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Once the stuff of science fiction, gene and cell therapies are now saving and extending the lives of people with serious and fatal diseases.These state-of-the-art treatments allow doctors to give patients the chance to make a biological “run”. Cell therapies “reset” patients’ immune systems, while gene therapies change or delete disease-causing genes.Here’s what you need to know about what cell and gene therapy are and how they work. What is cell and gene therapy? Some people think that gene therapy and cell therapy are the same thing, but there are important differences.With cell therapy, doctors insert new cells of a…
written by: Allison Goins, Ph.D. | Posted on : January 9thu2024 at 12:00 p.m Ever wonder why cold or dry weather leaves your skin dry, or why certain products make your face feel like it’s on fire? The culprit may be your skin barrier, the ultra-thin shield responsible for protecting your body from the world. Understanding this tiny hero is the first step to achieving glowing, healthy skin. Don’t be afraid of information overload! This article will be your ultimate guide to the skin barrier, from its brick and mortar structure to practical tips to keep it strong and durable.…
Vaginal swelling is a common side effect of rough sex. Here’s why it happens and other causes of vaginal swelling you should know about.For some, rough sex adds a little thrill to their sexual experience. While it can be fun, rough sex may not be the best for your vaginal health. Since your vagina is a bit of a sensitive organ, rough sex can potentially lead to some side effects, one of the most common being vaginal swelling. That’s right – hard sex can lead to vaginal swelling! This is why you should be a little more careful before being…
You can call them tiger stripes if you want, but when the time comes: no woman wants stretch marks But unfortunately, it’s an annoying fact of life, like pubic hair and a lowered metabolism. According to BabyCenter, at least half of women will get these silvery scars during pregnancy (although that sounds like a very modest estimate to me!). Look mom, no stretch marks! That being said, I’ll give you a guess as to what we’re up to #1 customer inquiries it’s about. Are moms-to-be more concerned about trying to prevent morning sickness or increase your breast milk supply? Maybe…
Gluten-free or gluten-freeis? That’s the question… (which we answer!) As registered dietitian nutritionists, we often get questions from clients about whether or not they should follow a gluten-free diet, and if so, how? This article will help you decide if you should (or shouldn’t!) try a gluten-free diet. And if it’s the right route, we’ve provided a list of ingredients and foods to avoid as well as some gluten-free alternatives. First of all.. What is gluten? Gluten is the general name for the proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and a wheat/rye blend called triticale. Gluten helps foods hold their…
The beginning of another year is already upon us! It seems like every time another year goes by, the next one goes by even faster. The end of the year prompts many people to set new goals for themselves that they didn’t achieve the previous year – usually health-related. However, if you’re like me, setting realistic and achievable goals for yourself sounds too confusing and scary to do on your own. I’ve put together a list of very achievable goals for you to try in the coming year. When creating ideas for achievable goals, I wanted to touch base on…
Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude today announced an investment of nearly $13 million for a new research collaboration with scientists at Columbia University, Duke University and Stanford University to expand our understanding of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which are vital proteins that affect humans. health and disease. The collaborative research program is led by two St. Jude, Scott Blanchard, Ph.D., and M. Madan Babu, Ph.D., who are collaborating with Nobel laureate and Howard Hughes Medical Institute researcher Robert Lefkowitz, MD, of Duke University; Jonathan Javitch, MD, Ph.D., of Columbia University. and George Skiniotis, Ph.D., and Alice Ting, Ph.D., both of…
“Find a way to make money doing what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” This timeless adage holds more truth than ever. While many of us navigate traditional careers to make ends meet, the spin-off era has opened up new avenues to turn our hobbies into lucrative sources of income. Let’s delve into the art of turning your passions into profitable side effects that fill your wallet and feed your soul.Choosing profitable hobbiesNot all side hustles are created equal when it comes to earning potential. Here are three examples of hobbies you can leverage to…
In a recent study uploaded to medRxiv preprint server*, researchers in the United States used a combined cohort of 124,313 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2022 (BRFSS) and 10,131 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) participants to uncover demographic factors that modify long-term COVID risk both descriptively and and using multiple logistic regression. The results showed that 21.5% of the BRFSS cohort and 17.1% of the NHIS cohort have the condition. The highest risk was in those who developed severe COVID-19 infections, with age (mean age), gender (female), ethnicity (Hispanic), education level (pre-college), and region of residence significantly increasing the risk…
Do everything you can to grow and nurture a healthy baby when you are pregnant. Of course, healthy pregnancy nutrition is a fundamental step in this process. So, it can be alarming to learn that one of the most beneficial proteins on the pregnancy diet list (fish) can also be one of the most toxic. Unfortunately, widespread ocean pollution means many seafood options are contaminated. Contamination levels vary by geography and the type of fish or shellfish caught. However, mercury is one of the most common toxic metals found in seafood and poses a significant risk to you and your…