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Does Stem Cell Therapy Help Stroke Patients?
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. These medical emergencies are one of the most common causes of long-term disability in this country. These events, which usually result from clots that prevent blood from flowing to part of the brain,...
Stem Cell Treatment for Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
For those who are suffering from Lou Gehrig’s Disease -- now commonly referred to as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) -- finding treatment for the condition can seem like a never-ending quest. Stem cells have been used for several years to treat a wide variety of...
Can Stem Cells Help Manage Chronic Orthopedic Problems?
Orthopedic conditions can present many challenges to patients. Chronic orthopedic problems often result in ongoing pain and discomfort. Traditional medical approaches to injuries and joint-related ailments often require painful surgeries. These invasive procedures can...
Using Ozone Therapy to Reduce Oxidative Stress Associated with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Significant advances in the treatment of cancer have increased the number of cancer survivors while also allowing survivors to live longer and with overall improved quality of life. However, these treatments have also resulted in an increase in the number of survivors...
The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat (Plus Eight to Avoid)
Inflammation in the body can contribute to a wide range of chronic diseases and conditions. But you can curb inflammation by eating the right foods. It is important to have knowledge about which foods cause inflammation and which foods fight it. In this post, we...
Treating Glaucoma With Human Stem Cells: Examining The Potential
Characterized by vision loss caused by progressive damage to the optical nerve, glaucoma continues to be the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although painless, the glaucoma-induced cupping, thinning, and structural damage caused to various parts of the...
Seven Foods Proven to Boost Immunity
Your immune system is a complex network of organs and cells, including white blood cells, which protect the body against infection, disease, and other foreign invaders. To work optimally, the system requires specific nutrients—many of which you can get from food. Here...
The Benefits of Stem Cells for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an extremely challenging condition for many patients to face. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2006 to 2014, the number of TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths...
Mediterranean Diet Tied to 30 Percent Reduced Diabetes Risk in Women
What we eat affects our health either positively or negatively. Researchers have found reasonable evidence to suggest that the Mediterranean Diet, which is rich in fats, fruits, and vegetables, can help lower the rate of type 2 diabetes. A typical Mediterranean Diet...
Can Stem Cells Help Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints breaks down eventually leading to bone-on-bone contact, pain, and loss of flexibility. OA affects roughly 30 million people in the U.S., many of whom are over the age of 60. As the U.S....
Exploring The Role of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine In Treating Lung Disease
For patients facing a lung disease, including COPD, current and traditional therapeutic options may not be as effective in managing symptoms or slowing the progression of the condition so researchers have turned their attention to the potential benefits of stem cell...
What You Should Know About Stretching
Stretching is often touted as an important part of a well-rounded exercise program. Yet, there’s a lot of misinformation that circulates about the practice. For instance, you may have heard: You won’t benefit unless you hold a stretch for a while. You shouldn’t bounce...