Why Diabetes Affects Men's and Women's Hearts Differently
Scientists discovered that type 2 diabetes damages the heart muscle differently in men versus women at the cellular level. Using advanced microscopy, …
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Can Eating Salmon Protect Against Harmful Dioxin Chemicals?
Scientists wanted to know if eating salmon could help protect the body from dioxins—harmful chemicals that can get into our food. They fed young rats either …
Read MoreCan Fasting and Chamomile Tea Protect Your Body from Unhealthy Fats?
Researchers studied how margarine (a processed fat) affects the body and whether two simple interventions—intermittent fasting and chamomile tea—could help …
Read MoreWhy FLASH Radiation Therapy Spares Healthy Tissue Better
Scientists discovered that a newer type of cancer radiation therapy called FLASH RT works better because of how it handles iron in cells. Cancer cells need …
Read MoreHow Eating Less May Help Your Brain Stay Young
Scientists discovered that eating less food (called dietary restriction) may help keep your brain healthier as you age. The research focuses on special …
Read MoreHow Damaged Cells Trigger Liver Disease: New Treatment Targets
Your liver is like your body's filter, cleaning out waste and toxins. When liver cells get damaged, they release warning signals that tell your immune system …
Read MoreSpecial Amino Acid Protects Kidneys from Moldy Feed Toxin
Researchers discovered that a natural amino acid called selenomethionine (SeMet) can protect rabbit kidneys from damage caused by zearalenone, a poison found …
Read MoreCan Obesity Change Muscle Stem Cells? What Scientists Found
Researchers wanted to know if eating too much fatty food could damage the special cells in muscles that help them grow and repair. They studied muscle stem …
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