Category: Health News
Phages and Bacterial Infections: A Novel Way to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Phages are an abundant and diverse group of viruses that can attack bacteria. Past studies have demonstrated success with the use of phages for the treatment of bacterial infections. …Oral Administration of an Amino Acid Supplement Stimulates Secretion of Human Growth Hormone: Study Findings
Human growth hormone (HGH) regulates essential processes such as bone remodeling and muscle growth in the body, but as time progresses, the pituitary gland reduces the production of HGH. …Use of Supplements, Steroids, and Hormone Therapy to Improve Performance in Adults
An exponential rise in the use of supplements, steroids, and hormone therapy as performance-enhancing agents has been seen in adults. Numerous studies have reported devastating side effects from the …
Role of IGF-1 in Regulating Hair Growth and its Effects on Hair Loss
Alopecia is a condition that results in hair loss due to abnormal cell growth in the scalp, which may, in turn, be due to dysfunction in any signaling growth …AMD Treatment: Apolipoprotein A-I Reverses Resistance to Anti-VEGF Injections
A new study by Baylor College of Medicine shows that the addition of a protein to the treatment normally given to patients with choroidal neovascularization could reverse resistance to …Senolytic Agents: The Potential Forerunners in the Fight Against Aging
In the past, senescent cells have been overlooked as an essential mechanism in the human body. More recently, studies have demonstrated that cellular senescence, a cell-cycle growth arrest state, …