Constipation drug found to slow renal function decline in CKD patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue worldwide. Many patients end up requiring regular dialysis to…
Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?
A new study reveals that stroke may do more than damage the brain. Instead, strokes could rewire the…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…
Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites
A long-running study shows how genes, diet, and metabolism interact to shape dementia risk, with the Mediterranean diet…
Association of TNF and TLR2 genes with blood parameter levels in Mexican patients with schizophrenia | BMC Psychiatry
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How stress can tighten and disrupt the lymphatic system: 4 key ways
Our lymphatic system is similar to our body’s drainage and immune system. It assists in the movement of…
The HBsAg/HBV DNA ratio’s potential for predicting disease progression
Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the immune-tolerant phase may still experience hepatic inflammation and…
Cancer cells break down nerve covers causing immune exhaustion and therapy resistance
Cancer cells can break down the protective covers around nerves, causing nerve injury that triggers chronic inflammation leading…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
COVID-19 ages arteries prematurely with women most affected
A major international study finds COVID-19 survivors, especially women, face signs of accelerated vascular aging, yet early evidence…
Scientists link gut microbes to stronger muscles and healthier aging
Scientists show that specific gut bacteria can supercharge muscle growth and performance in mice, raising hopes for new…
Researchers uncover a novel way platelets can suppress inflammation
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…