Most of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to ...
UTIs can be painful, and they're not something people like to talk about. But they happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.
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No single tool can accurately measure people's diets, but new research shows that combining different methods—from wearable cameras to analyzing dietary biomarkers—could be the most reliable picture of what people eat. A ...
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A new database could lead to vast improvements in precision oncology by documenting sex-based differences in cancer treatment efficacy, biomarkers, risk factors, and microbial influences across 71 cancer types. The database—created ...
Dec 11, 2024
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The concept of prebiotics—defined as substrates that are selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit—was introduced in the scientific community nearly 30 years ago. Today, prebiotic substances ...
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We spend around 90% of our lives indoors. But what you might not realize while you're cozied up at home is that you don't just share your space with your family or pets—you also share it with millions of invisible microbes. ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the ...
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