Medications a person took years ago can still influence the community of microbes living in their gut, according to a large study conducted by the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.
By examining stool samples and prescription data from…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists unlock nature’s secret to a cancer-fighting molecule
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have discovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural substance with potential anti-cancer properties.
Mitraphylline is part of a small family of plant-derived molecules known as spirooxindole alkaloids. These…
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Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5
Skoltech scientists have devised a mathematical model of memory. By analyzing its new model, the team came to surprising conclusions that could prove useful for robot design, artificial intelligence, and for better understanding of human memory….
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Scientists just found a molecule that could stop Parkinson’s in its tracks
Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team has…
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New pill could finally control stubborn high blood pressure
- Results from the FigHTN Phase 2 clinical trial showed baxdrostat, a new medication that inhibits the production of the hormone aldosterone, lowered systolic blood pressure by about 5% when added to the existing medications taken by people…
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Asthma and COPD Inhalers Linked to 2 Million Tons of CO₂ Annually
How can inhalers contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? This is what a recent study published in JAMA hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the environmental impacts of inhalers. This…
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Scientists reveal green tea’s fat-burning secret
Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies funded by FAPESP have…
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Oxalates, Lectins, And “Toxic” Vegetables
Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance, and diet diversity usually shift the equation toward benefit.
The Rise of Anti-Nutrients in the Wellness…
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How The Shutdown Impacts Healthcare
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the shutdown’s impact on healthcare, the Nobel Prize winners in medicine, Amgen’s direct-to-consumer effort, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
Hospitals and health systems…
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Next-Generation Antivirals For Coronaviruses
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New antiviral drugs in development could offer the strongest line of defense yet against COVID-19 and other coronaviruses, including future strains that have not…
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