Colorectal tumors may damage nerves before chemotherapy
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that, in preclinical models of colorectal cancer,…
Researchers put olive and fish oil IV nutrition under the microscope
As hospitals move beyond traditional soybean oil-based nutrition, researchers are probing whether olive or fish oil formulations offer…
UC Irvine researchers develop framework to make CAR T-cell therapy safer
CAR T-cell therapy has transformed cancer care, offering new hope to patients with aggressive blood cancers who once…
A four-week spice experiment challenges expectations about post-meal benefits
A controlled feeding trial found no clear dose-dependent improvement in post-meal vascular or metabolic responses, raising questions about…
Why keto appears to lower blood pressure for some people but not others
From weight loss and insulin sensitivity to fluid balance and inflammation, the review maps several ways ketogenic diets…
Two early-life findings stood out in children who later screened positive for autism risk
A US cohort study found that very preterm children with early cerebellar abnormalities or moderate-to-severe placental inflammation were…
Natural gut molecule could strengthen chickens’ immune response against bacterial infections
A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections,…
Natural hormone activates brain-to-liver signaling pathway to suppress liver inflammation
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a naturally occurring hormone best known for suppressing appetite and promoting weight…
Metabolic stress triggers long-lasting immune system changes in diabetes patients
A growing understanding of trained immunity, a form of long-lasting immune system adaptation, is reshaping how scientists view…
Blocking ZFP36L2 protein may disrupt colorectal cancer metastatic growth
Digestion is hard on the cells that line the human gut, and they are constantly being shed and…
Air pollution may worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and flare risk
A novel study shows that exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like dust, soot, and smoke…
New analytical strategies can measure thousands of gut microbial proteins
The trillions of microorganisms living in our intestine influence our health, from digestion and metabolism to immunity. Yet…