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Stomach ulcer bug causes bad breath
Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. view more (2008-11-24)
Oral wounds heal slower in women, older adults, study finds
Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals. view more (2007-02-01)
Millions could be relieved by crystal-free catheters - Microbiology Today: February 2005 issue
Investigations into the bacteria that infest urinary catheters could relieve millions of patients each year from the discomfort of recurrent infection, according to an article in the February 2005 issue of Microbiology Today, the quarterly magazine of the Society for General Microbiology. view more (2005-02-09)
Medications and cough syrups may cause cavities
A spoon full of sugar may help the medicine go down, but most dentists would likely encourage parents to skip that step when treating a child's illness. view more (2006-01-10)
Truly sick or simply scared?
Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered a way to increase the sensitivity of test strips that will enable creation of a portable biosensor that can address a major concern associated with incidents involving chemical or nerve agents - the need to quickly distinguish between individuals who have been exposed and the... view more... (2007-08-20)
Bat Rabies Study Starts in UK
The UK is free of classical rabies, but two Daubenton's bats have been found with European Bat Lyssavirus in the last seven years. This rabies-like disease has also killed a Scottish conservationist in November last year. Dr Sharon Brookes of the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), Weybridge is presenting data on lyssaviruses at the Society for... view more... (2003-04-02)
Blood test predicts success of quitting smoking using the nicotine patch
A blood test may enable doctors to predict which smokers using the nicotine patch are likely to experience the least amount of cravings and have the highest probability of success in quitting cigarettes. view more (2006-05-19)
A healthy color
About 80 percent of adults suffer from some form of periodontal, or gum disease, which can result in not just tooth loss, but has also been linked to heart disease, diabetes, blood infection, low birth-weight babies, cancer and most recently, obesity. view more (2009-04-13)
Computer program useful tool in dental care
Gunnel H'¤nsel Petersson at Malmö University in Sweden has received an award for her studies of Cariogram, a computer program created in Malmö to assess patients' risk of developing tooth decay, dental caries. The program was constructed in 1997 by Professor Douglas Bratthall at the Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University... view more... (2005-02-25)
Rapid oral HIV test shows great promise according to MUHC-led research
A convenient, easy to use, and rapid alternative to blood-based HIV testing may become the new standard for field testing according to a new MUHC study. view more (2007-04-12)
Family-based program helps youth avoid risky behavior -- even those who may be genetically prone to it
Children's behavior is determined, in part, by their genes and by the settings in which they develop. A new longitudinal study describes how a family-based prevention program helped rural African American teens avoid engaging in risky behaviors, even if some of them may have had a genetic risk to do so. view more (2009-05-15)
HPV infection linked to throat cancers
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have conclusive evidence that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes some throat cancers in both men and women. view more (2007-05-10)
Researchers test reliability of forensic DNA technology in fight against crime
Researchers from Barts and The London, Queen Mary`s School of Medicine and Dentistry are to team up with colleagues from universities in Germany, Spain and Denmark in a £1m European research collaboration to test DNA techniques used to solve crime. DNA is often used by forensic scientists to identify persons from physical evidence left... view more... (2002-07-26)
Hit-and-run injury to the brain
A seven-year tracking study has prompted scientists to suggest that chronic fatigue syndrome could be the result of brain injuries inflicted during the early stages of glandular fever. view more (2006-03-02)
Study finds that even aloof husbands have lower testosterone levels than unmarried men
A fascinating new study is the first outside of North America to observe lower testosterone levels among married men. view more (2007-10-10)
Low-cost Parkinson's disease diagnostic test a world first
Scientists at Melbourne 's Howard Florey Institute have developed a cost-effective diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease (PD), which will also assist researchers to understand the genetic basis of PD and to undertake large-scale studies to identify the genes that cause this debilitating condition. view more (2007-02-26)
Louse infestation calibrates immune system regulation
Some parasites can exert a moderating effect on the immune system, perhaps reducing the risk of developing immune dysfunctions like asthma, allergies and some forms of arthritis. view more (2009-04-22)
Botox for newborns
Botulinum toxin, also called Botox, is best known as one of the most commonly used molecules to reduce wrinkles. It is also known as one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances. view more (2008-03-18)
Simple home spit test to spot deadly pre-eclampsia
A simple spit test designed to detect pre-eclampsia in the early stages is being trialed in a UK hospital, reports Cath O'Driscoll in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. view more (2007-05-07)
Methamphetamine: Use, as well as "meth mouth," on the rise
t's cheap, addictive and can harm your smile for life. Its use is also rapidly increasing both nationally and world-wide. It is methamphetamine. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 12 million Americans age 12 and older reported they had tried methamphetamine at least once in their lifetime. view more (2006-10-09)
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