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Scientists have recently found that mice with diabetes that received treatment with a vitamin A analog had significantly improved eyesight.Share on PinterestNew research in mice suggests that vitamin A treatment may improve eyesight in diabetes.New research has shown that a single dose of the chromophore 9-cis-retinal, an analog of vitamin A, can significantly improve reduced…

Researchers have developed an automated system for people with type 1 diabetes. The AI-based system provides advice to help these individuals avoid dangerously low blood glucose levels. A preliminary study suggests that the system’s weekly recommendations on insulin doses and diet closely match those that diabetes specialists provide. People with type 1 diabetes produce insufficient…

Serotonin can reduce the severity of infections caused by the bacterium E. coli O157, a common cause of food poisoning. This raises the intriguing possibility that doctors could use drugs that boost serotonin levels, such as Prozac, to treat gut bacterial infections.Consuming food or water contaminated with the bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 can…

A new study from Yale University has found that uncertainty and unpredictability can trigger paranoia.To be paranoid is to believe that other people are operating with malicious intentions. The old joke goes: “Just because I’m paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get me.” In some cases, these concerns may be valid, but when they…

A study of people experiencing a first episode of psychosis has shown that higher levels of the antioxidant glutathione are associated with quicker responses to treatment and may improve early intervention outcomes.Share on PinterestA new study looks at antioxidants and how they influence response to psychosis treatments.The time that it takes for somebody to respond…