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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Why do photoreceptors in the retina die? Can this process be inhibited? Research conducted by an international team of scientists, with the participation of Dr. Andrzej …
How to inhibit photoreceptor death? A new way to fight pigmentary retinopathy Read More
Graphical abstract. Credit: Function (2022). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqac033 Several minor cannabinoids contained in the cannabis plant “strongly inhibit” the activation of human immune cells that lead to chronic inflammation, according to …
Marijuana plant might hold key to treating chronic inflammation Read MoreIn recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on fitness and wellness, with people of all ages and backgrounds striving to achieve their health and fitness goals. However, this …
Fitness backlash: Why pushing too hard is harming us Read More
CARD14 directly binds and regulates MYC, a protein involved in controlling cell growth that can contribute to cancer when it malfunctions. A study published in Cell Reports shows that the …
New findings on CARD14 protein’s role in eczema and psoriasis Read More
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A secondary data analysis of the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults) Lung study found that emphysema is often detectable on CT scan before …
Race-based spirometry equations may miss emphysema Read More
Fusobacterium nucleatum. Credit: Baylor College of Medicine Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if …
Studying the link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease Read More
Daytime naps longer than a half-hour appear to nearly double a person’s risk of developing an irregular heartbeat, a new study reports. People who nap 30 minutes or more a …
Long daytime naps might raise your odds for A-fib Read MoreMen often face significant challenges when it comes to taking control of their physical and mental health. From societal pressures to common myths about masculinity, many men are hesitant to …
How Men Can Take Control of Their Mental and Physical Health Read More
A model heart ventricle, made with real living heart cells and designed at U of T, can be used to study heart disease and test out potential therapies without the …
Researchers create bioartificial left ventricle Read More
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A National Jewish Health led study recently published in Lupus finds that technology using video game-based cognitive therapy improves attention and executive functioning in patients with …
New study focuses on improving cognitive symptoms of lupus Read More