Zinc deficiency linked to increased risk of lung infection
Dietary zinc deficiency promotes lung infection by Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria -; a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a ...
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New global analysis highlights micronutrient shortages
Most people around the world don't get enough of at least one essential vitamin or mineral. Study: Global estimation of ...
UofL researchers receive $3.6 million to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing health problems
University of Louisville researchers have received $3.6 million in new grant funding to study the role of arsenic exposure in ...
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 ...
ZIP7: A novel target for treating degenerative diseases associated with misfolded proteins
Proteins are the workhorses of life. Organisms use them as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts. A protein's structure ...
Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs
For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, ...
Edible flowers bloom with health benefits
In a recent study published in the journal Foods, researchers examined the bioactive compound compositions, aroma profiles, and antioxidant activity ...
Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients
University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis. Professor Matt Sweet, ...
Heat shock protein protects bacteria from plasma treatment
A heat shock protein protects the cells against protein clumping. It degrades, however, over longer treatment periods. Plasmas are used, ...
Micronutrient deficiencies linked to gut microbiome shifts and antibiotic resistance
University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life ...
