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How protein protects against fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the…
I spent over £3k trying to cure my insomnia
I’ve never been great at sleeping. I’ve suffered from insomnia, off and on, since early childhood. Most of the time I simply lacked the ability…
New gene therapy approach eliminates at least 90% latent herpes simplex virus 1
Infectious disease researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have used a gene editing approach to remove latent herpes simplex virus 1, or HSV-1, also…
Social connection boosts fitness app appeal
New research led by Flinders University Ph.D. candidate Jasmine Petersen examining commercial physical activity apps has found that the social components of these apps hold…
Antibiotics associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its…
Thought your headache was unbearable? Emma's had one for six years
The headache from hell: If you thought yours was unbearable, spare a thought for Emma, who has had head pain for SIX YEARS. So could…
Using personal frequency to control brain activity
Stroke, Parkinson’s disease and depression—these medical illnesses have one thing in common: they are caused by changes in brain functions. For a long time, research…
Diabetes cuts life expectancy in U.K. by 6 million life years
(HealthDay)—Mortality resulting from poorly controlled diabetes could be associated with a loss of 6 million life years in the United Kingdom, according to a study…
Mental health for pregnant women and new mothers: Why extra care is needed
The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has been conventionally described as a happy and joyful period of time. On the other hand, the childbearing age…