Article Published by: cnn.com Just months after the US Food and Drug Administration announced efforts to crack down on stem cell clinics touting unapproved therapies, the agency now plans to help expedite the development of stem cell therapies proved to be safe and effective. Dr. Scott Gottlieb,...
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Article Published by: sciencedaily.com A new study confirms that rocker bottom shoes helps strengthen back muscles, improving the spine's curvature and thus reducing low back pain. Researchers of the Sports Physiotherapy master's degree at Valencia's CEU Cardenal Herrera university have confirmed, in a new study of their...
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Article Published by: thestar.com Headaches are a common ailment — so common, perhaps, that many of us just accept them as part of life. “When I do routine physicals, I’ll ask about headaches,” said Michael Munger, a primary-care physician in Overland Park, Kan. He is always surprised...
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Article Published by: sciencedaily.com In a scientific first, researchers at the Gladstone Institutes turned skin cells from mice into stem cells by activating a specific gene in the cells using CRISPR technology. The innovative approach offers a potentially simpler technique to produce the valuable cell type...
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Article Published by: medicalxpress.com Muscular function declines with age. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows how an unexpectedly high number of mutations in the stem cells of muscles impair cell regeneration. This discovery may result in new medication to build stronger...
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Article Published by: sciencedaily.com Scientists have shown in mice that skin cells re-programmed into brain stem cells, transplanted into the central nervous system, help reduce inflammation and may be able to help repair damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS). The study, led by researchers at the University...
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Article Published by: familydoctor.org A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Learn what you can do to maintain your and your family’s...
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Article Published by: stemcell.childrenshospital.org There are several ways adult stem cells can be isolated, most of which are being actively explored by our researchers. 1) From the body itself: Scientists are discovering that many tissues and organs contain a small number of adult stem cells that help...
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Article Published by: app.com IF YOU SUFFER FROM ACHES AND PAINS, THESE PROCEDURES MIGHT SAVE YOU FROM SURGERY In life, many of us experience bodily wear and tear that can disrupt everyday activities or cause chronic pain. Injuries are especially common among athletes of all ages, whose...
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Article Published by: blog.timesunion.com Prolotherapy, by Dr. Joy L. Meyer When I listen to a patient’s unique complaints, evaluate their biomechanics and diagnose the causes of his or her pain, I often offer prolotherapy injections as part of the treatment. The injections have proven effective, affordable, and...
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