Scientists identify metabolic pathway driving lung cancer lymph node metastasis
Metabolic reprogramming plays a critical role in shaping the adaptive capabilities of malignant cells during dissemination. Metastatic lymph…
Placental stem cell therapy shows promise for diabetic foot ulcers
An experimental cell therapy was well tolerated in 10 people with chronic diabetic foot ulcers, according to first-in-human…
Liver-derived protein helps protect brain cells and improves memory in Alzheimer’s mice
Scientists uncover how proteins from the bloodstream reach specific brain cells, raising new questions about what happens when…
Omega-3 supplements show surprising effects on blood pressure
A 12-week clinical trial found that omega-3 supplements improved certain blood-pressure readings and inflammation-related markers in patients already…
Study examines long-term pain outcomes after surgical nerve freezing
After thoracic surgery – any medical operation done inside the chest – patients can experience pain, soreness or…
Late night eating and sleep habits damage gut health, increase metabolic disease risk
A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health,…
Could a daily supplement keep blood vessels healthier as we age?
A six-month clinical trial suggests that combining multiple nutrients and plant-derived compounds could improve blood vessel function and…
Coffee, vegetables and exercise share a surprising connection in your gut
What connects your morning coffee, fermented foods, exercise habits, and time spent sitting? A large international microbiome investigation…
Seasonal allergies may be driving recurrent sinus infections
“Every spring, I get sick. Then it happens again in the fall.” If you have frequent sinus symptoms…
Graded physical activity prescriptions improve functional outcomes in psychiatry
Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in…
DHA improves autism-like behaviors in a preclinical rat study
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition marked by social and communication difficulties and repetitive behaviors.…
Blueberries reduced blood vessel inflammation in mice, but only with gut microbes present
Blueberries contain compounds linked to cardiovascular health, but what happens when gut bacteria are removed from the equation?…