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 " For years, scientists have known that these microbes can make us sick, keep us healthy or appear to do nothing at all. Richie's work suggests that certain gut microbes influence the likelihood of someone getting colon cancer and explores how the microbes are driving colon inflammation and outcompeting healthy microbes. "Continuing this research into how  microbes  can lead to colon inflammation and compete with us for resources is really exciting and will help people with colon cancers by personalizing their medicine," Richie said." For more details: Researchers explore links between gut microbes and effective colon cancer care And a related book: https://amzn.to/3wKdw3V

  "Researchers estimate that more than 1 billion people globally have obesity. Obesity can increase a person’s risk for several health problems, including joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Scientists from Imperial College London in the United Kingdom and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have recently found that high levels of caffeine in the blood over a long time, influenced by consumption and genetically controlled metabolism, may help protect the body against both obesity and joint disease." For more details: Higher blood caffeine levels linked to lower obesity and osteoarthritis risk And a related post: Coffee and Your Health: The Good and the Bad

 " Like other herpesviruses, KSHV often has no symptoms initially and remains in the body after primary infection. The virus stays dormant, suppressed by the immune system. However, KSHV can reactivate when immunity is weakened – as in older people, those with HIV/AIDS, and transplant recipients. In these high-risk groups, the now active virus can trigger aggressive cancers. KSHV-induced cancers are fast-acting, aggressive and difficult to treat. An estimated 10% of people in North America and Northern Europe have KSHV, but this ranges throughout the globe. More than 50% of individuals in parts of Northen Africa are estimated to have the virus. Experts estimate these rates are higher, as KSHV often goes undiagnosed because of lack of symptoms. These findings have implications that reach past KSHV; researchers can apply knowledge about KSHV to other cancer-associated viruses that might use the same process to cause cancer." For more details: Study Uncovers How Virus Causes Can...

"Coffee – it’s the world’s most consumed beverage (after water), with the planet slurping  two billion cups  a day. But how healthy is all that caffeine? Surely nothing that addictive could be good for us? Turns out, it might be – and it doesn’t seem to be incurring any significant harm either. That’s according to a significant pile of research into the health effects of caffeine, which has been conducted over decades. We break down some of the key, recent findings below." For more details: Coffee and Your Health: The Good and the Bad   And a related book: https://amzn.to/3V6deOR

"Abstract Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an enduring herb belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It originates from the Mediterranean region and is characterized by its small, aromatic leaves, and sturdy stem. Appreciated for its robust and delightful scent, thyme is widely embraced as a culinary herb. However, its significance extends far beyond the kitchen, as it has been utilized medicinally for centuries. This is owing to the occurrence of active compounds like thymol and carvacrol, which possess noteworthy antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory attributes. Throughout history, thyme has been employed in the treatment of respiratory disorders, digestive ailments, and other diseases. The main objective of this study was to conduct an extensive review of the thyme plant, encompassing its classification, historical background, geographical distribution, chemical composition, and both economic and medicinal applications, particularly emphasizing its antiparasitic propertie...

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"  "As humans, we are strongly motivated to seek out   social bonds   that are warm, dependable, friendly and supportive," explained George Slavich. He directs the Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. "Losing someone close to us terminates that bond and the social and physical protection they provided, which historically could have put the body at an increased risk of physical danger," he added in a UCLA article. Much of that danger comes from a hypervigilant, but in some ways weakened, immune system." For more details: Grief affects the body, not just the mind