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Proteins are the workhorses of life. Organisms use them as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts. A protein’s structure is critical to its function. Malformed proteins not only fail to carry out their tasks, they can accumulate and eventually gum up the inner workings of cells. As a result, misfolded proteins cause a variety …
People are dying of heart disease now more than ever, and it appears that the obesity epidemic is driving these numbers up. According to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association obesity-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths have tripled between 1999 and 2020 within America. Obesity remains a global health crisis, and it …
In January 2021 an Australian woman was admitted to her local hospital after 3 weeks of suffering with abdominal pain and diarrhea which was followed by a constant dry cough, fever, and night sweats. A year later her symptoms progressed to include depression and forgetfulness which prompted a referral to get an MRI of her …
Accounting for over 70% of deaths worldwide, chronic diseases – such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer – are well-known for their long-term, progressive nature. As one of the leading causes of disability, chronic health conditions not only affect the individual’s quality of life but also significantly impact society’s economic burden. These conditions have traditionally …
According to a recent random double opt-in survey commissioned by Bayer Aspirin and conducted by OnePoll of over 2000 adults, 39% of Americans (that’s roughly 2 in 5) have used online information rather than visiting their doctor, and the average person self-diagnoses at least four times a year with the aid of “Dr. Google” but …
Infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease, shows a study published in eLife. The study suggests another potential risk factor that physicians might screen for to identify individuals at risk of heart disease. It may also indicate that treatments for colonisation or infection with …
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, the CNRS, and the Collège de France have used paleogenomics to trace 10,000 years of human immune system evolution. They analyzed the genomes of more than 2,800 individuals who lived in Europe over the past ten millennia. They were able to date the increase in the frequency …
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle might prevent up to 60% of inflammatory bowel disease cases—Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—finds a large international study, published online in the journal Gut. The findings prompt the study authors to suggest that, subject to further research, particularly in those at high risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Are Grains Healthy? Grains can be delicious. A toasted piece of whole-grain bread with …
New Release Highlights: A first-of-its-kind study examining the impact of air pollution on healthy teenagers found that air pollution may trigger an irregular heart rhythm within two hours after exposure. Reducing the risk of irregular heart rhythms – known as arrhythmias – during adolescence may help reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and developing …