Category: Medical Research
Breastfeeding: Pumping Breast Milk Changes the Composition of Its Microbiota
The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends breastfeeding a baby for the first two years of life. The benefits of breastfeeding are indisputable and have been proven in the …Chronic Infections and Cancers Can Lead To Functional Exhaustion of T Cells
T cells play a central role in the immune response. In order to better treat cancer and chronic infections, a recently published study investigated the mechanisms of T cell …French Study Shows That Lysosomes Act as Trojan Horses in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects nearly one million people in the US. It is the second most common neurodegenerative pathology, with highly disabling symptoms. Its main manifestations are bradykinesia (slow …Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough: Targeting Microglia in the Brain Could Help Reverse the Disease
A new method of communication between neurons and microglia in the brain has been discovered and may help to better understand multiple sclerosis. According to the Brain Research Federation, …People Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis Likely to Have Leaky Guts Study Shows
Damage to the intestinal mucosa plays an important role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, opening the way for a new approach to treating the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Vitamin D Offers No Benefits for the Treatment of IBS
So far the fundamental causes of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are still unknown, and there is no specific way to prevent or treat the symptoms. Several studies have found …
Augusta University: Low Levels of Tryptophan, May Lead to Low Energy Levels, Poor Mood and Immune Response
A team from Augusta University highlighted in a study the important role of the amino acid, tryptophan, in maintaining mood, energy levels, and immune response, and protecting our microbiome …
Duke University Study Shows That High Cholesterol Levels Can Increase the Incidence of Breast Cancer
Having High cholesterol levels is already known to have negative effects on the body. A recently published Duke University study showed that high cholesterol levels increase the risk of …