Deep sleep does more than help you feel rested. It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and helping burn fat. For teenagers, it is also essential for reaching full height potential.
At the center of all this…
Category: 8. Health
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Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes
A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial. The findings of the TARTAN-HF trial, which were presented at the American College of Cardiology Conference (ACC.26) in…
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Natural peptide in sweat may help block flu infection before symptoms start
A naturally produced peptide found in sweat, saliva, tears, and the nasopharynx may help stop influenza before it takes hold, offering a promising new path toward antivirals that target conserved viral weak points with less risk of…
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Probiotic tablets in weeks 10 to 14 linked to fewer repeat preterm births
Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal illness and death, especially among women with a history of premature delivery. Researchers in Japan explored whether taking probiotics early in pregnancy could help reduce the risk of spontaneous…
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Synaptic rescue in an Alzheimer’s mouse model: low-temperature steam-derived black ginseng oligosaccharides remodel protein S-nitrosylation-NADPH oxidase axis
Wei, C. et al. Mithramycin A alleviates cognitive deficits and reduces neuropathology in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Neurochem. Res. 41, 1924–1938 (2016).
Zhao, C. X….
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Utility of dual assessment of cyTRBC1 and cyTRBC2 by flow cytometry for identifying clonality in sCD3-negative to dimly expressing T cells
We read with great interest the article by Horna et al. entitled “Dual T-cell receptor β constant chain (TRBC) 1 and TRBC2 staining for the identification of T-cell neoplasms by flow cytometry” [1], published in Blood Cancer Journal. The…
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GLP-1 receptor agonist fails to halt Alzheimer’s disease
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In the phase 3 EVOKE(+) trials, semaglutide did not…
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Serum lipid alterations in oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rajendran, L. & Simons, K. Lipid rafts and membrane dynamics. J. Cell Sci. 118 (6), 1099–1102 (2005).
Mozzi, R., Buratta, S. & Goracci, G. Metabolism and functions of phosphatidylserine in…
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From first kick to post-partum: Scientific research informs new UEFA breast health guide for footballers
The University of Portsmouth’s Research Group in Breast Health (RGBH) has worked alongside UEFA to develop an educational breast health resource for football players—the first to provide dedicated guidance for players during pregnancy and the…
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Bile acid and steroid signatures tied to extreme longevity
Centenarians often live to 100+ due to a combination of protective genetic factors, which account for up to 50%, and healthy lifestyles, such as plant-forward diets, regular, natural movement and strong social connections. While these “agers”…
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