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…
IRF-5 identified as key to preventing immune cell exhaustion
In fighting chronic infections or certain cancers, CD8+ T cells-the immune system’s frontline soldiers-eventually become exhausted. They lose…
UC Riverside scientists develop tool to preserve mitochondrial DNA
When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration,…
Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds
New research uncovers how repetitive strain injuries ignite an inflammatory storm, driving both pain and social withdrawal, offering…
Agricultural dust exposure may pose significant risks to gut health
Inhaling agricultural dust may pose significant risks to gut health for workers in animal agriculture, a University of…
Why buckwheat may be the best flour for gluten-free baking
In a blind taste test, buckwheat flour rivalled, if not outperformed, traditional wheat. Here’s what makes buckwheat the…