Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
How to eat and love your way to better immunity this winter
In terms of supplementing, while vitamin D is often heralded as an immunity hero at this time of…
New triple action iron supplement restores iron levels without inflammation
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common condition marked by tiredness, headaches or ice cravings. But the oral iron supplements…
Combination strategy may optimize interferon-based therapy for chronic hepatitis B
Background and objectives Peginterferon-α treatment exhibits low rates of the serological conversion rate of hepatitis B e antigen…
Reduced endocannabinoid-related lipids found in patients with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease
NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, N-ERD, is associated with measurable changes in concentrations of lipid mediators involved in inflammation and…
Food insecurity and loneliness linked to higher risk of chronic pain after surgery
People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Kratom ‘Cousin’ Tree May Hold Genetic Recipe For Cancer-Active Alkaloid
Mitragyna Parvifolia tree. (Credit: Haena148 on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell Scientists mapped the Mitragyna parvifolia genome and identified…
Researchers discover how plants produce cancer-fighting mitraphylline
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that may help fight…
Reelin protein may help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression? New research from…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…