Rice University bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for Type 1 diabetics. The three-year project is a partnership between the laboratories of Omid Veiseh and Jordan Miller that’s supported by a grant from JDRF, the leading global funder of diabetes research. Veiseh and Miller will use insulin-producing […]
Black Rob, Rapper and Former Bad Boy Artist, Has Passed Away at 52 Years Old Best known for his 2000 single “Whoa!” the rapper was recently hospitalized in Atlanta Robert Ross, the rap artist known as Black Rob, died April 17 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Fellow Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry stated the cause […]
A researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is testing what he calls a “radically different” approach to managing type 2 diabetes for those who can’t or don’t want to lose weight. Daniel Cox, PhD, professor of psychiatry and internal medicine, said his program “flies in the face of conventionality” in that it […]
By: Joshua S. Yamamoto, M.D., F.A.C.C. (Author, You Can Prevent A Stroke) The best way to treat a stroke is to prevent it. Yes, You Can Prevent a Stroke, and remember, prevent is an active verb. A stroke is damage to the brain from interrupted or inadequate blood. When we don’t get blood to the […]
Now that brunch season is upon us, the last thing anyone wants to think about at their weekend gathering is how the fluffy French toast and fruity sangria they’re enjoying is affecting their health and how best to avoid hurting their liver. Lucky for them, that is where Dr. Tarek Hassanein of Southern California Liver Centers comes in. Dr. […]
Diet rich in animal protein is associated with a greater risk of death A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence. Men who favored animal protein over plant-based protein in […]
The complications associated with diabetes are many, and chronic pain is common for many who suffer from the disease – especially back pain. Most adults experience back pain at some point in their lives, and almost half suffer neck pain. Usually, an injury or other musculoskeletal issue is associated with either affliction, although on occasion […]
Although it is well known that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability among all Americans, there is still a misconception that it primarily affects older, white men. The truth is, the risks are even higher for African Americans. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease risk factors such as hypertension, […]
A Topical Gel that Reduces Inhalation of Harmful Airborne Contaminants Makes National Debut Perfect for Flu and Cough Cold Season, Indoor Pollutants, Pet Allergies and More Trutek Corp. announces the launch of NasalGuard®Airborne Particle Blocker®. NasalGuard is an electrostatic topical nasal gel that prevents airborne particles from entering the nose. The product is drug-free and […]
