Medical News Today - Reino Unido

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Why Is Antibiotic Resistance Increasing – A Novel Hypothesis

Why are bacteria becoming increasingly more resistant to antibiotics? A hypothesis regarding the enigma of antibiotic resistance has been put forward by a researcher from the University of Granada in Spain. He claims this could revolutionize how the pharmaceutical industry goes about targeting superbugs.  Mohammed Bakkali, a geneticist, has demonstrated that using antibiotics can make… Seguir Leyendo Why Is Antibiotic Resistance Increasing – A Novel Hypothesis

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Pesticides Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

In a groundbreaking study, environmental-health scientists have discovered a link between type 2 diabetes and pesticides – a result that could explain the significant increase in the health condition in the last few years. The study was conducted by a group of researchers from the University of Granada in Spain and is published in the… Seguir Leyendo Pesticides Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

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Pesticides Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

In a groundbreaking study, environmental-health scientists have discovered a link between type 2 diabetes and pesticides – a result that could explain the significant increase in the health condition in the last few years. The study was conducted by a group of researchers from the University of Granada in Spain and is published in the… Seguir Leyendo Pesticides Linked To Type 2 Diabetes

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Four Plant Extracts Discovered For Possible Weight Loss

Four plant extracts that may be effective in fighting and preventing obesity have been identified through in vitro examinations by a team of researchers from the University of Granada. The team then tested the extracts on rats.   Although results from the assays show promise, additional investigations on animals are needed in order to assess… Seguir Leyendo Four Plant Extracts Discovered For Possible Weight Loss

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Children Eat More Vegetables When Allowed To Choose

A study conducted at the University of Granada has proved that children eat up to 80 percent more vegetables when they are allowed to choose. Researchers have also found that the bitterness of calcium which is noticeably present in vegetables such as spinachs, collard greens cabbage, onions, chard or broccoli can be a factor negatively… Seguir Leyendo Children Eat More Vegetables When Allowed To Choose

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Herpes-Like Virus Could Be A Risk Factor For Multiple Sclerosis

At present, while there is no cause known for this condition, patients with MS seem to have genetic vulnerability to certain environmental factors that could trigger this condition, such as the Epstein-Barr virus. Scientists at the University of Granada have found a relation between the Epstein-Barr virus – which belongs to the herpesviruses family –… Seguir Leyendo Herpes-Like Virus Could Be A Risk Factor For Multiple Sclerosis

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Scientific Study Proves That Goat Milk Can Be Considered As Functional Food

Researchers at the University of Granada have found that goat milk has nutritional characteristics beneficial to health. They have determined that goat milk has many nutrients that make it similar to human milk. The research group AGR 206 at the University of Granada Department of Physiology and Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology «Jose Matáix»,… Seguir Leyendo Scientific Study Proves That Goat Milk Can Be Considered As Functional Food

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Botox Injected In Head ‘trigger Point’ Is Proven To Reduce Migraine Crises

Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that injecting a local anesthetic or botulinum toxin (botox) into certain points named «trigger points» of the pericraneal and neck muscles reduce migraine frequency among migraine sufferers. University of Granada researchers have identified the location of these trigger points which activation results in migraine and their relationship… Seguir Leyendo Botox Injected In Head ‘trigger Point’ Is Proven To Reduce Migraine Crises

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Melatonin Might Help In Controlling Weight Gain And Preventing Heart Diseases Associated To Obesity

University of Granada researchers have proven that melatonin a natural hormone produced by the body helps in controlling weight gain even without reducing the intake of food, improves blood lipid profile as it reduces triglicerids, increases HDL cholesterol and reduces LDL cholesterol. Melatonin is found in small quantities in some fruits and vegetables as mustard,… Seguir Leyendo Melatonin Might Help In Controlling Weight Gain And Preventing Heart Diseases Associated To Obesity

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Women Have More Intense Emotions Than Men When Conflict Arises Within The Couple

A research conducted at the University of Granada has analyzed the interpersonal emotions that men and women feel when a conflict occurs within the couple, and the relation between such emotions and the frequency of conflicts. For the purpose of this study, 142 students 75 women and 67 men were placed in five different conflictive… Seguir Leyendo Women Have More Intense Emotions Than Men When Conflict Arises Within The Couple