Friday, April 26, 2024

Scientists Restore Vision, Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss From Glaucoma in Animal...

Harvard Medical School scientists have successfully restored vision in mice by turning back the clock on aged eye cells in the retina to recapture...

COVID-19 Crosses Blood-Brain to Trigger Cognitive Effects, Brain Fog and Fatigue

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, like many viruses before it, is bad news for the brain. More and more evidence is coming out that people with...

Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Vitamin D Levels

Our gut microbiomes – the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts – play important roles in our health and...

Possible Explanation for “Happy Hypoxia” (Low Blood Oxygen Levels) in Covid-19...

One of the most puzzling symptoms of COVID-19 is a condition referred to as “silent hypoxemia” or “happy hypoxia.” Patients suffering silent hypoxemia present...

Thailand Approves Use of Andrographis as Herbal Treatment for COVID-19

The Government of Thailand has approved the use of the traditional herb, andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) in a pilot study aimed at reducing the initial...

Ginger Helps Halt Progression of Autoimmune Diseases in Mouse Study

Ginger is well known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects, making it a popular natural option for treating inflammatory diseases. Now a new study...

Vitamins C and E Linked to 32% Lower Risk of Developing...

People who consume high levels of vitamin C and E in their diet may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease than people who...

Exposure to Common Food-Borne Pathogen Linked to Rare Brain Cancer

(Fig. 1. Parasitic protozoans Toxoplasma gondii in tachyzoite stage.) A new study suggests a link between Toxoplasma Gondii (T. gondii) infection and the risk of...

New Therapy Targets Protein Pathway to Halt Cartilage Degeneration and Reduce...

There is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but a group of scientists have discovered a method through which a simple knee injection could potentially...

Common Amino Acid, Taurine, Helps to Prevent Bacterial Infection

Scientists studying the body's natural defenses against bacterial infection have identified a nutrient – taurine – that helps the gut recall prior infections and...

NSAIDs Pain Relievers Like Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen May Blunt Effectiveness of...

New research shows that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduced both antibody and inflammatory responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice. The study appears this week...

Parasitic Hookworms May Help Humans Live Longer Lives Free of Chronic...

Parasitic worms could hold the key to living longer and free of chronic disease, according to a review article published in the open-access eLife...