Month: January 2021
Researchers Define Five COVID-19 Variants
According to current studies, SARS-CoV-2 comprises at least five different variants. COVID-19 variants differ in how the immune system responds to the infection. Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the University of Bonn, together with other experts from Germany, Greece and the Netherlands, published the findingsRead
CDC Launches COVID-19 Survivors’ Study on Long-Term Effects
While much has been learned about COVID-19 in the year since it was first detected, its long-term effects on the health of COVID-19 survivors may take years to understand. Rush University Medical Center and partners across the country have launched a nationwide study of patients who have been infected withRead
Oolong Tea Stimulates Fat Breakdown During Sleep
Oolong tea could hold weight loss benefits while sleeping, according to a study by the University of Tsukuba. While the health benefits of the unoxidized green tea are well known, lesser is known about oolong tea, which is only partially oxidized. “Like all teas, oolong contains caffeine, which impacts energyRead
Genetically Weakened Skin Barrier Increases Risk of Skin Cancer and Diseases
The ability of the skin to protect from chemical exposure is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an increased risk of being afflicted by skin disease or cancer. A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, shows how the rate ofRead
DISCOVERY: Nature Med Study Connects Gut Microbes with Biomarkers of Disease
A large-scale international study using metagenomics and blood chemical profiling discovered a panel of 15 gut microbes that are closely associated with lower risks of common conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Some of the identified gut microbes are so novel that they have not yet been named.Read
Tissue Stiffness Contributes to Immune Responses & Chronic Aging Diseases
A new study shows that tissue stiffness causes tension in cells, which likely drives immune responses in many chronic diseases. The findings suggest the cellular tension likely sets off an inflammatory loop that contributes to the development of chronic diseases of aging. Research from the Buck Institute, the University HealthRead
New Study Shows High Accuracy of Medical Intuition
A recent study chosen by the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine as an editor’s top read, shows that trained Medical Intuitives have a high success rate in locating and evaluating a participant’s primary and secondary physical issue, as well as describing the participants relevant life events and establishing aRead
Risk of Bone Fracture May Increase with Decline in Enzymatic Processes
Enzymatic process are critical for bone health. And, as this new study shows, a loss of enzymatic processes within the body can increase the risk of bone fracture. Enzymatic processes are essential to any number of chemical reactions that occur within the body, including the production of the extracellular matrixRead
COVID and Long-Term Brain Disorders: What We Know & How to Learn More
As doctors begin to see more and more patients with long-term impact from the COVID-19 virus (so called long-haulers), it’s important to consider what we know about similar viruses and use this evidence for treating patients who have contracted COVID-19 and are experiencing long-term brain disorders. It more than apparentRead