The gut microbiome refers to the complex community of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes) that reside in the gastrointestinal tract, primarily the large intestine. These microorganisms play important roles in digestion, immune function, and many other aspects of human health. The gut microbiome is highly diverse and dynamic and can be […]
Study shows why Covid-19 makes us lose our sense of smell
Science Translational Medicine is the journal where the paper has been published. Researchers have now uncovered the causes of why we lose our sense of smell from the long-Covid infection. It’s connected to a continuing immunological attack on olfactory nerve cells and a corresponding drop in those cells’ numbers. Additionally, there were fewer olfactory sensory […]
Severe protein intake restriction in kidney transplant recipients is not healthy
The findings were published in Clinical Nutrition. Conventional wisdom holds that low protein intake is essential for kidney disease patients. However, scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University demonstrated that it might not always be the case with their recent study on the relationship between protein intake and skeletal muscle mass in kidney transplant recipients. Chronic kidney […]
Breast implants can lead to breast cancer, according to FDA new study
Breast implants have been linked to more forms of cancer, according to a warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Friday. The FDA has previously warned women of breast implants’ association with breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), however, these reports suggest implants may be linked to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and various lymphomas […]