Scientists finally discover how a common gut bacterium can trigger colon cancer
For nearly two decades, scientists have known that a common gut bacterium can produce a toxin that damages the colon and helps drive the formation of tumors. What they could not explain was how the to...
Scientists discover a bacterial defense so strange they thought it was broken
Scientists at Gladstone Institutes have discovered an unusual bacterial immune system that operates in almost the opposite way of previously known defenses. The surprising mechanism allows bacteria to...
A surprising vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a surprising role for a vitamin A derivative in the development of human vision. Their research reveals how this molecule works alongside thyroid ...
Why some “lower-risk” childhood cancers turn deadly
Some childhood cancers may be far more dangerous than their initial risk classification suggests. Scientists have discovered that certain tumors considered less threatening can contain hidden populati...
Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal
For people living with chronic back pain, even a simple movement can trigger a sudden surge of pain. Now, scientists have discovered that these painful episodes activate a surprising part of the brain...
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
Sugar substitutes are often promoted as a healthier way to enjoy sweet foods and drinks without consuming as much sugar. However, new research suggests that some of these widely used sweeteners may ha...
Studies Show Diet Sodas May Not Be Stalling Weight Loss as Much as Previously Thought
Artificially sweetened drinks are often demonized based on the theory that they may encourage a greater appetite, or supercharge our sugar cravings, but recent work appears to dispel the bad rap aroun...
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A single sauna session may trigger a surprising response in the immune system. Researchers in Finland have discovered that spending just 30 minutes in a sauna, with a brief cold shower halfway through...
A simple daily fiber supplement reduced arthritis pain and improved strength
A simple daily fiber supplement may offer a surprising new way to relieve knee arthritis pain while improving muscle strength. In a clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, p...
TESTOSTERONE 21: A Key Supplement To Optimize Men’s Performance and Health
Now more than ever, men are looking for supplements, nutrition tips, or other methods to prolong or improve their overall health, wellness, and vitality. Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals has been supporting th...
The Cost of Healthcare Is Hitting America Where It Hurts: The Wallet
Rising healthcare costs are upending the lives of Americans. People are forgoing health insurance, rationing medications, cutting back on doctor visits, and putting off health procedures they can’t af...
Common Reasons Diets Stop Working After a While
Early progress on a weight-loss plan can give way to a stretch where the same effort no longer produces the same results. That shift reflects a set of predictable physiological and behavioral forces t...
Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?
A small device that delivers gentle electrical pulses through the ear could offer a new approach to treating stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary Universi...
How does the quality of the U.S. health system compare to other countries?
The United States spends nearly twice as much per capita on healthcare compared to peer wealthy nations and has a lower life expectancy than peer nations. This chart collection combines various measu...
Texas A&M Study Shows Creatine Adding Muscle Mass Gains Without Lifting
For better brain cognition through to superior strength and power, creatine is one of those supplements that seems to actually work. Thanks to its cell volumizing and energizing abilities, creatine al...