In a study with important consequences for studies on the effects of chemicals on steroid responses in humans, a team of French and American scientists, including Michael E. Baker, PhD, professor in UC San Diego’s Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, have found that – contrary to earlier assumptions – enzymes used for the synthesis of steroids in insects, snails, octopuses and corals are unrelated to those used in humans. healthy bio
The more than 1.5 million Americans with systemic lupus erythemaus (or lupus) suffer from a variety of symptoms that flare and subside, often including painful or swollen joints, extreme fatigue, skin rashes, fever, and kidney problems. Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have now identified the main trigger for the development of this disease. healthy bio
Green company enjoys wave of eco-success (Douglas County News-Press)What started as a horticulturist with a vision has grown into an eco-friendly enterprise that could make petroleum-based fertilizer producers “green” with envy.
Cancer patients have up to 60% better response with addition to traditional cancer treatment.Cancer treatment gets a boost with medical breakthrough (KTRE Lufkin and Nacogdoches)
Lisa Jobs – Healthworld Online – HealthWorld OnlineLisa Jobs, B.A., M.J., author of Sensational Stevia Desserts (9/05) is President of Healthy Lifestyle Publishing LLC. She operated her own stevia business, @Stevia LLC (purveyors .
