Common fatty acid contributes to temperature and pain sensitivity in psoriasis plaques — ScienceDaily
A common fatty acid found in the Western diet breaks down into compounds that contribute to increased temperature and pain -- but not itch -- sensitivity in psoriatic lesions. The finding could lead to...
Mediterranean diet linked to lower preeclampsia risk — ScienceDaily
In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the anti-inflammatory diet had a significantly...
Smoking and obesity increase risk of severe COVID-19 by 65 to 81 percent, study...
Researchers from the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)'s Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine), confirmed...
A protective probiotic for ALS — ScienceDaily
A probiotic bacterium called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HA-114 prevents neurodegeneration in the C. elegans worm, an animal model used to study amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
That's the finding of a new study at Canada's CHUM Research...
A deep red, cranberry-tinted lipstick that’s also antimicrobial — ScienceDaily
Lipstick can be a confidence booster, enhance a costume and keep lips from chapping. But sharing a tube with a friend or family member can also spread infections. To develop a version with antimicrobial...
Calcitriol, or activated vitamin D3, may protect us from the harmful effects of arsenic...
Millions of people across the globe regularly consume arsenic-contaminated water. Exposure to arsenic has previously been associated with the development of various cancers including skin cancer. Research on the underlying molecular mechanisms regulating arsenic-mediated...
A Mediterranean diet not only boosts health, but also improves fertility — ScienceDaily
With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits. Now, new research shows that it may also help overcome infertility, making it a...
Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and...
Vitamin A deficiency is the world's leading cause of blindness, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. About one-third of the global population of preschool-aged children suffer from this vitamin deficiency, which is...
Quinoa can make a better cookie — ScienceDaily
The "super grain" quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to research by Washington State University.
In a study published in the Journal of Food Science, WSU researchers show that two types...
Interdisciplinary publication in Plant Physiology — ScienceDaily
Iron is a critical micronutrient for the survival of plants and humans, yet too much iron can also be toxic. An interdisciplinary research team from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has discovered that the...
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Repurposing non-pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer’s disease through link prediction on biomedical literature
The complete workflow is depicted in Fig. 1. To investigate the association between NPIs and AD, we initially conducted preprocessing and integration of biomedical triples...
Degenerative Dementias and Their Medical Care in the Movies
Compared with other neurologic problems, few films have been dedicated to degenerative dementia. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review about the...