Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
New research unveils vast influence of B vitamins on health and disease
Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from…
Metformin’s blood sugar control starts in the brain, not just the liver, study finds
Scientists uncover how low-dose metformin targets brain pathways to lower blood sugar, opening fresh avenues for safer and…
The vicious circle of aging and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD) and aging are locked in a vicious circle: senescence of…
Study reveals a strong link between early childhood adversities and depression in older Canadians
A new study of 3,500 Canadians aged 55 and older revealed a strong association between early childhood adversities…
UCSF research maps over 600 conditions linked to endometriosis
Records from millions of patients at UC health centers found correlations between endometriosis, one of the most common…
Gut bacteria produce hormone-like proteins that regulate weight and blood sugar
Our intestines are home to trillions of microorganisms that produce substances capable of regulating all the body’s organs…
A 15-year study reveals which diets best protect your brain and heart in later life
A major Swedish study finds that what you eat now could shape how many chronic illnesses you face…
Senescent macrophages emerge as key drivers of tumor progression
Macrophages are versatile immune cells, tasked with cleaning up pathogens and maintaining tissue health. But within the tumor…
New blood markers predict kidney disease and mortality in diabetes
Kidney complications in diabetes often progress silently, putting patients at risk of life-threatening outcomes long before any symptoms…
Gut mycobiota could help predict disability in multiple sclerosis
Scientists uncover how shifts in gut fungi, shaped by genes and diet, may influence disease severity in people…
Research uncovers ME/CFS’s systemic impact for targeted therapies
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Millions suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition often overlooked…