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TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Excessive alcohol intake is strongly associated with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) which accounts for 25% and 30% of deaths from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Impairment of Ca2+ influx and Ca2+-mediated signaling in ALD suggests that Ca2+ channels are important in ALD pathological progression.

16 Jan 2024

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

A study in South Korea finds that higher exposure to outdoor artificial light at night significantly increases the risk of developing exudative age-related macular degeneration.

16 Jan 2024

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and low back pain, revealing that higher antioxidant levels, particularly selenium and zinc, may reduce the likelihood of low back pain in American women.

16 Jan 2024

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

The mechanisms underlying vitamin D’s effects on fatigue.

12 Jan 2024

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Study finds dark chocolate intake significantly lowers the risk of essential hypertension, suggesting a beneficial role in cardiovascular health.

12 Jan 2024

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

The chemo-preventive potential of Mangiferin (MF) (mango).

10 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

Sesame protein-derived peptides show promise in fighting E. coli and S. aureus

A study in "Nutrients" reveals that sesame protein-derived peptides, Ala-Gly-Gly-Val-Pro-Arg and Ser-Thr-Ile-Arg, show effective antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

7 Jan 2024

Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

Daily sesame oil supplementation in ovariectomized rats was found to prevent osteoporosis by enhancing bone formation, reducing bone resorption, and maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels.

7 Jan 2024

Gut enzyme discovery sheds light on bilirubin balance in humans

Researchers study identified BilR, a gut microbiota-derived enzyme, crucial for converting bilirubin to urobilinogen, impacting bilirubin homeostasis in humans.

7 Jan 2024

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Study demonstrates that daily supplementation with sesame oil in a rat model effectively prevents post-menopausal osteoporosis by maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels, suggesting its potential as a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

4 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

The implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health.

3 Jan 2024

Angelica gigas extract emerges as a potential treatment for vascular disease

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 23, entitled, "Angelica gigas extract inhibits acetylation of eNOS via IRE1α sulfonation/RIDD-SIRT1-mediated posttranslational modification in vascular dysfunction."

28 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Adjuvant therapies to help infertile women conceive by IVF - especially those whose treatments have been unsuccessful in the past - are now a common feature both before and during the treatment cycle.

20 Dec 2023

Forsythiae Fructus shows promise in relieving chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are among the most prevalent and distressing side effects faced by patients undergoing antineoplastic treatments.

19 Dec 2023

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals that cinnamon extract significantly inhibits adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, offering potential benefits against obesity by reducing fat production and enhancing lipolysis in both cell models and mice.

18 Dec 2023

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Finally, there’s good news about many of our favorite Christmas foods. A turkey meal with all – well, most – of the trimmings and a traditional dessert can lower your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and improve your ratio of HDL good cholesterol, reveals a leading testing expert.

11 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

Antioxidant News and Research

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

Sesame protein-derived peptides show promise in fighting E. coli and S. aureus

Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

Gut enzyme discovery sheds light on bilirubin balance in humans

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

Angelica gigas extract emerges as a potential treatment for vascular disease

Mediterranean diet boosts IVF success

Forsythiae Fructus shows promise in relieving chemotherapy side effects

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

‘Naughty but nice’ Christmas foods can help achieve a better balance of cholesterol, expert says

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Antioxidant News and Research

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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