Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) is a protein receptor on T immune cells that prevents the cells from killing other cells, such as cancer cells. Blocking CTLA-4 with a specific antibody is an effective treatment for some cancers, but it can damage the heart. Fresh research published in FASEB Journal reveals the mechanisms involved in […]
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The study revealed a surprising finding: About 7% of American adults, or more than 15 million, consume at least one of six popular botanicals that can harm the liver. Of these, turmeric is the most common, followed by green tea, ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice and black cohosh. A research team led by Dr. […]
In a recent study published in BMJ Mental HealthScientists have found a link between problematic smartphone apply (PSU) and anxiety, depression and insomnia among UK teenagers. Test: “There’s more to life than staring at a miniature screen”: a mixed-methods cohort study of problematic smartphone apply and its association with anxiety, depression and sleep in 13–16 […]
Are you obsessed with happiness? Be careful—overthinking about it can affect your happiness. While pursuing happiness is essential, constantly obsessing, overthinking, and worrying about your own happiness can affect your well-being, a study has found. People who value happiness highly are often less joyful. To understand why, researchers from the latest test looked at two […]
In a recent study published in the journal natural medicine, Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) estimated the age of onset, years spent, and life lost to diabetes-related multidrug-resistant chronic conditions (MLTC) among 46 million English adults. They found that diabetes accelerates the onset of severe MLTC by 15–20 years, significantly shortens life expectancy, and […]
Yes, it’s challenging to resist a bag of chips, but here’s a trick if you’re trying to cut calories – skip the dip. Researchers found that when consumers pair chips with dip, their calorie intake increases by 77% compared to eating chips alone. Snacks make up about a quarter of the average person’s daily calorie […]
A team led by Professor Seo Dae-ha from the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST (President Lee Kun-woo) has developed a modern real-time microscopy technology and successfully observed the behavior of “motor proteins” that may be the key to unraveling an capable strategy for transporting material through cells. The research team used a nanoparticle […]
Could fish oil benefit brain health in older adults? Well, that depends. A modern study finds that while a specific group of older adults may benefit from regular fish oil employ, the general population did not experience the same benefits. Clinical test A study conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) examined the effects […]
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called on scientists and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. They emphasized the importance of expanding research to encompass entire families of pathogens that can infect humans—regardless of perceived pandemic risk—as well as focusing […]
If there is one distinct physical condition that many of us experience as we age, it is hair loss. The natural aging process, combined with repeated stress and anxiety, as well as an unhealthy diet, accelerates hair loss. Although it starts at a minimal level, the loss becomes more noticeable as the hairline becomes thinner […]