Furthermore, the anti-tumor effect of antisense nucleic acids against GREB1 showed a potential new modality for malignant melanoma.
Published First-in-class targeted microRNA therapy slows cancer tumor growth
(via sciencedaily.com) A new cancer therapy attacks tumors by tricking cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division.
Published Antioxidants stimulate blood flow in tumors
(via sciencedaily.com) Vitamin C and other antioxidants stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in lung cancer tumors, a new study shows. The discovery corroborates the idea that dietary supplements containing antioxidants can accelerate tumor growth and metastasis.
Published Why men, wealthy people and maritime residents are more likely to develop skin cancer
(via sciencedaily.com) A new study examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. To find out why, the researchers compared UV exposure and behaviours among different groups in Atlantic Canada based on income, education, and gender, among other factors.
Published How to help prevent childhood stunting
(via sciencedaily.com) A new study shows that adding zinc to farmland soil can help prevent childhood stunting, a condition due to chronic undernutrition that is associated with poor brain development and long-lasting harmful consequences, such as reduced school performance and increased disease risks.
Published New study reveals anti-cancer properties in Kencur ginger
(via sciencedaily.com) Scientists have verified the anticancer effects of Kencur, a tropical plant of the ginger family, mainly grown in Southeast Asia, in cell and animal experiments. They found that Kencur extract and its main active components significantly inhibit cancer cell growth at the cellular and animal levels. Furthermore, the involvement of TFAM in the mechanism of action was confirmed.
Published Connections between drinking water quality and increased lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis
(via sciencedaily.com) High levels of some minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis, according to a new study. The study found the presence of the metals molybdenum and vanadium along with sulfate -- a collection of mineral salts -- in the U.S. municipal water system was associated with an increased incidence of NTM pulmonary infections, the leading cause of drinking-water associated illnesses.
Published Gene therapy study identifies potential new treatment for liver cancer
(via sciencedaily.com) Gene therapy with microRNA-22 produced better survival outcomes than the current FDA-approved drug for liver cancer and without noticeable toxicity in new mouse study.
Published Preterm babies given certain fatty acids have better vision
(via sciencedaily.com) Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half.
Published Time is right to develop a consensus Human Skin Cell Atlas, according to leading dermatology experts
(via sciencedaily.com) As a single organ, our skin is able to perform a broad repertoire of vital functions. Dermatology experts call for a reference guide to single-cell composition of normal human skin, which is still lacking. A grassroots movement to establish a Human Skin Cell Atlas is taking shape, as reported in a recent review. A global team of experts has outlined a roadmap as a first step towards creating a comprehensive and inclusive reference work on this important topic.
Published Positive metabolic effects of gastric bypass disappear quickly
(via sciencedaily.com) A new study raises questions about the efficacy of bariatric operations involving gastric bypass. The results show that the biggest metabolic changes happened directly after surgery. Just a year after the operation, the concentration of metabolites and fats had returned to almost the same levels as before the procedure.