A new study has revealed that eating a compound called spermidine may help to reduce the risk of liver cancer. It is found in foodstuffs such as soy, whole grains, aged cheese, corn, legumes, and mushrooms. Studies done on mice fed on an oral supplement of spermidine revealed that they were less likely to develop …
Apple are currently working secretly on a project to develop wearable devices that can monitor blood sugar levels for diabetics without the need for using finger sticks. The idea was conceived by Steve Jobs, the company founder. Apple have gathered together a team of biomedical engineers from companies like Masimo, Sano, Medtronic, C8 Medisensors, and …
New evidence reveals that Marmite, a British food paste made from yeast extract, may be better than peanut butter in bolstering brain function and may even help stave off dementia. It is one of the most popular sandwich spreads in the UK with a strong distinctive taste that many people love or hate. However the …
A groundbreaking new toothpaste has been developed by Dr. Kazue Yamagishi of the FAP Dental Institute in Japan which helps to do away with drillings and cavity fillings. It contains components that mimic the natural enamel in teeth and repairs cracks in teeth. A chemical inside the paste known as crystalline calcium phosphate dilutes the …
It has been recently discovered that Metformin, an inexpensive drug used for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, may prove effective for treating cancer as well. Metformin treats diabetes by helping the body to use insulin more effectively and it also lowers glucose production in the liver. Studies have found that people taking it are …