Green tea extract promotes gut health, lowers blood sugar: Study shows potential to reduce risks of metabolic syndrome
New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut health by lowering inflammation and decreasing “leaky gut.” Researchers said this is the first study assessing whether the health risks linked to the condition known […]
I Am A Brain Cancer Doctor. I Thought I Understood My Patients — Then I Got A Brain Tumor.
As I heard the sci-fi clangs and bellows of the MRI scanner, all that rang through my mind was the near-familiarity of this experience. As a neuro-oncologist, I have often listened to my patients’ experiences in MRI scanners, from the loud noises to the claustrophobic abyss, and seen their anxiety that preceded the results. Though […]
America’s Doctor Shortage Explained
[embedded content] We’ve heard for years that America has a shortage of doctors. According to projections from the AAMC [Association of American Medical Colleges], if we do not take steps to address this issue, we can expect shortages of between 38,000 and 124,000 physicians by the year 2034. But why is it so difficult to […]
Taste sensors keep proteins in order in flies: New role for adult proteins in development
A set of genes that promote sweet taste sensation is also crucial for protein management during fly development, according to a new study by Eugenia Piddini of the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and colleagues, publishing July 21stin the open-access journal PLOS Biology. The finding expands the understanding of a key process in successful development, […]
Antibiotics affect male and female gut microbiomes differently: Sex-specific changes in the gut bacteria of lab rats treated with antibiotics
In a new study, researchers at Cedars-Sinai found that antibiotics have sex-specific effects on the gut microbiome makeup of male and female laboratory rats. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology, could have implications for using the drugs in humans to treat or prevent bacterial infection. “We found that giving the rats a […]
WHO: Europe Slammed By Surge Of Coronavirus Cases
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalization rates have also doubled, although intensive care admissions have remained low. In a statement on Tuesday, WHO’s Europe director, Dr. Hans Kluge, described COVID-19 as […]
Skin: An additional tool for the versatile elephant trunk: Elephant biomechanics suggests a new approach for soft robotics
A new study from Georgia Institute of Technology suggests that an elephant’s muscles aren’t the only way it stretches its trunk — its folded skin also plays an important role. The combination of muscle and skin gives the animal the versatility to grab fragile vegetation and rip apart tree trunks. The research, in collaboration with […]
Opinion | ‘A Big Step in Combating a Pervasive Myth’: What We Heard This Week
“This is a big step in combating a pervasive myth that continues to cause very real harms to Americans.” — Ryan Marino, MD, of University Hospitals in Cleveland, on a video taken down by the CDC after complaints it misled law enforcement officers about their risk of fentanyl overdose on the job. “As our [monkeypox] […]
How To Know When Your Earwax Needs Medical Attention
At this point, you likely know that cleaning your ears with a Q-tip shouldn’t really be done. Your earwax is actually a good thing, and “a sign of a healthy ear,” according to Maura Cosetti, the director of the ear institute of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. But what if you […]
‘Viagra’-Laced Honey; CDC Raises Alarm on Another Virus; Health Workforce $$ Coming
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The FDA warned four companies against selling tainted honey-based products that contained ingredients not listed on the label, including active drug ingredients found in Cialis and Viagra. In other agency news, the FDA may issue an emergency use authorization for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine as early as […]