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Study explores how cannabis use affects breast milk and lactation

Study reviews the impact of cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation, highlighting potential changes in breast milk composition and lactation due to cannabinoid effects.

3 Apr 2024

Dartmouth research unlocks extended cell death pathway in aging brain cells

For oligodendrocytes-;the central nervous system cells critical for brain function-;age may not bring wisdom, but it does come with the power to cling to life for much, much longer than scientists knew.

28 Mar 2024

Organ-on-a-chip technology revolutionizes drug development for women's health

Women's bodies and their health in general have for too long been assigned low priority in the field of research.

26 Mar 2024

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

What is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D (VitD) on modulating some hallmarks of aging.

26 Mar 2024

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

Research identifies vitamin D receptors (VDR) in breast cancer tumors as a promising prognostic marker, linking VDR presence to tumor characteristics, survival outcomes, and potentially informing treatment strategies.

25 Mar 2024

Researchers identify mechanism behind COVID-19 related brain fog

Among the many confounding symptoms in patients recovering from a COVID-19 infection are memory loss and difficulty learning.

21 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug development

Existing data on the bioactive constituents of quinoa and their health benefits.

18 Mar 2024

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Study explores nanoparticle-enhanced curcumin formulations, promising to significantly boost its health benefits including anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by improving bioavailability and bioactivity.

17 Mar 2024

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Researchers review the role of microfluidic chip models in understanding neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into the disease mechanisms and potential for drug development through innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies.

14 Mar 2024

Innovative multimodal, non-invasive brain monitoring to enhance ECMO patient care

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be a life-saving therapy for patients with acute heart or lung failure.

14 Mar 2024

New custom-designed proteins can efficiently reach intramembrane targets

Hitting targets embedded within the cell membrane has long been difficult for drug developers due to the membrane's challenging biochemical properties. Now, Scripps Research chemists have demonstrated new custom-designed proteins that can efficiently reach these "intramembrane" targets.

13 Mar 2024