Lowering blood sugar and increasing fat burning without reducing appetite or muscle mass is emerging as a promising possibility in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These encouraging results come from a study published in Cell by…
Category: 8. Health
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Scientists say this viral rosemary skincare trend actually works
A popular online skincare trend centered on rosemary and rosemary extract now has scientific evidence behind it. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report in JCI Insight that a natural compound in…
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ctDNA Helps Predict Colorectal Cancer Patients Who Benefit from NSAIDs
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) class of drugs, often used to treat pain and fever, includes medications like aspirin that have shown potential in CRC treatment. NSAIDs target cyclooxygenase…
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The rotten egg smell that could finally beat nail fungus
Hydrogen sulfide, a naturally occurring gas best known for its strong rotten egg odor, may offer a faster and gentler way to treat stubborn nail infections. Researchers at the University of Bath and King’s College London (KCL) report that this…
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Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch
Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence how much energy the body uses. This hormone, called FGF19 (fibroblast growth factor 19), activates processes that help the body spend…
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Scientists find hidden layers in brain’s memory center
Researchers at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have uncovered a previously unrecognized organizational pattern in one of the brain’s key regions for learning and…
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Cannabis Survey Shows Rising CBD Use in Pets
Can cannabidiol (CBD) help dogs in the same way it helps humans? This is what a recent study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the benefits of…
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Cannabis Survey Shows Rising CBD Use in Pets
Can cannabidiol (CBD) help dogs in the same way it helps humans? This is what a recent study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the benefits of…
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A CDC panel has struck down universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination
The altered Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, without new data to justify a reassessment, will no longer recommend universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. The committee voted 8–3 to limit vaccination of newborns to…
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Without evidence, RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel tosses hep B vaccine recommendation
Retsef Levi, an operations management expert and ACIP member who expressed strong anti-vaccine views, said, “I think that the intention behind this [recommendation change is] that parents should carefully think about…
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