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High consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to accelerated biological aging
High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet. …
Gut microbiota play key role in daily stress response regulation
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota play in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body’s circadian rhythms. …
Meal timing may be crucial for night shift workers’ health
New research finds that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions. …
Novel combination immunotherapy shows promise in treating melanoma
A phase 2 clinical trial found that pre-surgery treatment with the novel drug vidutolimod and the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab led to tumor control in 55 percent of patients with…
Standing desk not the answer to decreasing blood pressure
A randomized clinical trial found that alternating between sitting and standing at work reduces sedentary behavior, but does not lower blood pressure. …
Healthy brains suppress inappropriate immune responses
A study in mice found that immune-stimulating protein fragments, called guardian peptides, are produced by the brain and spinal cord to maintain the brain’s immune balance, allowing for healthy communication…
Noninvasive malaria test could be global game changer
A new noninvasive malaria test employs targeted lasers and ultrasound to detect malaria-infected cells circulating in the bloodstream. …
Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
An NIH study found that a single variant in the APOL1 gene significantly increases the risk of developing kidney disease among West Africans. …
Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk
Researchers found that a person’s psychosis risk may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and genetic factors. …
Cannabis use during pregnancy can affect children’s cognitive skills and increase aggressive behavior
Prenatal cannabis exposure has been associated with poorer cognitive skills and increased aggressive behavior in early childhood. …
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Gut microbiota play key role in daily stress response regulation
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota play in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body’s circadian rhythms. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Meal timing may be crucial for night shift workers’ health
New research finds that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions. …
Preventive Medicine
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
