A new study reaffirms the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. All animals – especially those in the wild – are incredibly vulnerable when they sleep. But research increasingly
New ‘Skeletal Age’ Calculator Predicts Risk of Bone Fracture, Premature Death
Researchers in Australia have developed a computational model to calculate ‘skeletal age’, a personalized estimate of an individual’s risk of bone fracture and premature death. The skeletal age calculator, which
Common Amino Acid, Taurine, Helps to Prevent Bacterial Infection
Scientists studying the body’s natural defenses against bacterial infection have identified a nutrient – taurine – that helps the gut recall prior infections and kill invading bacteria, such as Klebsiella
New Therapy Targets Protein Pathway to Halt Cartilage Degeneration and Reduce Knee Pain
There is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but a group of scientists have discovered a method through which a simple knee injection could potentially stop the disease’s effects. The researchers
Exposure to Common Food-Borne Pathogen Linked to Rare Brain Cancer
(Fig. 1. Parasitic protozoans Toxoplasma gondii in tachyzoite stage.) A new study suggests a link between Toxoplasma Gondii (T. gondii) infection and the risk of glioma, a type of brain
Ginger Helps Halt Progression of Autoimmune Diseases in Mouse Study
Ginger is well known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects, making it a popular natural option for treating inflammatory diseases. Now a new study shows that 6-gingerol, the main bioactive
Vitamins C and E Linked to 32% Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease
People who consume high levels of vitamin C and E in their diet may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease than people who get only small amounts of these
Thailand Approves Use of Traditional Herb, Andrographis, for COVID-19
The Government of Thailand has approved the use of the traditional herb, andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) in a pilot study aimed at reducing the initial symptoms and subsequent severity of COVID-infected
Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Vitamin D Levels
Our gut microbiomes – the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts – play important roles in our health and risk for disease in ways that
Possible Explanation for “Happy Hypoxia” (Low Blood Oxygen Levels) in Covid-19 Patients
One of the most puzzling symptoms of COVID-19 is a condition referred to as “silent hypoxemia” or “happy hypoxia.” Patients suffering silent hypoxemia present with severe pneumonia and markedly decreased