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Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests.

2 Jan 2025

Lithocholic acid enhances health and lifespan, mimicking calorie restriction

Lithocholic acid (LCA), a metabolite induced by calorie restriction (CR), activates AMPK and mimics anti-aging benefits. A recent study highlights LCA's role in improving muscle performance, glucose tolerance, and lifespan in aged organisms.

1 Jan 2025

Innovative technique converts fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes

Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary cause of death across the globe, taking millions of lives every year.

24 Dec 2024

Drinking more coffee linked to reduced cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published on Dec. 14, 2024 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

19 Dec 2024

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Frequent but moderate egg consumption, coupled with proper cooking methods, does not increase obesity risk and may even support healthy lipid metabolism.

19 Dec 2024

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

This study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly alters human milk composition, while COVID-19 vaccination causes minimal, transient changes, underscoring the safety of breastfeeding during vaccination.

19 Dec 2024

Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier

Nutraceuticals offer potential health benefits, from migraine relief to cognitive support, but safety and regulatory issues must be addressed for effective use.

18 Dec 2024

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.

16 Dec 2024

Study links intermittent fasting to slower hair growth

Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth - at least in mice.

13 Dec 2024

Unraveling the mystery of drug-induced liver injury

DILI is broadly categorized into intrinsic and idiosyncratic types. Intrinsic hepatotoxins, such as APAP, cause dose-dependent injury, while idiosyncratic DILI involves complex immune and metabolic interactions that remain poorly understood.

13 Dec 2024

New method uses lactic acid bacteria to produce vitamin B2

Many vitamins are produced in chemical factories, often synthetically, but researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2: by gently heating lactic acid bacteria.

11 Dec 2024

Early exposure to parental smoking linked to higher MS risk

Cutting early life exposure to parental smoking may lower the risk of developing MS (multiple sclerosis) in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

11 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Study finds no impact of high vitamin D doses on type 2 diabetes prevention

Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Dec 2024

CBT and rehabilitation show modest benefits for long COVID recovery, study finds

CBT and combined rehabilitation offer moderate benefits for long COVID, enhancing quality of life and reducing fatigue, but evidence quality is variable.

3 Dec 2024

New insights into anti-seizure medications during pregnancy

Two common antiseizure medications, lamotrigine and levetiracetam, are safe to use during pregnancy, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study.

3 Dec 2024

Can beef fit in a heart-healthy diet? Review provides new insights

A systematic review suggests unprocessed beef has minimal impact on cardiovascular health markers.

1 Dec 2024

MR1 molecule and vitamin B6 could unlock new paths for cancer immunotherapy

Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there is a specialized molecule on the surface of cells termed MR1.

27 Nov 2024

USC researchers receive $6 million to advance dry AMD treatment

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), the state's stem cell agency, has awarded a two-year, $6 million grant to a team at the USC Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics and the USC Roski Eye Institute advancing a new treatment for one of the leading causes of blindness in older adults.

20 Nov 2024

Adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy can boost survival for pancreatic cancer patients

Results from a randomized phase 2 clinical trial show that adding high-dose, intravenous (IV) vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer from eight months to 16 months.

19 Nov 2024

Vitamin A News and Research

Latest Vitamin A News and Research

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

Lithocholic acid enhances health and lifespan, mimicking calorie restriction

Innovative technique converts fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes

Drinking more coffee linked to reduced cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Breastfeeding after COVID-19 vaccination is safe, with minimal changes to milk composition

Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies

Study links intermittent fasting to slower hair growth

Unraveling the mystery of drug-induced liver injury

New method uses lactic acid bacteria to produce vitamin B2

Early exposure to parental smoking linked to higher MS risk

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Study finds no impact of high vitamin D doses on type 2 diabetes prevention

CBT and rehabilitation show modest benefits for long COVID recovery, study finds

New insights into anti-seizure medications during pregnancy

Can beef fit in a heart-healthy diet? Review provides new insights

MR1 molecule and vitamin B6 could unlock new paths for cancer immunotherapy

USC researchers receive $6 million to advance dry AMD treatment

Adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy can boost survival for pancreatic cancer patients

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PhD researcher at LifeArc

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Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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