Health
What can you do to speed up your metabolism?
Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a burst of energy, or extra kilos on the scales.
Sep 13, 2023
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News tagged with chemical reactions
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How does fever help fight infections? There's more to it than even some scientists realize
When you're sick with a fever, your doctor will likely tell you it's a sign that your immune system is defending you against an infection. Fever typically results from immune cells at infected sites sending chemical signals ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Genetics
Research uncovers why people who have Down syndrome age prematurely
The molecular processes responsible for natural aging of cells are poorly understood. Studying conditions in humans where aging is accelerated due to genetic causes presents opportunities to learn about the mechanisms that ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Genetics
Biologist explains why no two people or cells age the same way, and what this means for anti-aging interventions
You likely know someone who seems to age slowly, appearing years younger than their birth date suggests. And you likely have seen the opposite—someone whose body and mind seem much more ravaged by time than others. Why ...
Jul 7, 2023
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Health
Vaping may destroy good bacteria and increase cavities, gum disease, and cellular changes that cause cancer
A University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher is discovering that vaping creates chemical reactions in the mouth that can destroy good bacteria while increasing germs that cause cavities, gum disease and ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Smart hydrogel with oxygen-scavenging capability inhibits tumor growth and metastasis
The development of various hypoxia-activated prodrugs (HAPs) has made considerable advances in the last few decades; however, cancer therapy using HAPs is still hindered by problems such as poor therapeutic outcomes due to ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Health
Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce—here's how
The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they're going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet in spite of this, many people may still avoid frozen ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Medical research
Biological network in cells helps body adapt to stresses on health
Every minute of every day, our body adapts to meet the needs of each moment. When we binge on carbs, exercise, or become sick, chemical reactions inside our cells switch on, slow down, or shift strategy so that we have the ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic
People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Medical research
Young and old microbes work together to increase their lifespans
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have uncovered how, when young and old cells co-operate and exchange resources, this increases the lifespan of all the cells.
Jan 6, 2023
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