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Gut bacteria may accumulate drugs, which could change their efficacy

A laboratory study that appears in NatureTrusted Source found that gut bacteria can accumulate common drugs, which may alter bacterial function and activity and decrease the effectiveness of drugs. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown....

Algorithm spots early signs of Alzheimer’s with almost 100% accuracy

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often precedes the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Functional MRI (fMRI) scans can capture subtle signs of MCI, but they are difficult to interpret. Lithuanian researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm...

High levels of stress hormones may raise risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease

The body’s hormonal response to experiencing stress is a natural function that humans and animals have in common. Excessive levels of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and cortisol can adversely affect people’s health....

Can we eat fish sustainably and maintain health benefits?

As many people try to improve their diet by cutting down on red meat, fish seems like a good healthy option. However, the sustainability of eating fish has increasingly been called into question. Here, we...

Stroke mortality in women: Height loss may indicate risk

A new study suggests that height loss in middle age may have ties to the risk of death from a stroke in women. Written by James Kingsland on August 14, 2021 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D. read full article

12 foods to boost brain function

The foods we eat can have a big impact on the structure and health of our brains. Eating a brain-boosting diet can support both short- and long-term brain function. Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, R.D. –...

Vitamin D may protect younger adults against colorectal cancer

New findings suggest that approximately 3 glasses of milk per day may correlate with a 50% lower risk of young-onset colorectal cancer. d3sign/Getty Images Written by James Kingsland on August 23, 2021 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D. read full...

Does chronic pain raise the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, or stroke?

Patients who reported experiencing widespread pain had an increased incidence of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke. This increased risk is independent of factors such as age, health, or sociodemographic circumstance. Researchers analyzed data from...

High fat diet, gut bacteria, and heart disease: Exploring the connection

A high fat diet disrupts the inner workings of the gut, and this may contribute to cardiovascular disease risk, according to a recent study. The researchers investigated the link between greasy diets, gut microbes, and...

Can food choices influence cancer risk?

Many factors can contribute to the development of chronic diseases, including certain types of cancer. The link between diet and cancer risk is complicated. However, certain dietary patterns and food choices do have associations with...