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Study Sheds New Light on the Link Between Oral Bacteria and Diseases

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Investigators at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have determined the microorganisms most typically discovered in intense oral diseases. Few such research have been done previously, and the group currently wishes that the investigation can deliver much deeper insight into the association in between dental germs and other diseases. The research is released...

Study: Blood Proteins Predict Risk of 60+ Diseases

Credit: Pixabay Research on thousands of proteins from a single drop of blood shows that these proteins can predict the onset of various diseases. The study, published on July 22 in Nature Medicine, results from an international collaboration involving GSK, Queen Mary University of London, University College London, Cambridge University, and the Berlin Institute of Health...

Oral Peptides: Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Progress

Credit: Depositphotos For many years, numerous essential proteins crucial for treating diverse illnesses have proven challenging to administer through oral drug therapy. Conventional small molecules often face difficulties in binding to proteins with flat surfaces or necessitate specificity for specific protein homologs. Larger biologics, which can target these proteins, usually require injection, restricting patient convenience...

The Sense of Smell in Dogs is Highly Skilled at Detecting 8 Different Diseases

Credit: Pixaobay Dogs possess an olfactory ability that exceeds ours by approximately 10,000 times due to their possession of around 220 million scent receptors, compared to humans' 5 million. Their rapid inhalations, reaching up to 300 per minute, ensure consistent capture of new scents, contributing to their impressive role in swiftly detecting diseases. When our well-being...

The Morality of Modern Medicine

Credit: European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare The rise of laboratory science in the late 19th century placed a sharp focus on the moral value of medical innovation. 'Modern medical science has offered us a choice where there was once none.' So stated John Simon at the International Medical Congress in London...

Fasting May Protect Against Infections From Foodborne Diseases Such As Salmonella

micBeneficial Gut Bacteria. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, NIH Fasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica microorganisms protects mice from developing a full-on infection, partially as a result of changes in the pets' digestive tract microbiomes, according to a new study published in PLOS Pathogens by Bruce Vallance as well...

Evidence Reveals Your Body Can Inhale Vitamins from the Air

Credit: Pixabay That refreshing sensation you experience when breathing in fresh air in nature might involve more than just the absence of pollution. While we typically associate nutrients with our diet, a closer examination of scientific studies reveals compelling evidence that humans can also absorb certain nutrients directly from the air. In a recent perspective article in...

New Nano-Weapon Discovered In Dangerous Bacteria

The researchers used a cryogenic electron microscope to derive this stylized version of the Tse15 toxinBrooke Hayes Opportunistic Threat: Acinetobacter baumannii Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an opportunistic bacterium that infects individuals weakened by illnesses like pneumonia or wounds. It can colonize the lungs and cause infections in organs or on the skin, surviving on dry...

Having a Dog Can Influence Your Health in Many Ways

Credit: Pixabay Australia has a deep affection for dogs, with one of the highest rates of pet ownership globally, and half of all households owning at least one dog. But do they benefit our health? After companionship, mental health is the second-most cited reason for getting a dog. Many dog owners report "feeling healthier" because of their...

Scientists Warn: Earth’s Oceans May Soon Become Too Acidic to Support Life

Credit: Pixabay A recent report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) warns that the world's oceans are nearing a level of acidity that could jeopardize marine life and climate stability. The report outlines nine key factors essential for maintaining the planet's capacity to support life. Recent years have seen human activity push the...