(Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, 7 October 2025) New research presented today at UEG Week 2025 shows that microplastics – plastic particles smaller than 5mm commonly found in the environment – can alter the human gut microbiome, with some…
Category: 8. Health
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Gene-editing procedure helps diabetic man produce his own insulin
A man with type 1 diabetes produced his own insulin after receiving genetically edited donor cells, and he did it without taking drugs that shut down the immune system.
Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system attacks the pancreas and wipes…
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Canadian study reveals where HIV hides in different parts of body
Researchers at Western and the University of Calgary have discovered how HIV hides in different parts of the body by embedding itself into the DNA of cells in a tissue-specific manner, offering new insights into why the virus is so difficult to…
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New Study Reveals the Anti-Stress Superpower That Gets Stronger With Age – SciTechDaily
- New Study Reveals the Anti-Stress Superpower That Gets Stronger With Age SciTechDaily
- Feeling in control helps beat daily stress, researchers find Penn State University
- What to Know About Resolving Stress iHeart
- Feeling in control makes stress…
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Antibody discovered that blocks almost all known HIV variants in neutralization assays
An international research team led by the University of Cologne has discovered an antibody that could advance the fight against HIV. The newly identified antibody 04_A06 proved to be particularly effective in laboratory tests. It was able to…
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This Supplement May Lower Vitamin D Levels
- Taking vitamin D2 may lower vitamin D3 levels, suggesting the two forms aren’t interchangeable.
- Vitamin D3 appears more effective for maintaining healthy vitamin D levels in the body.
- Few foods naturally contain vitamin D, so fortified foods or…
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Riboflavin May Nearly Cut Dementia Risk in Half
- A new study suggests that B vitamins may help lower the risk of disabling dementia.
- Researchers connected riboflavin (vitamin B2) with a 49% lower risk.
- The study only captured vitamin intake from food and drink, not supplements.
You know that…
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Parkinson's Risk May Rise With Restless Legs Syndrome – MedPage Today
- Parkinson’s Risk May Rise With Restless Legs Syndrome MedPage Today
- Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Common Leg Condition Newsweek
- People with restless leg syndrome may face higher risk of Parkinson’s, concerning study finds Daily Mail
- Restless…
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Acting CDC director calls to ‘break up’ the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three shots
Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill on Monday called on vaccine manufacturers to develop separate shots for measles, mumps and rubella instead of the current vaccine, which combines the three.
O’Neill wrote in a post on X that manufacturers…
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Volunteer scientists work ‘nights and weekends’ to guide vaccine advice in US
Scientists volunteering their time have contributed to medical-society guidelines on vaccines for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.Credit: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post/Getty
A group of US researchers, physicians and…
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