Health

Clues to the autoimmune origins of lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus or LSE) are in precursor cells, say researchers. Precursor cells are stem cells that are committed to forming a specific kind of new blood cell. We also refer to…

Youth drinking in the UK has declined sharply, says a new report. Over the past fifteen years, there has been a sharp decline in youth drinking across all age groups. Not only are young people less likely to drink, but they are also doing…

Scientists have identified compounds that could prevent malaria parasites from infecting mosquitoes. This would subsequently halt the spread of the disease, say researchers from Imperial College London. Preventing disease transmission…

People who perceive themselves as busy are more likely to make healthier choices, a new study has shown. Although we complain about being too busy in today's fast-moving world, it has some advantages. Individuals who perceive themselves as…

Calorie counts on restaurant menus have resulted in customers ordering fewer calories, a new study has found. Orders for calorie-rich entrees and heavyweight appetizers decline when calorie counts are present in restaurant menus.…

A person whose body has a pear shape is likely to be healthier than somebody whose body has an apple shape. This is what a team of researchers from the University of California – Riverside (UCR) has found. The human body naturally…

Unemployed patients could benefit significantly if health care organizations helped them find a job, a new study found. Researchers at the Centre for Urban Health Solutions of St. Michael's Hospital carried out a study on unemployed…

The TULIP 1 Phase III trial for anifrolumab, aimed at patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), failed. Specifically, it failed to meet the primary endpoint of disease activity reduction, AstraZeneca and MedImmune announced.…

Scientists have developed a sensitive test to detect trace amounts of peanuts in foods that uses the peanut's DNA. This DNA-based method may benefit people with severe peanut allergies. For some people, eating even tiny amounts of peanuts…

Celastrol is a plant-derived substance that traditional Chinese medicine practitioners use. The substance has shown promise as an aid to weight loss, says a team of scientists. It may also help reduce the symptoms that patients with…