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Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?

Researched determined whether maternal consumption of peanuts while breastfeeding protects the infant from allergies.

25 Apr 2023

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

Researchers investigate the contribution of air pollutants-induced semen damage to the risk of infertility.

25 Apr 2023

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Researchers reviewed current literature to examine walnuts' potential antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.

25 Apr 2023

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Researchers reviewed the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

25 Apr 2023

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers explored the potential health benefits of using grape pomace to promote cardiometabolic health.

25 Apr 2023

Improving cancer treatment outcomes: the potential use of fermented food interventions

Researchers reviewed the use of fermented food interventions to alter the gut microbiome composition and improve immunotherapy.

25 Apr 2023

Does oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) have toxic implications?

Researchers reviewed the implications of oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD).

25 Apr 2023

Understanding how consumption of beef vs. plant-based burgers alters the lipemic response and gut microbiota

Researchers reviewed the differences in the digestive process between beef and plant-based burgers from ingestion to excretion.

25 Apr 2023

Consumers' take on plant-based meat alternatives

Research investigates the impact of providing information about the animal/plant-based protein source/type on sensory perception and liking of four burger patties, including two plant-based, one hybrid meat-mushroom, and one 100% beef burger.

25 Apr 2023

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study aimed to test the antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of bee venom-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (BV-loaded CS-NPs) against Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that BV-loaded CS-NPs had enhanced antibacterial activity and minimal cytotoxicity, making it a promising antibiotic alternative.

24 Apr 2023

A rapid and affordable in vitro model to test SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in animal species

Research investigates the susceptibility of seven bat species to SARS-CoV-2 by expressing their ACE2 receptor in a non-permissive avian cell line. The study found that all seven bat species were susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, but the level of virus replication differed between bat species and virus variants.

24 Apr 2023

Microplastics: How safe are factory workers from invisible threats?

Researchers examine exposure to microplastics in plastic factory personnel.

24 Apr 2023

Does your hand's microbiome change how bacteria spread?

Researchers explore the transfer of the human microbiome in the built environment.

24 Apr 2023

Novel gel offers hope for patients with glioblastoma

Medication delivered by a novel gel cured 100% of mice with an aggressive brain cancer, a striking result that offers new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most common brain tumors in humans.

24 Apr 2023

New machine-learning method could help gauge body clock timing to make better health decisions

A new machine-learning method could help us gauge the time of our internal body clock, helping us all make better health decisions, including when and how long to sleep.

24 Apr 2023

Study shows how the brain benefits from consistently lower blood pressure

Intensive blood pressure treatment significantly reduces the risk of adverse cerebrovascular events such as stroke.

24 Apr 2023

Maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit patients receiving anti-cancer immunotherapy

New research indicates that for patients with advanced skin cancer, it may be important to maintain normal vitamin D levels when receiving immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors.

24 Apr 2023

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

We are all aware of the importance of eating healthy food, especially during pregnancy. A high-fat diet has dramatic consequences on the metabolism.

24 Apr 2023

A mobile vaccine printer could enable rapid vaccination of large numbers of people

Getting vaccines to people who need them isn't always easy. Many vaccines require cold storage, making it difficult to ship them to remote areas that don't have the necessary infrastructure.

24 Apr 2023

Mount Sinai announces creation of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine - the process of replacing, engineering or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs - holds exciting potential for the field of health care.

24 Apr 2023

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Does maternal peanut consumption protect against infant peanut allergies?

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

The potential anti-cancer and antioxidant properties of walnuts

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Improving cancer treatment outcomes: the potential use of fermented food interventions

Does oral exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) have toxic implications?

Understanding how consumption of beef vs. plant-based burgers alters the lipemic response and gut microbiota

Consumers' take on plant-based meat alternatives

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A rapid and affordable in vitro model to test SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in animal species

Microplastics: How safe are factory workers from invisible threats?

Does your hand's microbiome change how bacteria spread?

Novel gel offers hope for patients with glioblastoma

New machine-learning method could help gauge body clock timing to make better health decisions

Study shows how the brain benefits from consistently lower blood pressure

Maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit patients receiving anti-cancer immunotherapy

Maternal and early-life exposure to high amounts of fat induce salty taste preference in offspring

A mobile vaccine printer could enable rapid vaccination of large numbers of people

Mount Sinai announces creation of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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