Currently being tested on mice but hopeful this can move to the next phase of human patients. “A novel immune-boosting drug combination eradicates brain cancer in mice, according to a study in The Journal of Experimental Medicine. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, and current treatments only modestly prolong patient survival. Immune cells
Let’s hope this trend continues. Always good to see progress in the improvements of health statistics. “At the same time, the average age at which the participants fell prey to dementia rose, from about 80 in the late 1970s to age 85 in more recent years, added study author Dr. Sudha Seshadri. She is a professor
This is in early stages of research but could be another hope to the never ending battle to find an effective way to battle cancer “In a first for medical science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pharmacy researchers turn skin cells into cancer-hunting stem cells that destroy brain tumors known as glioblastoma —
Another great benefit to exercising “Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. According to a study in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, between 20 and 33 percent of smokers are considered to have high-anxiety sensitivity —
More effecient ways of delivery seem to be creating a better habits of taking medication after suffering a stroke. “Stroke survivors who get medications by mail are more likely to take them as directed than patients who get medications from local pharmacies, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2016. Researchers studied the
Who would of knew. “People who drink wine, liquor or beer regularly are less prone to heart failure and heart attacks than those who rarely or never drink. Three to five drinks a week can be good for your heart. Drinking a little alcohol every day may be part of a healthy lifestyle, according to
Oral hygiene has been linked to cardiovascular disease and now it seems like it could also be a potential stroke risk. “In a study of patients entering the hospital for acute stroke, researchers have increased their understanding of an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans). Robert
It looks like the Carolinas are becoming a great example of home the rapidly growing senior population finds great happiness and value in aging at home. “In the Carolinas, the aging population is growing faster than anywhere else in the country. In fact, between 2000 and 2010, the population over 65 grew by 28 percent, which
Living in rural areas can have great benefits for some, that may not be the case when it comes to getting consistent home care. A lot of rural seniors have ogistical issues when looking for services as well as economical disadvantiges that a lot of rural residents face. “Access to health care in rural areas has been a
As our country’s population ages more seniors are not finding much value in moving into nursing homes. Home care is rapidly becoming the best option. With the right caregivers you can really have a great setting at home to support you as you age. “Everyone has a mental image of what it’s like to live in a