The fight against antibiotic resistance
New research from NYU School of Medicine gives a ray of hope in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Researchers there have found that the chemical Nitric Oxide plays a key role in protecting bacteria against antibiotics, and that
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inhibiting Nitric Oxide production increases the effectiveness of antibiotics, even against resistant bacteria.
Pain in the knees
Being overweight or obese contributes to the risk for developing knee pain. A recent trial in the UK has looked at comparing weight loss and knee exercises.
Exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation from medical imaging
Imaging procedures associated with radiation exposure are increasing in the population and researchers in the US have investigated the effects of this exposure, which is raising concerns.
Obesity research
Professor Robert Kushner heads the Northwestern Comprehensive Center for Obesity at the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He talks about their research into obesity.
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