Natural Plant Compound Plus Exercise Helps Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that combining a natural plant compound called apigenin with regular aerobic exercise may help reverse fatty liver disease caused by …
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Can Eating Avocados Help Fight Body Inflammation?
Researchers looked at 14 high-quality studies involving 2,438 people to see if avocados could help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body—two …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers studied whether the Mediterranean diet could protect kidneys in mice with type 2 diabetes and obesity. They compared three groups: mice eating a …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Delivery Could Make Ferulic Acid Work Better for Weight Loss
Researchers developed tiny particles called nanocarriers to deliver ferulic acid—a natural compound found in plants—more effectively to help with obesity and …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural compound called gentiopicroside (GPS) from plants to see if it could help mice with type 2 diabetes. The mice were given a …
Read MoreCoriander Seeds May Help Protect Your Liver from Obesity Damage
Researchers tested whether coriander seed extract could help protect the liver in obese rats. They found that while the extract didn't help rats lose weight, …
Read MoreJunk Food Hurts Male Fertility, But Supplements May Help
Eating too much junk food can damage sperm and reduce a man's ability to have children, according to a new study in mice. The problem happens because junk food …
Read MoreAncient Plant Extract Shows Promise for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Researchers studied an extract from Toona sinensis, a plant used in traditional medicine, to see if it could help treat diabetic kidney disease—a serious …
Read MoreWhy Your Skin Needs Two Important Proteins to Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that two special proteins in your skin—vitamin D receptor and calcium-sensing receptor—work together to protect you from skin cancer. …
Read MoreHow Cooking Methods Change Cholesterol in Your Food
When we cook food, especially using high-heat methods like frying and grilling, the cholesterol in that food can change into a different form called …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Kidneys During Cancer Chemotherapy
Researchers tested whether vitamin D could protect rat kidneys from damage caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug. They gave one group of rats …
Read MoreBetter Diet Balance May Help Fight Depression in People With Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 6,200 American adults who have metabolic syndrome—a group of health conditions including high blood pressure and extra belly fat. They …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Blood Vessels from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that shikonin, a natural compound found in certain plants, may help protect blood vessels from damage caused by eating too much fatty …
Read MoreHerbal Supplement Helps Sheep Handle Transport Stress Better
When sheep are transported long distances, they experience stress that can harm their health and how well they perform. Researchers tested whether a leftover …
Read MoreNew Treatment Combo May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a combination of a special iron-removing medicine and dietary changes can help reverse fatty liver disease in mice. The study found …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Clock and Sex Matter for Liver Health
Scientists discovered that your body's natural daily rhythm and whether you're male or female significantly affect how your liver handles stress from obesity. …
Read MoreNew Sensor Tracks How a Sea Plant Extract Helps Damaged Livers
Scientists created a special sensor that can measure tiny particles in liver cells to understand how alcohol damage happens. They tested a natural substance …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Zinc to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Your heart needs a tiny mineral called zinc to stay healthy and fight inflammation. Scientists have discovered that zinc acts like a protective shield against …
Read MoreNew Nano-Medicine Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers created a tiny medicine delivery system designed to fight nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), a serious condition where fat builds up in the …
Read MoreA Natural Compound Helps Protect Gut Health From Too Much Copper
Eating too much copper can damage the intestines and harm the helpful bacteria living there. Scientists discovered that a natural substance called spermidine …
Read MoreCommon Heart Drug May Protect Blood Vessels From Damage
Researchers studied how rosuvastatin, a medication commonly used to lower cholesterol, protects the body's blood vessels from damage. Using mice and laboratory …
Read MoreCan a Diabetes Drug Protect Your Brain from Too Much Sugar?
Researchers studied whether a diabetes medication called linagliptin could protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much sugar. Using rats fed a …
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle Choices May Protect Diabetics From Serious Complications
Researchers followed over 5,600 people with type 2 diabetes for more than 11 years to see how lifestyle choices affected their health. They created a score …
Read MoreShould Athletes Take Antioxidant Supplements? Here's What Science Says
The International Society of Sports Nutrition reviewed all the research on antioxidants and exercise to give athletes clear guidance. The main finding: a …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Breast Cancer Aggressiveness
Researchers studied 293 women with breast cancer to understand how diet and nutrient levels in the blood might affect how aggressive their cancer is. They …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Fish Survive Heat Stress Better
Researchers tested whether a special supplement made from spirulina (a type of algae) and coenzyme Q10 could help fish survive in hot water. They studied 225 …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Show Promise for Treating Heart Artery Disease
Researchers developed a new tiny particle delivery system that combines a blood clot-fighting medication with imaging technology to treat atherosclerosis—a …
Read MoreRed Tomato Compound Protects Fish From Antibiotic Damage
Scientists discovered that lycopene, a natural red pigment found in tomatoes, may protect fish from harm caused by sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic commonly …
Read MoreGinger Compound May Help Fight Depression Linked to Unhealthy Eating
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in ginger called 6-gingerol might help protect the brain from damage caused by eating too much fatty and …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Young Pigs Grow Stronger and Healthier
Researchers tested a natural substance called piceatannol, found in rhubarb and dark purple fruits, to see if it could help young pigs stay healthy after …
Read MoreCan Antioxidant Foods Help Your Muscles Recover After Hard Exercise?
Researchers wanted to know if eating foods rich in natural plant compounds (like dates, dark chocolate, and pomegranate) before intense exercise could help …
Read MoreCan Natural Plant Compounds Help Hearts Damaged by Severe Infections?
When a severe infection spreads through the body, it can damage the heart muscle and make it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. This condition, …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Brain Damage from Diabetes
Researchers discovered that calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, may protect the brain from damage caused by type 2 diabetes. In a study using rats with …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Protect Livers from Fat Buildup
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called Ophiopogonis japonicus polysaccharide (OJP), found in a traditional plant, may help protect liver cells …
Read MoreAluminum in Food May Damage Cells, Study in Fruit Flies Shows
Scientists exposed fruit fly larvae to aluminum chloride (a form of aluminum) through their food for 24 hours and watched what happened. They found that higher …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods Linked to Better Body Protection in Young Women
Researchers wanted to understand if eating a healthy diet could help young women's bodies fight off damage from harmful molecules called free radicals. They …
Read MoreSpecial Herbs May Help Protect Kidneys in People With Diabetes
Researchers reviewed studies on 29 herbs that are both food and medicine to see if they could help people with diabetic kidney disease—a serious condition …
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 MorePlant Extract Helps Chicken Guts Fight Inflammation Better
Researchers tested whether catechu powder, a natural plant extract, could help protect chicken intestines from harmful bacterial toxins. They fed some chickens …
Read MoreCan Andean Blueberries Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers looked at whether a wild berry called agraz (Andean blueberry) could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood pressure, …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Liver Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects the liver in people with type 2 diabetes. Using rats with diabetes, they found that the disease causes harmful …
Read MoreHow Broken Cell Powerhouses May Cause Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing problems with movement and thinking. Scientists have discovered that the disease may be …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise May Lower Leg Blood Vessel Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 7,000 American adults to understand how diet and lifestyle choices affect blood vessel health in the legs. They created a scoring …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment Shows Promise for Liver Scarring
Researchers developed a new tiny particle-based treatment that combines two liver-protective substances to fight liver scarring (fibrosis). The treatment uses …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles May Harm Brain Health Through Fat Imbalance
Scientists discovered that tiny zinc oxide particles used in many products may damage the brain by disrupting how the body processes fats. Using a simple worm …
Read MoreHow Pollution Damages Your Gut and What Your Body Can Do About It
Your gut bacteria are like tiny helpers that protect you from damage caused by pollution, toxic metals, and microplastics. When these pollutants build up, they …
Read MoreCan Vitamins Help Horses Stay Healthy in Polluted Cities?
Researchers studied whether vitamin E and selenium supplements could protect show jumping horses from air pollution damage. They compared 20 horses—10 in …
Read MoreNew Nano-Particles Show Promise in Fighting Cancer
Scientists created tiny particles smaller than cells that could help fight cancer in a new way. These particles combine two cancer-fighting approaches: they …
Read MoreSound Waves May Help Fix Hormone Problems in PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects many women and causes inflammation and hormone imbalances. Researchers tested a treatment using low-intensity pulsed …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Pieces Are Harming Bugs and Insects Worldwide
Scientists have discovered that tiny plastic particles called microplastics are building up inside insects and other arthropods (like crustaceans and spiders) …
Read MorePlant Compounds Team Up to Lower Cholesterol and Fight Cell Damage
Researchers tested two plant-based compounds—phytosterols and phospholipids—to see if they could help people with high cholesterol. In a study with 82 people, …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Lifestyle May Lower Pregnancy Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied 320 pregnant women to understand how diet and lifestyle choices affect gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreBreathing in Vitamin D May Protect Lungs from Ozone Damage
Scientists discovered that vitamin D delivered as a mist directly to the lungs might protect against damage from ozone pollution. In lab tests using human lung …
Read MoreVitamin D May Boost Depression Medications in New Study
Researchers tested whether vitamin D could help antidepressant medications work better by studying rats with depression-like symptoms. They found that vitamin …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Show Promise in Fighting Cancer Cells
Scientists created tiny particles smaller than cells that could help fight cancer in new ways. These particles work by creating harmful molecules inside cancer …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Hurt Your Mouth's Protective System?
Researchers wanted to understand how intermittent fasting—eating only on certain days—affects the glands in your mouth that make saliva. They studied two …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Protect Livers Damaged by Alcohol
Researchers tested a compound called sodium orthovanadate (SOV) to see if it could protect rat livers from damage caused by alcohol and fatty foods. The study …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Diabetes Medicine Power in New Study
Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to metformin—a common diabetes medication—could help protect the liver and control blood sugar better. They studied …
Read MoreVitamin C May Help Protect Cells in a Rare Genetic Condition
Scientists discovered that people with a rare genetic condition called HO-1 deficiency have low levels of vitamin C in their cells, which makes them vulnerable …
Read MoreCan Palm Oil Help Fix Vitamin A Deficiency?
Researchers tested whether oil from the Attalea phalerata palm fruit could help animals recover from vitamin A deficiency. They compared this natural oil to …
Read MoreCommon Pain Reliever Damage? A Natural Compound May Help Your Liver Heal
Researchers discovered that chlorogenic acid, a natural substance found in coffee and other foods, may help your liver recover after damage from acetaminophen …
Read MoreCamel Milk May Help Your Gut Bacteria and Fight Body Damage
Researchers gave mice different types of camel milk for four weeks to see how it affected their bodies. They found that camel milk—especially when fermented …
Read MoreWhy Body Shape Matters More Than Weight for Aging
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to understand how body shape affects how quickly we age biologically. They found that people with more belly …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called tetrandrine, found in plant roots, may help protect kidney cells damaged by diabetes. In laboratory and …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Rare Disease Patients Fight Cell Damage
Hereditary tyrosinemia type I is a rare genetic disease where the body can't properly break down a protein building block called tyrosine, leading to dangerous …
Read MoreA Gene Variant That May Increase Diabetes and Nerve Damage Risk
Researchers studied 400 people to understand how a specific gene variant affects type 2 diabetes risk and complications. They found that people with a …
Read MoreCardamom May Help Protect Heart and Kidneys From Damage
Researchers tested whether cardamom extract could protect rats' hearts and kidneys from damage caused by a cancer drug and unhealthy diet. They found that …
Read MoreNatural Compound Marein May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called marein might help prevent atherosclerosis, a condition where fatty deposits build up in arteries and …
Read MoreBlood Markers That May Signal Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers in Ghana studied blood markers in people with and without colorectal cancer to understand what might increase cancer risk. They found that people …
Read MorePollution and Warming Waters Are Changing Seal Health in the Arctic
Scientists studied ringed seals in the Arctic to understand how pollution and climate change affect their bodies. They tested 254 different chemicals in seal …
Read MoreNew Mineral Supplement May Help Depression Alongside Standard Treatment
Researchers tested whether a special form of selenium (a mineral) could help people with depression feel better when added to their regular antidepressant …
Read MoreEating Antioxidants at Dinner May Help Protect Your Kidneys
Researchers studied over 23,000 American adults to understand how antioxidant-rich foods affect kidney health. They found that people who ate more foods …
Read MoreFiber-Rich Foods May Help Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Scientists discovered that eating more fiber could help people recover better from spinal cord injuries. When we eat fiber, our gut bacteria produce a …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Male Fertility During Stress
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects male reproductive health in stressed mice. When mice were stressed and given vitamin D supplements, their sperm …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Fighting Inflammation and Damage
Researchers tested a plant called Gomphostigma virgatum to see if it could help fight two major health problems: oxidative stress (cellular damage from harmful …
Read MoreTwo Supplements Together May Help Protect Brain Memory
Scientists tested whether two supplements—vitamin D3 and a compound called dimethyl fumarate—could work together to protect rat brains from Alzheimer's-like …
Read MoreFoods That Fight Cancer Damage May Help Colorectal Cancer Survivors
Researchers followed nearly 2,800 colorectal cancer patients to see if eating foods that fight body damage could help them live longer. They created four …
Read MoreSpecial Kimchi Bacteria May Protect Your Gut from Damage
Researchers discovered that two types of beneficial bacteria found in Korean kimchi might help protect your intestines from harm caused by stress and damage. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Keep Older Adults Strong and Mobile
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis TO-A might help prevent the muscle weakness that comes with aging. In …
Read MoreTwo Amino Acids Together May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether two building blocks of protein called leucine and glutamine could help treat type 2 diabetes. They used fruit flies fed a high-sugar …
Read MoreCan a Plant Help Protect Pregnant Women From Toxic Metals?
Researchers are testing whether a plant called Moringa oleifera might help pregnant women reduce harmful heavy metals like lead and mercury in their bodies. …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Protect Your Body From Ivermectin Side Effects
Researchers tested whether two B vitamins—folic acid and B12—could protect the liver and kidneys from damage caused by ivermectin, a medication used to treat …
Read MorePlant Foods Have Hidden Powers That Fight Aging
Scientists have discovered something surprising: certain compounds in plants that were once thought to be bad for you might actually help you stay younger …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin healthy as we age. This research review explains how vitamin D works inside …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Ease Diabetes Nerve Pain
Researchers discovered that acacetin, a natural substance found in plants, might help reduce nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes. In studies with mice …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Lymphoma Have High Levels of a Harmful Body Chemical
Researchers studied 90 children who were just diagnosed with lymphoma to understand why their bodies produce too much of a chemical called homocysteine, which …
Read MoreDo Antioxidant Supplements Help Athletes Recover Faster?
Researchers looked at 26 studies involving 505 athletes to see if taking antioxidant supplements helps the body recover after intense exercise. Antioxidants …
Read MoreHow Fatty Liver Cells Damage Your Liver: A New Discovery
Scientists discovered how fatty liver disease progresses and causes scarring. When liver cells get too fatty, they release tiny packages called vesicles that …
Read MoreBee Pollen May Protect Fish From Pesticide Damage
Researchers tested whether bee pollen could help protect fish from harm caused by a common pesticide called deltamethrin. They exposed carp fish to this …
Read MoreWhy Kids With ADHD Don't Show Expected DNA Damage
Researchers compared 42 children with ADHD to 36 healthy children and found something surprising. Kids with ADHD had higher levels of harmful molecules called …
Read MoreWhy Some Seizures Don't Respond to Medicine: A Cellular Power Problem
About one-third of people with epilepsy don't respond well to current medications, making their condition very difficult to treat. Scientists are discovering …
Read MoreHidden Chemicals in Food May Damage Your Cells
Researchers studied 327 adults to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many foods—get into our bodies and affect our health. These chemicals, …
Read MoreWhy Astronauts Lose Bone in Space (And How to Fix It)
When astronauts spend time in space, their bones weaken rapidly—similar to how older people's bones become fragile on Earth. Scientists have discovered that …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Protect Hearts During Cancer Treatment
Researchers tested whether specific friendly bacteria called Lactobacillus could protect rat hearts from damage caused by cisplatin, a powerful cancer-fighting …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Protect Male Fertility in Diabetes
High cholesterol and diabetes can damage the testicles and lower testosterone levels, which affects male fertility and health. Researchers tested a natural …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Helps Dairy Cows Make More Milk and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract called Macleaya cordata could help dairy cows stay healthier during the stressful period around giving …
Read MoreNew Drug May Protect Kidneys From HIV Medicine Side Effects
HIV patients taking tenofovir, a common antiretroviral drug, sometimes experience kidney damage as a side effect. Researchers tested whether dapagliflozin, a …
Read MoreNew B12 Capsules May Protect Kidneys From Antibiotic Damage
Vancomycin is a powerful antibiotic that saves lives by fighting serious infections, but it can damage kidneys as a side effect. Researchers tested a new form …
Read MoreRice Bran Compound May Help Protect Your Liver from Junk Food
Eating too much sugary and fatty food can damage your liver, but a natural compound called gamma oryzanol found in rice bran might help protect it. Scientists …
Read MoreWhat Damages Male Fertility? Scientists Find Common Causes
Researchers analyzed over 200 studies involving thousands of lab mice to understand what damages male fertility and why. They looked at nine different things …
Read MoreNew Rat Poison Strategy Uses Common Medicines to Work Better
Scientists tested whether combining a rat poison called bromadiolone with everyday substances like aspirin, cinnamon, vitamin D, and an antibiotic could make …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Help Fight Serious Lung Inflammation
Researchers tested whether vitamin B12 could help protect against severe lung damage caused by a harmful bacterial substance. In this study with rats, they …
Read MoreHow Salt Damages Kidneys: A New Target for Treatment
Researchers discovered why some people's bodies struggle to handle salt, leading to high blood pressure and kidney damage. They found that a protein called …
Read MoreHow Vitamin E and Herbs Can Protect Against Arsenic Poisoning
Researchers studied whether vitamin E and herbal supplements could help protect young goats from arsenic poisoning. Thirty baby goats were divided into …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Fight Depression in COPD Patients
Researchers studied over 1,000 people with COPD (a lung disease) to understand why depression is so common in this group. They found that people who ate more …
Read MoreVitamin D and Healthy Eating May Help People With Metabolic Syndrome Live Longer
Researchers studied over 12,000 people with metabolic syndrome (a group of health conditions including high blood pressure and blood sugar) to see if vitamin D …
Read MoreBrazilian Babassu Plant May Protect Your Cells From Damage
Scientists studied a natural extract from the babassu plant, which grows in Brazil, to see if it could protect human cells from damage. They tested the extract …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Mothers Lay Better Eggs
Researchers studied whether adding bile acids (natural compounds made in the liver) to chicken feed could help breeding hens produce better eggs and healthier …
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 …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Protect Lungs from Nickel Damage
Nickel is a toxic metal found in some workplaces and environments that can damage lung cells and cause inflammation. Scientists tested whether probiotics—the …
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