Using it regularly introduces tens of thousands of microplastic and nanoplastic particles into the body each year. The tropical beauty of Thailand’s Phi Phi islands is not the kind of place where most PhD journeys begin. For Sarah Sajedi, however, مزید پڑھیں
A new study shows that vitamin D2 may reduce vitamin D3 levels, suggesting D3 is the more effective supplement for immune and overall health. A new study conducted by the University of Surrey, the John Innes Centre, and the Quadram مزید پڑھیں
Cocoa flavanols lowered inflammation markers in aging adults.Could cocoa extract supplements, which are rich in cocoa flavanols, help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of age-related chronic disease? In a recent investigation from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study مزید پڑھیں
Research on rare post-mortem brain tissue shows changes in gene activity, offering new insight into the biological basis of depression. Researchers discovered two distinct types of brain cells that show alterations in individuals with depression. Their study, published in Nature مزید پڑھیں
Past studies show that there are a number of lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, such as smoking. There are different subtypes of type 2 diabetes, which can be related to age, insulin resistance, مزید پڑھیں
Five-a-day was never meant as an ideal, and research now shows ten portions of fruit and vegetables daily give the best health outcomes. Practical adjustments can help make higher intakes achievable. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has sparked debate by labeling مزید پڑھیں
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction”, these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range مزید پڑھیں
TSPO levels rise early in Alzheimer’s and persist throughout disease. Targeting this biomarker could open new treatment options. TSPO, a major marker of brain inflammation, may offer a way to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before memory problems and other symptoms مزید پڑھیں
A decline in the protein Menin in the brain’s hypothalamus appears to drive aging by triggering inflammation and loss of key neurotransmitters. Mouse studies reveal that restoring Menin or supplementing with the amino acid D-serine improves cognition, bone density, skin مزید پڑھیں
Pressure from surrounding tissues activates invasive programs in cancer cells. This mechanical stress rewires epigenetic regulation. Cancer cells are notoriously adaptable, capable of shifting their characteristics as they spread throughout the body. Many of these shifts stem from epigenetic changes, مزید پڑھیں