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Oxidative Stress is a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal. Antioxidant levels are usually measured in blood plasma.

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century.

21 Sep 2023

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

The influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota.

21 Sep 2023

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

The association between arsenic exposure due to groundwater contamination and mortality rates.

21 Sep 2023

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

A research team led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a significant breakthrough by inventing a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen.

20 Sep 2023

Can a plant-based diet lower your risk of Parkinson's disease?

A recent study in the journal Movement Disorders examined the association between plant-based diets and Parkinson's disease (PD) risk, using data from 126,283 UK Biobank participants. The research found that those in the highest quartile for healthful plant-based diet indices (hPDI) had a 22% lower risk of PD, while unhealthful plant-based diets (uPDI) correlated with a 38% higher risk.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of the CERKL gene, which causes retinitis pigmentosa and other hereditary vision diseases.

18 Sep 2023

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

How anthropometric measures like WCR are associated with cause-specific and all-cause mortality in elderly adults.

15 Sep 2023

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

12 Sep 2023

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

The potential of dark tea in cancer prevention and management.

11 Sep 2023

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Advanced research is casting light on possible early life factors – including poverty, physical or mental abuse – that may impact the rate of egg loss and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women.

9 Sep 2023

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

The effects of theabrownin (TB) from dark tea treatment on insulin resistance (IR).

8 Sep 2023

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Researchers review the presence and impact of airborne microplastics (AMPs) on human respiratory health in a new study published in the Science of the Total Environment. The study underscores the urgent need for more data on the toxicity of AMPs, which are prevalent in indoor environments and could pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations like children and older adults.

7 Sep 2023

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Researchers explore available evidence that medicinal plants may help improve cognitive function by reducing brain inflammation.

5 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

Using e-cigarettes can significantly increase the risk of asthma.

5 Sep 2023

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Dementia is a group of brain diseases that share similar symptoms, such as memory, language, orientation, and behavioral issues. Vascular dementia generally develops in the elderly, affecting between 1% and 4% of people over the age of 65, according to Alzheimer's Switzerland.

4 Sep 2023

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

3 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

ER-phagy alleviates drug-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

A cell contains many specialized subunits, called organelles, that carry out important tasks such as energy generation, protein synthesis, and calcium outflux. But what happens when something goes wrong with one of the organelles?

31 Aug 2023

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Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

New near-infrared activated photo-oxidants kill cancer cells without oxygen

Can a plant-based diet lower your risk of Parkinson's disease?

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

Is there an association between waist-calf circumference ratio and all-cause and cause-specific mortality?

Vaping linked to chronic stress in young people

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

Research shines light on early life factors that may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Theabrownin from dark tea may have the potential to treat insulin resistance

Are airborne microplastics damaging your lungs? New study probes potential risks

Could medicinal plants be the key to reversing cognitive decline?

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Can e-cigarette use cause asthma?

New biomarker could help identify people at risk for vascular dementia

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

ER-phagy alleviates drug-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

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