High-dose antioxidants linked to offspring birth defects
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia; and slowing aging.
Feb 4, 2026
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Cysteine
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Can metabolism tune heart aging? Findings suggest epigenetic switches can be reset
In order for heart and vascular cells to develop properly and remain healthy for a long time, many processes in the cells must interact precisely. A new study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) now ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Amid the noise about Tylenol, there's a real risk—an overdose
While news feeds and social media are abuzz with unproven claims about links between acetaminophen and autism in children, there are well-established concerns about the harmful effects of an overdose of the over-the-counter ...
Oct 23, 2025
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A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining
A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from MIT. This amino acid, the researchers discovered, can turn on an immune signaling pathway that helps ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Mucoactive bronchiectasis treatments show no benefit in preventing lung flare-ups
Queen's University Belfast-led research reports on a multicenter trial finding no significant reduction in pulmonary exacerbations with hypertonic saline or carbocisteine over 52 weeks among adults with non–cystic fibrosis ...
Small molecule could alleviate acetaminophen-induced liver injury
Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers and is found in hundreds of different medications. While safe at recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver injury in the U.S.
Aug 18, 2025
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Cooling and antioxidants could prevent hair loss during chemotherapy
Hair loss is one of the most feared and traumatic side effects of cancer chemotherapy treatment, both for patients themselves and their loved ones, as it can visibly represent the "face of cancer."
Jul 10, 2025
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Consuming less cysteine can burn fat to induce weight loss
Eating a high-fat diet will typically result in weight gain. But a new study published in Nature Metabolism has uncovered an unexpected biological loophole that turns fat storage into fat usage.
Jun 4, 2025
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Newfound mechanism rewires cellular energy processing for drastic weight loss
Mice genetically engineered to lack the ability to make the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30% of their body weight in just one week, a new study shows.
May 21, 2025
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A new way to detect inflammation using antibodies developed
Nearly every disease has an inflammatory component, but blood tests can't pinpoint inflammation in specific organs or tissues in the human body.
Feb 6, 2025
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