5 ‘good for you’ foods that aren’t as healthy as you think
You had me at halo. Health halos are foods that seem healthy because they are marketed as “organic,”…
Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding
Researchers found that mothers who ate both peanuts and peanut butter during pregnancy had children with distinct DNA…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Unveiling the dual role of HIV integrase in viral replication
The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most…
New Jersey fitness coach shares top 5 things you can do to lose fat in 3 months: Skip breakfast, start morning with…
Looking for weight loss tips that can help you shred fat and achieve a leaner physique? Thomas Ibidapo,…
Unveiling the dual role of HSL protein in adipocytes
Our fat cells, called adipocytes, do more than just store extra weight. They play a key role in…
New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Nutritionist Says ‘High-Protein’ Labels Are Just ‘Another Health Halo’
A nutritionist has described the trend of high-protein food labels as “another health halo.” Consumers are increasingly prioritizing…
Pathogenic bacteria can block gut’s natural defense to spread infection
When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells…
Study forces a textbook rewrite on cell division
Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia, have discovered that the protein CENP-E, long believed…
E2F2 protein identified as potential therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver disease progression
An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…