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Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.

16 Jan 2024

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

The role of dietary ingredients in modifying the progression and development of endometriosis.

4 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Study finds promising new approach to treating locally advanced pancreatic cancer

A new Phase Ib/II study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center found that combining sensitizing drugs with a specific form of radiation therapy may be more effective in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, yielding a higher progression-free survival (PFS) and overall response rate (ORR).

28 Nov 2023

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Study reveals that both active and passive tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy or lactation significantly increases the levels of toxic micro-elements like mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic in breast milk, posing serious health risks to infants.

27 Nov 2023

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

The relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

20 Nov 2023

Moringa-infused gluten-free sourdough offers health boost for all, especially celiacs

Researchers have developed a gluten-free sourdough bread fortified with Moringa oleifera, an unconventional crop known for its health benefits. The study found that this novel bread formulation offers enhanced nutritional content, including higher levels of protein and essential minerals, making it a viable option for people with celiac disease and those seeking healthier bread alternatives.

30 Oct 2023

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Allison Roderick has a warning and a pledge for rural residents of her county: The water from their wells could be contaminated, but the government can help make it safe.

24 Oct 2023

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Researchers collated scientific evidence on advancements in research for nutrient-rich foods.

7 Aug 2023

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

A group of authors summarized adjuvant mechanisms, characteristics, and applications, seeking to overcome current vaccine limitations.

21 Jul 2023

New insights into the growth dynamics of mineral dendrites

An international research team involving scientists from the University of Vienna, the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw and Univeristy of Edinburgh has described the process of growing three-dimensional manganese dendrites.

10 Jul 2023

From deserts to desserts: cacti components for new functional foods

Researchers described promising features of using cactus in the food sector, addressing the plant's functional, nutritional, and sustainable qualities.

29 Jun 2023

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Researchers compared the mineral content and absorption of plant-based meat-free (vegan and vegetarian) burgers and beef burgers.

15 Jun 2023

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

A new study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition addresses stunting of growth, a significant marker of nutritional deficiency in childhood, via a review of child growth and development measures, in relation to human milk components such as micronutrients, macronutrients, and bioactives.

14 Jun 2023

Manganese News and Research

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Could your diet impact endometriosis? Research points to dietary insights for treatment

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study finds promising new approach to treating locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

Moringa-infused gluten-free sourdough offers health boost for all, especially celiacs

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

New insights into the growth dynamics of mineral dendrites

From deserts to desserts: cacti components for new functional foods

Meat-free minerals: the mineral content, bioaccessibility, and bioavailability of iron and zinc vegetarian and vegan burgers

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Use of bee pollen as a nutrient source

As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

Meet Dr. Chao Ma: Pioneering 'Leukemia-on-a-Chip' for CAR T Cell Therapy at SLAS 2024

RNA Therapies in Liver Disease: Insights from Ochre Bio's CEO

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