In humans, when an egg is fertilized there is no guarantee of reproductive success. Most of the embryos stop developing and perish within days of fertilization, usually because of an abnormal number of chromosomes. In a recently published study, researchers from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons have found that the majority of mistakes […]
In recent years our understanding of the role of gut health and microbiome has increased tremendously. We have learned that it plays an important role in the pathogenesis of multiple health conditions. Studies have revealed that gut microbiota strains can adapt and evolve throughout the lifetime of the host, raising the possibility that changes in […]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects about 2.8 million people globally. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves. Recently, a […]
There is growing evidence that moderate alcohol consumption adversely impacts brain health, which contradicts earlier claims that moderate alcohol consumption could be beneficial due to some compounds in it. The pathological mechanisms by which alcohol is not yet well understood. One possibility according to some research is that iron overload contributes to alcohol-related neurodegeneration. For […]
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. Being active has shown to have many health benefits. It can help increase your physical and mental health and even help us live longer. Physical exercise and sleep are reciprocally related through multiple physiological and psychological processes. […]
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. One of the main reasons is because unlike other organs in our body the heart cannot repair itself properly after an injury. One area of research is the generation of organs using bioengineering technology. To build a heart researchers need to replicate […]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), includes two conditions, Cronh’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions are associated with acute and chronic inflammation of the intestine. Some risk factors to develop IBD include genetic predisposition and factors that alter gut microbiota, such as antibiotics. The effect of nutrition in IBD remains poorly understood, but diets that cause […]
In addition to supporting infant nutrition and development, human lactation and breastfeeding have evolved to protect infants against infectious diseases (ID): breastfed infants have dramatically lower ID risk than infants fed milk substitutes. The activity of the immune system of milk (ISOM) likely plays an important role in this protection. The ISOM includes leukocytes, antibodies, […]
The current estimate of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) prevalence in the US exceeds 6 million people. While some evidence suggests that incidence of dementia may be decreasing due to improvements in average cardiovascular health, the number of affected individuals is growing because of our aging population. Most treatments available for AD offer limited symptomatic relief. That […]
In recent years there have been multiple studies that have shown that the use of probiotics to help maintain the good bacteria in the body is essential and can help in multiple conditions. Microorganisms inhabit most areas of our bodies. According to some studies these microorganisms can impact pregnancy and other health outcomes. Recently, a […]