Silica nanomatrix enhances immunotherapy for solid tumors
Cancer has long remained a leading cause of death worldwide and in Hong Kong, accounting for 30% of…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Blood-based biomarkers and the new landscape of Alzheimer’s research
For much of the past century, Alzheimer’s disease has been one of medicine’s most daunting frontiers – biologically…
New insights into alcohol-related DNA damage and cancer risk
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Researchers discover that a hormone can access the brain by hitchhiking
Researchers at Touro University Nevada have discovered that tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are…
Blood, Bonds, and Bitterness: the Perverse Pervasiveness of the the Re-Recording of Bonded by Blood
The insidious need to rant and rave about a nagging issue I have with Exodus has been gnawing…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Serena Williams wants you on board with this longevity trend
Serena Williams has one word top of mind when it comes to health – longevity. The 44-year-old tennis…
Collagen Production and Skin Renewal Directly Respond to Amount of Vitamin C We Consume: Study
Skin vitamin C levels are closely tied to levels of the vitamin in the blood (plasma) and can…
Brain function discovery helps explain why childhood adversity raises metabolic disease risk in women
McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks…