Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective
Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance. The University of Sydney…
Selenium reduces mixtures of environmental pollutants′ harmful effects on health
A study in mice conducted by the University of Cordoba proves that exposure to contaminating mixtures of metals and drug residue increases damage to health, and evaluates the positive effects…
Strength, Endurance, Speed, Urolithin A EP. 1160 OCT 2023
https://youtu.be/YVAWRjm7kOA?si=SLCM0ZTJCNJxu_cG Strength, Endurance, Speed, Urolithin A EP. 1160 OCT 2023 It can increase the rate of protein synthesis within muscle cells and inhibit protein degradation processes [53]. This allows muscle…
Will machines soon be conscious?
The rise of the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) systems has led to the view that these systems might soon be conscious. However, we might underestimate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying…
Researchers identify amino acid that may play a key role for predicting and treating long COVID
University of Alberta researchers have identified an amino acid that may play a key role in predicting poor clinical outcomes and the treatment of long COVID. In research published today…
Excess fluoride linked to cognitive impairment in children
Long-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children, according to a new pilot study from Tulane University.…
Higher levels of triglycerides linked to lower risk of dementia
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS – Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk…
Choline is vital for Muscle Strength Gain
https://youtu.be/pH2pyyX9xOM Choline is vital for Muscle Strength Gain Choline may affect muscle responses to RET through many potential mechanisms. Since choline is a precursor to a neurotransmitter, ACh, which relays…
Two probiotics identified as promising hypertension treatments
Highlights: High blood pressure affects a large share of the global adult population. Previous studies suggest probiotics may help prevent hypertension. New findings point to 2 additional probiotics as potential…
B12 deficiency: a hidden trigger of inflammation?
A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative…
Genetic risk scores not useful in predicting disease
Polygenic risk scores, which estimate a person’s disease risk based on thousands or millions of common genetic variants, perform poorly in screening and prediction of common diseases such as heart…
Older siblings and childhood tonsil removal linked to heightened risk of inflammatory arthritis
Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open…
Dark tea may Dramatically HELP control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk Episode 1158 OCT 2023
https://youtu.be/RlzmNV8ySUA?si=ziLhm5ofBcVGYtsp The study, by researchers from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China, found that compared with never tea drinkers, daily consumers (never, occasionally, often and…
Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages
A shortage of popular carbohydrates such as wheat, bread, pasta, and cereal are most likely to trigger civil unrest, say the experts, who work across academia, policy, charities, and business.…
Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, study finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — An American born in 2019 will spend a larger share of their lifetime taking prescription drugs than being married or receiving an education, according to new…
Largest ever study on light exposure proves its impact on mental health
The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000 participants, has found that increased exposure to light at night increases a person’s risk…
Roundup ingredient connected to epidemic levels of chronic kidney disease
DURHAM, N.C. – For the past couple of decades, tens of thousands of people living in rural Sri Lanka have been devastated by kidney failure due to unclear causes, also…
Antidepressants versus running for depression: is there a winner?
The first study to compare effects of antidepressants with running exercises for anxiety, depression and overall health shows that they have about the same benefits for mental health – but…
Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol
https://youtu.be/S4PJw4zWVHA?si=w1r2iUnurSHpJUfw Recent studies have reported the beneficial effects of KRG extract— a traditional herbal medicine— in treating neuroinflammation. Although, it has been traditionally used to treat a number of ailments,…
Drinking coffee or tea may be beneficial for physical function in ageing
Drinking coffee and tea at midlife may be associated with a reduced likelihood of physical frailty in late life.A Singapore study has shown that adults, who consumed higher intake of…
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