Written by: The Midland Certified Reagent Company Antisense oligonucleotides have shown early evidence of positive clinical activity in lymphoma and lung cancer patients. Antisense oligonucleotides have played a large role in the progression of cancer treatment. STAT3 is a specialized type of transcription factor that plays an oncogenic role in treating cancer signs. The use…
Mosquitoes are an annoyance and thy carry a range of incurable viruses like West Nile, malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and chikungunya. There are however a number of myths about mosquitos that are incorrect. Here are the facts about the myths; All mosquitoes bite humans – From the 3500 species of mosquitoes, not all of…
A new study suggests that there is a number of calories that we can burn through exercise. So if your intensifying your workout regime and still not losing weight, here’s why. The study looked at 332 adults living in the US, Jamaica and Africa. The group was a mix of active and sedentary individuals. The…
Staying healthy at work can be hard because you are constantly faced with a colleagues birthday treat, work events and meeting snacks. But since we spend most of our days at work, it is important that we stay healthy while at our desk. Eat breakfast – To fuel up for the day, start of with…
Will power is an ability that helps people resist temptation. The power to resist temptation is a skill that can be developed and improved through practice. This skill is all about resisting gratification now by strategizing. Remember that by delaying your gratification, you will be rewarded with a long term reward. But how do you…
Everyone is talking about the destructive role sugar plays on our health. New research suggests that sugar in our bodies play a role in the development of cancer, heart disease, alzheimer’s and diabetes. Our bodies do require sugar to function, but studies show that the average american consumes 10 times their daily requirement. So how…
Buffets provide you with a variety of options but unfortunately most of them are laden with fat, salt and sugar. To stay away from piling your plate and ruining your week long diet and exercise gains, follow the simple steps below: Divide your plate: start with serving ½ of your plate with vegetables. Then add…
Taking care of your blood sugar can truly be a matter of life or death. High blood pressure, in particular, can destroy organs and blood vessels. This can lead to a heart attack in the future. Other serious ailments include nerve damage, blindness, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes and stroke as well. However, eating the…
There’s no doubt that spending several hours in front of a computer or even sitting in one place for a while might result in bad health. But that’s not all: stress and low productivity can tend to be ill-effects to this as well. Here are 4 ways the workplace is ruining your health: 1: Repetitive…
To those who workout regularly, this world is all about the rules. Of course, a number of trainers offer great advice in line with these. But there are those who clearly do not know what they’re talking about. Here are 3 worst fitness tips that trainers have heard of: 1: Heavy weights will bulk you…
Chronic pain is not only physically exhausting but also emotionally depleting. While pain is a common symptom of numerous medical illnesses, proper management is crucial to maintain quality of life and overall health. For most, with the right equipment and care, they are able to significantly reduce their pain and reclaim their daily lives. Pain…
