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Gut feeling: Hebrew University shows how your body’s stem cells fight Salmonella - study
“Our findings show that intestinal stem cells are not only responsible for tissue regeneration, but also the early defense against bacterial infection,” explained study supervisor Dr. Matan Hofree.
Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns
Mummy CT scan reveal ancient Egyptian might've suffered from osteoperosis
TAU makes breakthrough in drug delivery to treat inflammatory bowel disease
To present the pioneering concept, Peer and his team encoded the anti-inflammatory protein interleukin-10 into mRNA and delivered it to animal models with Crohn's disease.
Study of 2 million patients maps benefits and risks of new weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 medications associated with lower risks of Alzheimer's and heart disease, but higher risks of pancreatitis and kidney problems.
Alzheimer's progression covertly linked to Herpes Simplex virus, study finds
The possibility that Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites has been postulated over the past three decades.
Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds
The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.
1.5 billion people at risk: New tablet promises to battle parasitic worms with greater efficacy
The current control strategy relies on regular deworming with albendazole and improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Woman's 45-Minute gym sauna workout becomes medical case study
Doctors warn: Saunas may cause life-threatening heat stroke without proper hydration.
Study of 25,000 people finds coffee lowers head and neck cancer risk
Studies indicate a 41% reduction in head and neck cancer risk associated with drinking three to four cups of coffee daily.
New study reveals dark microglia's role in Alzheimer's disease, paving way for treatments
Blocking stress response in microglia reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, researchers report.
Pooling the Middle East's medical resources, physicians compare notes
Senior physicians from Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, Israel, and the US compare notes on health disparities in the Middle East.
These two occupations can shield you from Alzheimer's, new study suggests
Analyzing nearly nine million death certificates from 2020 to 2022, researchers linked occupational data across 443 professions with Alzheimer's disease as a cause of death.
