Is Black Coffee Good For You? Benefits & Pro Drinking Tips
There haven’t been a lot of studies done on this directly, but the short answer is: maybe. “In…
High intake of ultraprocessed foods increases risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death
Bottom line: Cancer survivors who consumed higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods as part of their diet had a significantly increased risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death. Journal in…
Chlamydia pneumoniae found in the eye may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years…
Combination therapy improves cognition in Alzheimer’s models
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Genetic study reveals immune-related roots of allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility…
Study clarifies role of steroids in treating HSV encephalitis
A major UK clinical trial has shown that adding the corticosteroid dexamethasone to standard antiviral treatment for encephalitis…
Red light therapy may protect athletes’ brains from repetitive impacts
Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer’s madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the cause…
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Gut microbiota analysis offers insights into how ultra processed foods affect health
To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now…
Natural brakes on inflammation could treat chronic diseases
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation…