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A species of gut bacteria could ease anxiety and diarrhea-predominant IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements, estimated to affect between 10% and 15% of people worldwide. Past studies suggest that in many cases this condition is accompanied by anxiety, an emotional stat

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Unfolding stomach capsule could target ulcer-causing bacteria for 48 hours

Between 50% and 100% of people in countries with poor access to clean water are infected with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium is a leading cause of stomach ulcers, and it can even cause gastric cancer.

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Targeting cannabinoid receptors in bladder sensory pathways may alleviate pain of cystitis

The burning pain associated with cystitis affects millions of people around the world, and it can take days or even years for some patients to find relief from bladder pain, infection-related symptoms and the constant need to urinate. A new study led by Flinders University publis

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Developing a new methodology to identify biomarkers for male infertility

Researchers from the EHU-University of the Basque Country have developed a robust protocol to detect the molecules involved in the metabolic reactions of sperm. The new method enables a detailed analysis even with small samples and allows the detection of the largest number of po

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Hidden thymus step may prime cancer-killing T cells earlier than expected

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have uncovered a previously hidden step in how the immune system prepares to fight cancer, a discovery that could help scientists develop more effective and longer-lasting cancer immunotherapies.

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Could psychedelic therapy have a place in end‑of‑life care? We asked doctors

The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs has attracted no shortage of media and scientific interest in recent years—and this is only likely to grow.

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Healthy gut microbes in 6-week-old infants linked to lower risk of malaria during first ye

In a small study in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 6-week-old infants with healthy gut microbiomes were less likely to contract malaria in their first year of life. While the study is preliminary, it suggests the possibility that treatments such as probiotics could protect aga

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Opposing protein pathways steer skin stem cells toward renewal or repair

Two proteins with opposing functions orchestrate the development and maintenance of healthy skin, Stanford Medicine researchers have found. Modulating their activity with topical drugs could reduce inflammation, aid wound healing and slow or halt the growth of skin cancer, the re

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Leveraging AI can reduce time and resources in how physicians approach sepsis care

In a new clinical study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researchers and physicians at UC San Diego Health have found that by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), they could develop more timely and efficient assessments of care provided to patien

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First potential probiotic treatment for lupus identified by researchers

Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, have found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome (ecosystem) and lupus that could lead to more effective treatment of the disease, described in a study published

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Existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes

The quest to prolong life has gone on for as long as human existence itself, from the mythical Fountain of Youth to quick-fix fads like intermittent fasting, supplements and injections. But if you take a look in your medicine cabinet, you may unwittingly come across a drug that h

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Green power: How spinach and kale could cut risk of chronic lung disease

Eating your greens could be the secret to breathing easier, with a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) revealing that people who eat more vitamin K1-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables may lower their risk of chronic lung disease. The paper is published in The Ameri

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