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Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, but their adverse effects can occasionally lead to bacteremia, wherein bacteria circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body.

3 May 2024

Study reveals crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes dedifferentiation of cancer cells

Researchers have revealed crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes the dedifferentiation of cancer cells through epigenetic reprogramming.

3 May 2024

Long-term impact of online school-based mental health and substance abuse program: A 72-month study in Australia

The long-term effectiveness of four school-based, online interventions for preventing mental health and substance use.

3 May 2024

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

3 May 2024

Researchers identify key molecular alterations from endurance exercise that could combat chronic diseases

A whole-organism molecular map of the temporal effects of endurance training in rats.

3 May 2024

Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Inulin, a type of fiber found in certain plant-based foods and fiber supplements, causes inflammation in the gut and exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease in a preclinical model, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

2 May 2024

Scientists uncover a cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue

A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by a team of scientists, including Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Liver & Digestive Health).

2 May 2024

Research highlights the link between mitochondrial calcium transport and autophagy

An article published in The Faseb Journal describes a Brazilian study analyzing the correlation between two key energy metabolism regulation processes: the absorption and release of calcium ions by mitochondria, the organelles that generate energy for cells; and autophagy induced by calorie restriction. Autophagy occurs when cells break down and reuse their own cytoplasm.

2 May 2024

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Study shows that disruptions in the gut microbiota of male mice can negatively affect offspring health, leading to growth issues and increased mortality. However, restoring the father's microbiota before conception may prevent these problems.

2 May 2024

How do different people define 'healthy eating'?

A study in the journal Nutrients explored the perceptions of healthy eating among Spanish undergraduate students in nutrition and food science programs, revealing differences by gender and academic year.

2 May 2024

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Some neurological disorders can be improved through photobiomodulation, a non-invasive technique based on the application of low-intensity light to stimulate altered functions in specific regions of the body.

2 May 2024

Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk

A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that provoked anger, but not sadness or anxiety, acutely impairs endothelial function, shedding light on the link between anger and cardiovascular events.

2 May 2024

Central and peripheral clock synchronization vital for optimal tissue function

Discovered in the 1970s, circadian clocks are essential for the regulation of biological time in most cells in the human body.

2 May 2024

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This difference becomes clear in pulmonary hypertension, in which only the lungs' blood vessels stiffen progressively, leading to chronic lung disease, heart failure and death.

2 May 2024

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk.

2 May 2024

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

A recent study explores how adolescents perceive and consume ultra-processed foods during screen time, revealing the strong influence of social, environmental, and psychological factors on these behaviors.

2 May 2024

Do flavonoids enhance cognitive function?

A recent study in Nutrients links flavonoid intake to improved cognitive function, though findings indicate further research is needed to understand its impact across diverse populations.

2 May 2024

Innovative material swiftly stops kidney bleeding and facilitates wound recovery

Professor Dong-Woo Cho from the Department of Mechanical Engineering along with Jae Yun Kim, a PhD candidate, from the School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering and Tugce Sen, a PhD student, from Department of Mechanical Engineering at POSTECH, teamed up with Professor Jae Yeon Lee from Daegu Haany University's Department of Companion Animal Health.

2 May 2024

Study highlights the role of dynamic DNA structures in memory consolidation

An international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel mechanism underlying memory involving rapid changes in a specific DNA structure.

2 May 2024

Investigating fertilized ACL surgery's impact on return to play in athletes

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is now accepting applicants for an observational trial focused on fertilized anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

2 May 2024

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Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Study reveals crucial insights into how the Warburg effect causes dedifferentiation of cancer cells

Long-term impact of online school-based mental health and substance abuse program: A 72-month study in Australia

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Researchers identify key molecular alterations from endurance exercise that could combat chronic diseases

Inulin fiber exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Scientists uncover a cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue

Research highlights the link between mitochondrial calcium transport and autophagy

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

How do different people define 'healthy eating'?

Study reveals how photobiomodulation improves cognitive alterations from chronic stress

Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk

Central and peripheral clock synchronization vital for optimal tissue function

New discovery offers dietary solution for pulmonary hypertension

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Study finds social and psychological factors fuel teen cravings for ultra-processed foods during screen time

Do flavonoids enhance cognitive function?

Innovative material swiftly stops kidney bleeding and facilitates wound recovery

Study highlights the role of dynamic DNA structures in memory consolidation

Investigating fertilized ACL surgery's impact on return to play in athletes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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