Study shows the potential of heat treatments to promote healthier aging
New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older ...
Tag: Calcium
Preconception intake of calcium and zinc linked to lower risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to ...
New open-access resource reveals nutrient content of Indian foods
Scientists have developed an open-access Indian Nutrient Databank that contains information on nutrient composition of individual food items as well ...
Facial temperature can predict heart disease with higher accuracy than current methods
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Health & Care Informatics, researchers assessed the feasibility of using human ...
Advanced techniques reveal plectasin's velcro-like action against bacteria
A small antibiotic called plectasin uses an innovative mechanism to kill bacteria. By assembling into large structures, plectasin latches onto ...
New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Europe designed and developed VEGANScreener, a novel tool to ...
Astrocytes found to play pivotal role in epileptic neuronal hyperactivity
Epilepsy, where patients suffer from unexpected seizures, affects roughly 1% of the population. These seizures often involve repetitive and excessive ...
Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are next-generation drugs that can treat disease by blocking the transfer of harmful messages from our genes. ...
Researchers unveil a novel strategy for identifying key proteins in organelle communication
A collaboration between POSTECH, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, and Seoul National University unveils a novel strategy for identifying ...
Edetate disodium-based chelation ineffective for heart attack patients with diabetes
People with diabetes who had suffered a heart attack derived no clinical benefit from edetate disodium-based chelation, a therapy that ...