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Gut Bacteria Identified as Potential Trigger for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers have discovered a unique bacteria in the gut that may be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at risk for...
How Midnight Snacking Increases Hunger and Body Fat, Decreases Calories Burned
Obesity afflicts approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions....
Green Eyeglasses Reduce Pain-Related Anxiety in Fibromyalgia Patients
Wearing special green eyeglasses for several hours a day reduces pain-related anxiety and may help decrease the need for opioids to manage severe pain...
Sleeping for Five Hours or Less Linked to Increased Risk of...
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases,...
Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer
Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products,...
Crohn’s Disease Link to Norovirus May Point Way to New Therapies
A new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel illness that occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the...
Licorice-Derived Substance Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Cancer Effects
Licorice is more than a candy people either love or hate — it may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of...
Omega-3s Linked to Healthier Brain Structure and Improved Cognitive Abilities in...
Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates.
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No Evidence That Depression is Caused by Low Serotonin Levels, Finds...
After decades of study, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a major review...
Tiny Swimming Microbots Treat Deadly Pneumonia in New Animal Study
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed microscopic robots, called microrobots, that can swim around in the lungs, deliver medication and...