Chaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune System
A new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.... Read More...
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Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections
Researchers shed light on how a fever helps our immune systems fight infection. The study reports high temperature alters surface proteins of lymphocytes, making it easier for them to travel through blood vessels to reach infection sites.... Read More...
Green Tea Steeped in Bottled Water Increases Antioxidants
Researchers report a boost in healthy antioxidants for green tea brewed with bottled, as opposed to tap, water.... Read More...
How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health
Researchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.... Read More...
Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.... Read More...
Physical Activity of Any Type or Amount Cuts Health Risk From Sitting
A new study reports replacing 30 minutes of sitting down with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, can significantly reduce health risks and improve mortality.... Read More...
Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health
A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.... Read More...
Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity
ARGONet, a new approach that combines multiple data streams with artificial intelligence, produces the most accurate estimates of flu activity, up to a week ahead of traditional healthcare based reports.... Read More...
Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm
UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...
Snacking May Increase Inflammation
Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.... Read More...
Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health
The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
Sugar Targets Gut Microbe Linked to Lean and Healthy People
A new study looks at the effect a Western style diet has on the gut microbiome. Researchers report both fructose and glucose block the production of Roc, a protein required for the colonization of beneficial bacteria in the gut.... Read More...