Understanding Gyrate Atrophy: A Rare Eye Disease and Treatment Options
Gyrate atrophy is a very rare genetic condition that affects how the body processes certain amino acids, leading to progressive vision loss and other health …
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Milk Thistle May Help Protect Fatty Livers From Damage
Researchers discovered that silymarin, a natural compound from milk thistle plants, may help protect livers damaged by fatty buildup. The study found that …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Disorder
Researchers discovered that adding the amino acid tyrosine to the diet, combined with eating more protein, may help children with a rare genetic condition …
Read MoreWhy Your Muscle Type Matters More Than Amino Acids for Blood Sugar Control
Scientists compared two groups of healthy young adults to understand why some people struggle with blood sugar control while others don't. They discovered that …
Read MoreSimple Supplement Helps Rare Blood Disorder and Liver Health
Researchers studied a rare genetic condition called homocystinuria that causes dangerous levels of a substance called homocysteine in the blood. Fifteen …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Energy Systems Affect Eye Blood Vessel Growth
Scientists are discovering that the way our cells use energy and nutrients might be key to preventing serious eye diseases that cause blindness. This research …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Liver Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a surprising role in liver health and cancer development. When you have …
Read MoreHow Your Body Controls Vitamin B12 to Keep Blood Cells Healthy
Scientists discovered that a protein called Afg3l2 acts like a traffic controller for vitamin B12 inside blood-forming stem cells. When this protein doesn't …
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