Immune system flaw linked to soil disease in diabetics

Diabetics have a higher risk of getting melioidosis - better known as soil disease - because of a deficiency in their immune systems, Singapore researchers have found. Related Stories Employer fined $5,000 after maid fell to her death Ex-director jailed for cheating banks of $15 million Woman arrested for alleged robbery with hurt What's on: Thursday's picks from ST Life! National Productivity ...

New Nutrition Bar Improves Metabolic Biomarkers Linked to Cardiovascular Disease, Cognitive Decline, and Anti-Oxidant ...

Scientists at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute's (CHORI) Nutrition & Metabolism Center, led by National Medal of Science winner Bruce N. Ames, PhD, have developed a low-calorie fruit-based high fiber vitamin and mineral nutrition bar called the "CHORI-bar" that improves biological indicators (increased HDL-c and glutathione, lowered homocysteine) linked to risk of cardiovascular ...

JCI early table of contents for April 30, 2012

( Journal of Clinical Investigation ) This release contains summaries, links to PDFs, and contact information for the following newsworthy papers to be published online, April 30, 2012, in the JCI.

New Nutrition Bar Improves Metabolic Biomarkers Linked to Cardiovascular ... - Newswise (press release)

New Nutrition Bar Improves Metabolic Biomarkers Linked to Cardiovascular ... Newswise (press release) Low intake of many vitamins and minerals is widespread in the US After years of studying the interactions of vitamins and minerals with metabolic processes, Dr.Ames became convinced that modest deficiencies could be contributing to metabolic imbalances ... and more »

Supplement hailed as breakthrough in disease prevention and anti-ageing - Galway Advertiser

Supplement hailed as breakthrough in disease prevention and anti-ageing Galway Advertiser Glutathione has been the subject of research for more than 30 years. It is made naturally in our bodies. However glutathione plays an important role in immunity, and a deficiency in this substance has been linked to a range of common illnesses.