Category: 6. Health

More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as “lipoid granules,” along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles. These observations led to the…

A toxin-secreting gut bacterium may fuel ulcerative colitis by killing protective immune cells that maintain intestinal homeostasis, according to a new study. The findings suggest potential for new treatment strategies. Ulcerative…

A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key social and environmental factors associated with the neurological condition. Published recently in…

Recovery from deadly influenza infection may hinge on helping the lungs heal in addition to stopping the virus, according to a new study in mice, which shows that pairing modest antiviral therapies with immune modulation can restore…

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a comprehensively updated clinical guideline on the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease. The new guideline uses cutting-edge network…

Potential treatments for one of the world’s most dangerous hospital superbugs have been found in a surprising location – hospital toilets.

An international team of researchers led by the University of Southampton and funded by…

UK Biobank has today [Thursday 20 November] released the final set of data on nearly 250 metabolites – the molecules in our blood produced by our bodies as we go about our lives – in half a million volunteers….

Nuts are tiny powerhouses packed with nutrients that can play a major role in your child’s overall growth, brain development, and daily energy levels. Whether your kid is a picky eater or a snack-time explorer, nuts offer a perfect mix of…