Archive: 02/11/2015
Find way to focus on dietary supplement safety, experts say
A former principal deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing a solution to the current gridlock over the regulation of dietary supplements: Focus less on whether these vitamins, minerals and ...
Nov 2, 2015
Research shows devastating effect war and violence has on children's mental health
Violence and conflict in areas affected by war, such as Gaza, can have a devastating effect on the mental health of the children exposed to it, according to research at the University of Leicester.
Nov 2, 2015
Liver-simulating device surpasses animal-based alternatives
The HEMIBIO project has developed a Hepatic Microfluidic Bioreactor mimicking the structure of the human liver. The project team is confident that the new device will eventually help remove the need for testing chemicals ...
Nov 2, 2015
Scientists identify 'checkpoint' to prevent birth defects and spontaneous miscarriage
Researchers from the University of Southampton have established that eggs have a protective 'checkpoint' that helps to prevent DNA damaged eggs being fertilised.
Nov 2, 2015
Lifestyle a risk factor for celiac disease
Celiac disease incidence has increased among Swedish children between 2 to 15 years. The significant escalation in celiac disease can be associated with planned caesarean sections, urinary tract infections during pregnancy, ...
Nov 2, 2015