An education doesn’t just make you smarter — it protects your gut. Seriously.
We’ve long known education is important for many aspects of life, but now a new benefit has been discovered: it can look after your gut health. Landmark Edith Cowan…
Can algae enhance skin regeneration and wound healing?
A product of a freshwater single-celled green algae called Euglena gracilis may enhance skin regeneration to speed up wound healing, according to new research published in Advanced Materials Interfaces. Investigators developed a system…
HKU Dentistry new jaw surgery concept effective in treating moderate-to-severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea with over 50% of cases cured
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the airway is blocked during sleep. It may cause multiple occurrences of shallow breathing (hypopnea) or a temporary pause in breathing…
Eating almonds daily boosts exercise recovery molecule by 69% among ‘weekend warriors’
For those who exercise regularly, eating almonds each day might be the ideal new year’s resolution. A randomized controlled trial in Frontiers in Nutrition showed that female and male participants who ate…
Fewer cases of melanoma among people taking vitamin D supplements
Fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin D supplements than among non-users, a new study finds. People taking vitamin D supplements regularly also had a considerably…
A dietary supplement leads to remarkable regression in atherosclerotic lesions
Osaka, Japan – When we were little, our parents told us to take our vitamins so we could grow big and strong. Now, researchers from Japan find that one particular…
NASA and HAARP conclude asteroid experiment
A powerful transmitter in remote Alaska sent long wavelength radio signals into space Tuesday with the purpose of bouncing them off an asteroid to learn about its interior. The asteroid,…
Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can help decrease blood glucose levels
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) showed that xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can decrease blood glucose levels after eating Tokyo, Japan -Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle…
Three time dimensions, one space dimension
How would our world be viewed by observers moving faster than light in a vacuum? Such a picture would be clearly different from what we encounter every day. We should…
Mediterranean diet linked to lower preeclampsia risk
In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had…
Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath
Probiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis), finds a pooled data analysis…
Acids help against airborne viruses
Viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus and others travel from person to person essentially by hitchhiking on aerosols. These are finely dispersed particles containing liquid suspended in the air that…
University of Houston study finds anger over COVID-19 layoffs keeping hospitality workers from returning to jobs
Researchers at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership say many skilled hospitality workers who were furloughed or laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic are…
Found: A protective probiotic for ALS
Montreal, December 20, 2022 — A probiotic bacterium called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114 prevents neurodegeneration in the C. elegans worm, an animal model used to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). That’s the finding of a new study at Canada’s CHUM Research Centre…
Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases, say McMaster researchers
Hamilton, ON (Dec. 20, 2022) – Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, says McMaster…
See no evil: People find good in villains
Whether it's on television or in a movie, we love the villain. No matter how egotistical, power hungry or greedy the person is, many of us are still attracted to…
Without guidance, Inflation Reduction Act tax credit may do more harm than good
The Inflation Reduction Act established a tax credit to kickstart hydrogen production in the U.S. But without careful implementation, the credit could backfire by inadvertently increasing nationwide carbon pollution. Since…
Anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children can cause alterations to dental enamel, study shows
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children may be associated…
High doses of statins increase osteoporosis risk, shows study in animals
Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) and the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni) have demonstrated for the first time that high doses of cholesterol-lowering statins impair bone quality in…
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