Diets that promote inflammation could increase breast cancer risk
A new study of more than 350,000 women found that women with diets incorporating more foods that increase inflammation in the body had a 12% increase...
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Protein identified as new therapeutic anti-viral target for COVID-19
New research identified a novel interaction between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the galectin-3-binding protein (LGALS3BP) which could be a new therapeutic anti-viral target. The research...
Researchers find toxin from maple tree in cow’s milk
Cows can pass on the hypoglycin A toxin through their milk, a study by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Leibniz Institute of Plant...
Mechanisms of kidney protection by gliflozins
SGLT2 inhibitors (gliflozins) were developed as oral antidiabetics. They enhance urinary glucose excretion by inhibiting SGLT-2 (sodium-dependent glucose co-transporter-2) in the renal tubuli. The discovery of...
Dapagliflozin provides kidney protection even in cases of FSGS kidney disease
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a rare form of kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis) in which the glomeruli become increasingly scarred (sclerotic), leading to progressive loss of kidney...
Personalized nutrition is trendy, but can it help us eat less junk food?
Australian adults get around one-third of their energy intake from junk foods.
What’s the Delta COVID variant found in Melbourne? Is it more infectious, and does it spread more in kids?
Victoria’s current COVID outbreak took another turn last week when a new variant was discovered by health authorities. It’s not clear whether this new “Delta” variant...
The mystery of ‘long COVID’: What we know so far
Most people who get COVID suffer the common symptoms of fever, cough and breathing problems, and recover in a week or two.
5 conditions that can affect a pregnancy
Hearing the news that you are pregnant can bring excitement, but also anxiety of the unknown.
Healthy environment, healthy kidneys
Health has always been affected by climate and weather, but is increasingly clear that the change in climate is a significant threat to human health. The...
