Study: High-Fiber Diet May Benefit Melanoma Patients on Immunotherapy
Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is...
New studies show low salt intake bad for your heart
While a low sodium diet is beneficial for lowering blood pressure, it may not be so healthy for your heart. According to the New...
Prevent aging with healthy kidney function
University of Houston Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Mohammad Asghar recently received a $1.5mil grant from the NIH's National Institute on Aging for his pursuit...
Walgreens COVID Vaccine Booster Shot To All Ages: Online appointment scheduling
All individuals 18 years of age or older can now receive a Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster at Walgreens locations...
Study finds dwelling on stressful events may increase inflammation
Medical News Today writes that inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection. When there is something harmful or irritating that affects a part of...
Research Shows How Dormant Toxoplasma Parasites Manipulate Neurons to Survive
WEHI scientists have discovered how dormant Toxoplasma parasites in the brain manipulate their host cells to ensure their own survival.
The researchers showed that the...
Research targets the methylation profile of microglia from human brain
In the central nervous system, microglial cells play critical roles in development, aging, brain homeostasis, and pathology. Recent studies have shown variation in the...
Walgreens COVID Vaccine Booster: Eligibility and Scheduling an appointment
COVID-19 vaccine boosters and additional vaccine doses are now authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the U.S. Centers...
Staying calm under stressful situations nurtures good health
Allowing stress to get the best of you is both uncomfortable and costly for your health. It's a good idea to keep calm and...
Neuroscientists discover active role of brain dendrites
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that they have discovered that neuronal dendrites, which are branch-like projections of neurons,...