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Oxidative Stress is a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal. Antioxidant levels are usually measured in blood plasma.

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Advanced research is casting light on possible early life factors – including poverty, physical or mental abuse – that may impact the rate of egg loss and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.

9 Sep 2023

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

The effects of theabrownin (TB) from dark tea treatment on insulin resistance (IR).

8 Sep 2023

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Researchers review the presence and impact of airborne microplastics (AMPs) on human respiratory health in a new study published in the Science of the Total Environment. The study underscores the urgent need for more data on the toxicity of AMPs, which are prevalent in indoor environments and could pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations like children and older adults.

7 Sep 2023

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Researchers explore available evidence that medicinal plants may help improve cognitive function by reducing brain inflammation.

5 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Using e-cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of asthma.

5 Sep 2023

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Dementia is a group of brain diseases that share similar symptoms, such as memory, language, orientation, and behavioral issues. Vascular dementia generally develops in the elderly, affecting between 1% and 4% of people over the age of 65, according to Alzheimer's Switzerland.

4 Sep 2023

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

3 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

ER-phagy alleviates drug-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

A cell contains many specialized subunits, called organelles, that carry out important tasks such as energy generation, protein synthesis, and calcium outflux. But what happens when something goes wrong with one of the organelles?

31 Aug 2023

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

The association between the maturation of the infant gut microbiome and the infant immune system.

30 Aug 2023

TBI-on-a-chip model traces link between head trauma and Alzheimer's

How much time elapses between a blow to the head and the start of damage associated with Alzheimer's disease?

29 Aug 2023

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Researchers summarize recent evidence on the clinical impact of olive oil on human health.

29 Aug 2023

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of chronic second-hand smoke exposure on cognition, behavior, neuropathology, and metabolism.

29 Aug 2023

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Researchers explore the potential utility of ginger essential oil in preventing NASH.

29 Aug 2023

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

In a recent editorial published in Fermentation, researchers highlighted the use of fermentation as a means to increase the antioxidant potential of foods.

29 Aug 2023

The potential of targeting mitochondria-associated programmed cell death for age-related disease treatment

The review summarized the involvement of mitochondria in age-related disease progression and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic target of these diseases.

28 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

Study finds examining retinal structure could provide markers for Parkinson disease

A new paper examined the retinal data from Parkinson disease patients in attempt to identify disease markers.

24 Aug 2023

CPAP therapy can mitigate telomere shortening in sleep apnea patients

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) consists of multiple episodes of partial or complete closure of the upper airway that occur during sleep, leading to breathing cessation lasting more than ten seconds and sometimes even several minutes, followed by arousals and deep breathing.

23 Aug 2023

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Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

ER-phagy alleviates drug-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

TBI-on-a-chip model traces link between head trauma and Alzheimer's

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

The potential of targeting mitochondria-associated programmed cell death for age-related disease treatment

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Study finds examining retinal structure could provide markers for Parkinson disease

CPAP therapy can mitigate telomere shortening in sleep apnea patients

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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