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Bill W. asks, “Is drinking many of our fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds in a smoothie as healthy and nutritious as eating them?” Surprisingly, even though the whole food we pop into the blender may have the same nutrients as the liquid smoothie, how those nutrients are absorbed can be affected by their form and

Reviewers’ Notes A research team led by Prof. ZHU Shu from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) illustrated the role of Gasdermin D (GSDMD) protein in immunity tolerance to food in the small intestine. The study was published in Cell. GSDMD, an executioner protein of

Researchers say they are learning more about how gut bacteria can be used to treat autoimmune diseases. In a study involving mice, researchers say they have developed a probiotic that could be a treatment for multiple sclerosis. Experts say the probiotic would work in the same general way as diets do to control inflammation but

Playing football may raise the risk of Parkinson’s by up to THREE-FOLD, study suggests Football players were more likely to develop the disease than non-players The longer a man played football, the more likely he was to develop the disease READ MORE:  Pill for Parkinson’s could treat disease early and relieve symptoms American football players

A gran who thought her swollen eye was caused by hay fever was shocked when she found out the real truth. Ciaran Morgan, 43, suffered an enlarged and weepy right eye and her suspicions of hay fever were confirmed by her GP. The grandmother-of-one also visited an optician who found no cause for concern. READ

A record 7.57 million people are waiting for NHS treatment as experts warn Rishi Sunak’s pledge to cut backlogs “looks even more out of reach”. The total at the end of June was 102,600 higher than the previous month and included 385,000 patients waiting more than a year. The latest figures came as NHS England

The Jonas Brothers’ highly anticipated tour — aptly named The Tour — is kicking off this weekend in New York, marking the first time Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas have gone on tour together as dads. Naturally, things are going to be a little different for the trio, which they opened up about in a

Rishi Sunak visits Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge Between April and July this year, 17,024 elective surgeries were scrubbed at the last-minute in England.  Guidance to providers stipulates when a patient’s operation is cancelled by the hospital for non-clinical reasons, a “binding date within a maximum of the next 28 days” should be offered, or the

Presenting obesity as a chronic medical condition, rather than as a failure to eat less and move more, may improve self-esteem among patients with obesity and enhance their relationships with their doctors, a new study suggests. In an online study, patients with obesity reported significantly less internalized weight bias and significantly enhanced perceptions of positive

Jana Kramer is making a big change with baby number three. The One Tree Hill alum is pregnant with her third child (and first with fiancé Allan Russell!), and she revealed the major way she is breaking a naming tradition. Related story Stella McCartney Says Her Privilege as a 'Nepo Baby' Didn't Shield Her From

Reviewers’ Notes A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on August 7, 2023, entitled, "CDK9 INHIBITORS: a promising combination partner in the treatment of hematological malignancies." In their new perspective, researchers Daniel Morillo, Gala Vega and Victor Moreno from Hospital Fundación Jiménez Díaz discuss Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK) in hematological malignancies. CDKs belong

The NHS is growing an online matching platform to help thousands of patients get treatment sooner by skipping the queue at their local hospital. Medics can upload details of those stuck on waiting lists so other providers – both NHS and independent – can offer their services. Launched in January, the platform was initially used

Over the past century, malaria control interventions have changed little. Insecticides remain the staples of prevention, but as mosquitoes and the malaria parasite continue to adapt and develop resistance, innovative, novel methods are needed. In a new paper published in Science, Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, Ph.D., professor emeritus in molecular microbiology and immunology, and his colleagues, in

Go to your fridge and back 150 times, do 55 laps of your garden or just walk to the shop: Simple ways to get 4,000 steps a day and live longer (and you’ll burn enough calories to enjoy a glass of wine, too!) Reaching 4,000 steps a day can be achieved without even leaving your

Since the beginning of July all there have been indications that COVID infections are increasing again in the UK. The daily number of new positive tests and the proportion of tests coming back positive have been increasing since the end of June. New admissions to hospital with COVID and the number of beds occupied by

Gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the inner ear can help differentiate Meniere disease (MD) from vestibular migraine (VM), according to a study published online June 26 in The Laryngoscope. Heng Xiao, from Fujian Medical University in Fuzhou, China, and colleagues examined predictive factors for MD and VM in 87 patients (50 MD and 37

The ovary is the female gonad responsible for producing eggs to create new life, and it is also the primary aging organ in women. As a heterogeneous organ, the ovary is composed of various types of cells, including germ cells and somatic cells. While most ovarian research focuses on the development of oocytes and surrounding

A propensity score-matched cohort study of patients treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in routine practice found that the use of generic and brand-name fluticasone–salmeterol was associated with similar outcomes. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine. In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic maintenance inhaler

Photo: Albert Marinez Cleveland Clinic has tapped Albert Marinez for its newly created chief analytics officer because of his success driving analytics strategy for large health systems and technology service providers over two decades, leaders say.  WHY IT MATTERS Marinez, who most recently served as the chief analytics officer at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City,

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research. Carfentanil is a variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and about 100 times as potent as its chemical cousin. Along with fentanyl and