Recent advancements in medical science have opened new avenues for treating chronic diseases. A group of Chinese scientists has reportedly cured a 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes through a groundbreaking cell transplant procedure. This case, claimed to be the first of its kind globally, marks a significant milestone in diabetes treatment and may offer… Read More »
The world is full of house dust mites. Do some cleaning, and you’ll probably stir some up. While everyone has immune cells capable of reacting to common allergens like house dust mites, most of us have no allergic symptoms. Still, many people do react with the typical allergic symptoms: sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy,… Read More »
Caroline Seydel A new UCLA study in zebrafish has identified the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, potentially contributing to Parkinson’s disease. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Toxicological Sciences, the findings show that chemicals in diesel exhaust can trigger the toxic buildup of a protein in the brain called alpha-synuclein, which is commonly seen in people with the disease. Previous studies have revealed that people living… Read More »
More than 120 leading scientists ask Health Secretary to evaluate role of gut microbiome in coronavirus amid ‘compelling evidence’ healthier diets could protect millions of Britons The academics say there is a growing body of ‘convincing research’ An unhealthy gut is often linked with inflammation and lower immunity The experts urged ministers to look into… Read More »