[ad_1] They are born without a germ control system, each infection posing a threat to their life. At present, eight babies with "bubble boy disease" have been infected with gene therapy based on one of the worst enemies of the immune system – HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. A study published on Wednesday details … Read more
[ad_1] A 3D printed heart with blood vessels was made from human tissue The heart of a rabbit's size was made from a patient's own cells and tissues, using techniques that could help increase the rate of successful heart transplants in the future. How it worked: A tissue biopsy was taken from patients and his … Read more
[ad_1] Once considered eliminated, measles is again on the rise with already more cases this year than in 2018. Several measles incidents in the Bay Area, including the recent case of a San Mateo resident at Google headquarters, are causing many people to wonder if they are at risk of contracting the infection. Here are … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (WTHR) – The Centers for Disease Control is investigating an outbreak of Listeria in several states, along with cold cuts and cheeses. The agency said Wednesday that eight cases of Listeria had been reported in four states, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with one reported death in Michigan. Evidence has shown … Read more
[ad_1] Health officials warned people of the listeriosis outbreak that killed one person and hospitalized at least eight people across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced cases of listeriosis in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The CDC said that people who became ill had consumed different types of … Read more
[ad_1] CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Health Department issued a warning Wednesday night for people who may have been eating in Chile in the United States at 2965 Colerain Avenue between March 28 and April 6. A restaurant employee was diagnosed with hepatitis A. Health department officials said the only people at risk of illness were … Read more
[ad_1] Publication of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital data from his Phase I / II clinical trial on his gene therapy for XSCID or SCID-X1, also known as "Bubble Boy Disease". published in the New England Journal of Medicine. XSCID is a severe combined immunodeficiency, one of the most serious forms of primary immunodeficiency … Read more
[ad_1] PICTURE: UCI School of Medicine researcher Paolo Sassone-Corsi, Ph.D., leads study revealing that exercising at the correct time of day – around mid-morning – results in more oxygen in the cells … view more Credit: UCI School of Medicine A study by the University of California, Irvine finds exercise in the morning, rather than … Read more
[ad_1] Sukhpreet Tamana (left) and Piush Mandhane pose with children participating in the CHILD cohort study. The researchers found that preschoolers spend at least two hours a day sifting through clinically significant behavioral problems. Credit: Jordan Carson A new Canadian study of more than 2,400 families suggests that preschoolers spend two or more hours per … Read more
[ad_1] (CNN) – According to a new study released Wednesday, even moderate consumption of red or processed meat is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer (gut). People who consume 76 grams of red and processed meat a day – this is in accordance with current guidelines and about the same as a quarter-pound … Read more