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A controlled human study reveals that coffee’s complex chemical matrix can modulate immune responses differently than pure caffeine, highlighting how daily dietary exposure can subtly affect physiology. Study: Immune modulation in response to coffee intake: a pilot study. Image credit: ZeiMomArt / Shutterstock In a recent study published in European Journal of Nutritionresearchers evaluated the acute immune effects of coffee compared to an equivalent dose of caffeine in solution and water in healthy adults. Coffee consumption and caffeine exposure have been widely studied due to their potential metabolic and immunological effects, which affect quality of life and are of public…
Many people live with it effects of trauma without realizing it. They may function well on the surface—holding down jobs, taking care of family, and managing daily responsibilities—while quietly struggling within. Trauma therapy is not just for people who have experienced extreme or widely recognized events. It is for anyone whose past experiences continue to affect their emotional health, relationships or ability to feel safe. This article explores what is trauma therapy, signs that you may benefit from specialized careand how trauma-informed therapy can support lasting healing;. What is trauma therapy? Trauma therapy is a specialized form of mental health…
The Biological Hazard of Spicules: A Scientific Critique of “Liquid Mi – OUMERE Skip to content Congratulations! Your order qualifies for free shipping You are 80 away from free shipping. Receive a free OUMERE travel set with this order. Add $600 worth of OUMERE to your cart, add a travel set and enter code TRAVELSET at checkout to receive your OUMERE gift. There are no other products available for purchase Products The Biological Hazard of Spicules: A Scientific Critique of “Liquid Microneedling”February 04, 2026By Wendy Ouriel UMERE Summary The skin care industry has recently popularized “spicules” — tiny…
Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNP It is not surprising that the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and microbiota are attracting considerable interest in the research field. As the primary interface with the outside world, the GIT is a central hub for nutrient and immune signaling that has bidirectional effects on all body systems. The microbiome consists of approximately 100 trillion microorganisms that inhabit the human gut. These microorganisms, along with the metabolites they generate, interact with human physiology and can affect a wide range of conditions. Commentary on various conditions and their relationship to the microbiome is widespread in…
A new article was published in volume 18 of Aging-USA on February 8, 2026, entitled “Aging induced by polyploidy: Linking development, differentiation, repair and (potentially) cancer?” In this article, Iman M. Al-Naggar of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, UConn Health and the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, with George A. Kuchel of the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, examines the biological and clinical significance of polyploidy-mediated aging. The authors discuss how this process may contribute to normal tissue growth and long-term recovery, while also affecting cancer risk. Their perspective focuses on the bladder and describes how…
From eco-rating apps to immersive virtual supermarkets, researchers are exploring whether technology can nudge people towards healthier and more sustainable eating habits, and why stronger, longer-term evidence is urgently needed. Study: Digital tools to promote healthy and sustainable eating behaviors in the general population: a systematic literature review. Image credit: KucherAV/Shutterstock.com A recent systematic review published in Nutrients examined whether digital technologies are effectively promoting healthier and more sustainable eating habits in the general population. The revision followed PRISM (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and synthesis items from 16 empirical studies. Importance of sustainable diet A…
Functional strength training simply means training our bodies to better perform the types of movements we use in everyday life. When you isolate body parts, as you sometimes do with traditional strength training, you end up training your muscles but not your movements. One way to change this is to look for ways to make strength training more functional: Emphasize free weights: Machines have a place in strength training, but they offer so much support that the body doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain balance and form. In real life, we don’t have that kind of support. Using…
“style=”;” /> Australian summer and pool days go hand in hand. Shots. Barbecue. Ice cream. Bliss! If you’ve ever climbed out of the pool and wondered why your hair suddenly feels like hay… you’re not imagining it. Chlorine can leave your mop tangled, frizzy, brittle or even brassy – especially if you’re already dealing with dry or colored strands. The good news? You don’t need to avoid splashing in the water. With a little know-how and the right routine, you can protect your hair before swimming and help it recover afterwards. How chlorine affects hair Chlorine keeps pools clean and…
Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed a score that predicts liver cancer risk. Published in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesthe study demonstrates that MYCN protein drives liver tumorigenesis, especially the type of tumors found in the deadliest subtype of liver cancer. The study characterizes the microenvironment of genes that enable MYCN overexpression and describes a machine learning algorithm that uses this data to predict how likely a tumor-free liver is to develop tumors.Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is the cause of more than…
By Michaela Nesvarova For decades, treating serious brain disorders often meant a difficult trade-off. Symptoms could be relieved, but usually at the cost of invasive surgery and implanted electrodes that remain in the body for life. “Having wires in your body is not ideal,” said neuroscientist Mavi Sanchez-Vives, head of the Systems Neuroscience group at the IDIBAPS research institute in Barcelona, Spain. “Yet for many patients, it was the only option.” This paradigm may now begin to change. Sanchez-Vives leads a three-year EU-funded research initiative called META-BRAIN, which runs until December 2026. The team is exploring new ways of…