Category: Medical Research
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Eating Peanuts May Increase the Risk of Metastases in Cancer Patients
Cancer patients should avoid eating large amounts of peanuts, as peanuts are thought to promote the spread of metastases in the body. According to cancer.gov in 2020, 1,806,590 new …Study Shows Fresh Fat and SVF Gel Transplant as an Effective Treatment for Morphea
Morphea, also referred to as localized scleroderma, is a rare skin condition characterized by thickening of the dermis or subcutaneous tissue or both. The inflammation is caused by increased …Japanese Researchers Explore Anal Oxygen Delivery as a Safer Alternative to Artificial Ventilation
Artificial ventilation is an invasive procedure that can cause damage to the lungs and requires a lot of personnel. Japanese researchers suggest administering oxygen through the anus as a …Cancer-Linked Mutation Promotes Growth of Abnormal Blood Vessels in Brain
Scientists have shown in new research how cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) can lead to seizures or stroke, plus how an existing cancer drug can be used to check this. …
Inhibiting the Effects of the TREX1 Enzyme Could Stop the Spread of Breast Cancer
The compression of certain cells can go so far as to compromise nuclear envelope integrity by rupturing the nucleus, leading to DNA damage, which then promotes the invasion of …
Study Links Gut Biofilms to IBS Symptoms—Could Targeting Them Lead to Better Treatments?
Key Takeaways: Biofilms were found in over half of IBS patients, suggesting a possible role in symptoms. Antibiotics alone may not work—IBS likely involves multiple causes like dysbiosis and …
Probiotics May Not Fully Restore Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics: Benefits Exist, But Proof Is Limited
It is well known that antibiotics eliminate good bacteria along with bad ones which potentially cause gut microbiome dysbiosis (imbalance) and other side effects. While their role in treating …