Stem cells from human primary tooth pulp may help treat chronic-phase cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a condition usually caused by brain damage before or during birth, resulting in impaired posture…
Childhood cavities and gum disease raise adult heart disease risk
A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries,…
Gut microbiota-derived metabolite directly shapes immune responses in bacterial pneumonia
Sepsis and severe pneumonia are frequently accompanied by disruption of the gut microbiota, leading to immune dysfunction and…
Study finds widespread microplastics in children and suggests diet may shape exposure
Scientists analyzing urine samples from more than 1,300 children found widespread microplastic exposure and intriguing links between dietary…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
How are GLP-1 drugs reshaping treatment for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease?
A sweeping Lancet review reveals how modern incretin-based drugs are reshaping treatment for obesity and diabetes, delivering powerful…
Hope for hard-to-treat heart disease
Some 1 million patients in the U.S. live with a type of heart disease called heart failure with…
Chronic back pain linked to heightened sound sensitivity in the brain
People with chronic back pain process everyday sounds differently, and more intensely, than people without pain, according to…
UCF researcher explores insulin signaling as new target for diabetic neuropathy
Neuropathy – chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet – is a challenging fact of…
Experts identify safest and most effective diets for IBS management
A comprehensive review reveals why the low-FODMAP diet stands out for short-term symptom control, but lasting IBS relief…
Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of poor health outcomes, from diabetes to obesity and heart…