by Christian Nordqvist | August 4, 2023 4:06 pm | News
Scientists have developed a new treatment for chronic pain using gene therapy to indirectly control a specific sodium ion channel. They wrote about their achievement in the peer-reviewed journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS – citation...
by Nigel McNamara | August 3, 2023 4:41 pm | News, Uncategorized
Introduction We should all go to sleep at the same time each night, even at weekends or the nights before our days off. Small changes in sleep habits between workdays and days off can lead to unhealthy alterations in the microorganisms within our gut (gut microbiome),...
by Christian Nordqvist | July 31, 2023 4:40 pm | News, Uncategorized
Beans are a valuable source of nutrition and are packed with healthy substances. They contain special compounds known as phenolics, which help the body by providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Researchers from CIATEJ (Centro de Investigación y...
by Joseph Nordqvist | July 29, 2023 9:56 pm | News
Breast cancer is a significant health concern, but if detected early, the survival rate is almost 100%. Unfortunately, tumors found later can significantly reduce the patient’s chances of survival. Now, researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)...
by Christian Nordqvist | July 28, 2023 1:23 am | News
Being physically active is important for children, teens, young adults, middle-aged people, and seniors. Regular exercise can improve mood, increase mobility, and reduce the risk of myriad health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. One study,...
by Veronica Salvador | July 27, 2023 1:15 am | News
Imagine your body as an engine and the food you consume as the fuel. Your ‘engine’ burns a certain amount of ‘fuel’ each day to function, even when you’re at rest. This is your basal metabolic rate (BMR). If the ‘fuel’ intake...
