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Can going to a haunted house boost the immune system?

Visiting haunted houses could improve immune responses by lowering inflammatory markers and white blood cell counts.
Recreational fear offers a mix of enjoyment and fear, impacting emotional regulation positively.

Experts reveal surprise benefits of cold weather

Embracing the cold can lead to improvements in health, mood and appearance
Exercising outdoors in the winter can boost metabolism and strengthen the heart

A Little Bit of Dirt Is Good for You

Exposure to dirt microbes can have positive effects on mental and physical health, improving immune systems and microbiome health.

Can going to a haunted house boost the immune system?

Visiting haunted houses could improve immune responses by lowering inflammatory markers and white blood cell counts.
Recreational fear offers a mix of enjoyment and fear, impacting emotional regulation positively.

Experts reveal surprise benefits of cold weather

Embracing the cold can lead to improvements in health, mood and appearance
Exercising outdoors in the winter can boost metabolism and strengthen the heart

A Little Bit of Dirt Is Good for You

Exposure to dirt microbes can have positive effects on mental and physical health, improving immune systems and microbiome health.
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#public-health

8 Factors That Put You at Risk of Severe Flu

Flu infections significantly impact vulnerable populations, particularly young children and older adults, leading to high rates of hospitalization and mortality.

US tuberculosis cases were at their the highest level in a decade in 2023

Tuberculosis cases in the US highest in a decade, 16% increase from 2022
Factors contributing to rising TB cases include international surge, weakened immune systems

8 Factors That Put You at Risk of Severe Flu

Flu infections significantly impact vulnerable populations, particularly young children and older adults, leading to high rates of hospitalization and mortality.

US tuberculosis cases were at their the highest level in a decade in 2023

Tuberculosis cases in the US highest in a decade, 16% increase from 2022
Factors contributing to rising TB cases include international surge, weakened immune systems
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#covid-19

What Causes Dangerous Inflammation in Children With Covid?

Covid-19 can trigger an autoimmune reaction in some children leading to MIS-C.

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

Mental illness significantly increases the risk of severe Covid outcomes, akin to other known health risks.
Severe or unmanaged mental health conditions present the greatest risk during Covid.

COVID-19's Surprising Effect on Cancer

COVID-19 may trigger immune responses that inadvertently help fight cancer by reprogramming monocytes to target tumors.

Could This Common Antibiotic Gel Help You Avoid COVID?

Scientists do not encourage using Neosporin in the nose for COVID protection, but initial studies show potential in boosting the body's innate immune system.

How COVID-19 Vaccines and Infections Are Tweaking Our Immunity

After vaccination and infection, the immune system develops broader defenses against COVID-19, including variants.
T cells generated in response to Omicron variants recognize conserved parts of the virus, helping to prevent severe reinfections.

What Happened When a Man Got 217 COVID-19 Vaccines

The extreme case of a man receiving 217 COVID-19 vaccinations sparked scientific curiosity.
Scientists studied the man to understand the effects of hyper-vaccination on the immune system.

What Causes Dangerous Inflammation in Children With Covid?

Covid-19 can trigger an autoimmune reaction in some children leading to MIS-C.

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

Mental illness significantly increases the risk of severe Covid outcomes, akin to other known health risks.
Severe or unmanaged mental health conditions present the greatest risk during Covid.

COVID-19's Surprising Effect on Cancer

COVID-19 may trigger immune responses that inadvertently help fight cancer by reprogramming monocytes to target tumors.

Could This Common Antibiotic Gel Help You Avoid COVID?

Scientists do not encourage using Neosporin in the nose for COVID protection, but initial studies show potential in boosting the body's innate immune system.

How COVID-19 Vaccines and Infections Are Tweaking Our Immunity

After vaccination and infection, the immune system develops broader defenses against COVID-19, including variants.
T cells generated in response to Omicron variants recognize conserved parts of the virus, helping to prevent severe reinfections.

What Happened When a Man Got 217 COVID-19 Vaccines

The extreme case of a man receiving 217 COVID-19 vaccinations sparked scientific curiosity.
Scientists studied the man to understand the effects of hyper-vaccination on the immune system.
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Is Zinc Good for Colds?

Zinc may help shorten the duration of colds when taken shortly after symptoms appear, but has associated costs and risks.
#neuroinflammation

Endogenous self-peptides guard immune privilege of the central nervous system

The CNS is not isolated from the immune system and retains communication through regulatory self-peptides.

Webinar: Neuroimmune Mechanisms Linking Inflammatory Processes with Cognitive, Social, and Affective Functions

Immune system activation, particularly neuroinflammation, impacts cognitive and emotional processing in the brain.

Endogenous self-peptides guard immune privilege of the central nervous system

The CNS is not isolated from the immune system and retains communication through regulatory self-peptides.

Webinar: Neuroimmune Mechanisms Linking Inflammatory Processes with Cognitive, Social, and Affective Functions

Immune system activation, particularly neuroinflammation, impacts cognitive and emotional processing in the brain.
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Why Dirt Is Good For Kids - And Could Lead To A Healthier Adulthood

Exposure to microbes in dirt can benefit children's health by strengthening their immune systems and lowering allergy risks.

Research reveals hidden antibiotics in non-immune proteins

Cesar de la Fuente's team has discovered encrypted peptides that play an important role in the immune system, previously unknown to science.

Author Correction: A physical wiring diagram for the human immune system

The article had critical corrections regarding figures and missing references that were subsequently updated for accuracy.
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When Two Sea Aliens Become One

Comb jellies are ancient creatures with unique biological traits, including spontaneous fusion, which offers new insights into evolution and immune systems.
#medical-research

SF scientists crack case of severe illness that put children 'on death's door' after COVID

Researchers have discovered and named Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) after identifying the mysterious severe illness connected to SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Scientists uncover previously unknown blood type after 50-year mystery

Identification of 'Mal' protein enables doctors to better manage blood transfusions for patients with severe immune reactions.
Discovery could save hundreds of lives by addressing issues with rare blood transfusion reactions.

SF scientists crack case of severe illness that put children 'on death's door' after COVID

Researchers have discovered and named Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) after identifying the mysterious severe illness connected to SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Scientists uncover previously unknown blood type after 50-year mystery

Identification of 'Mal' protein enables doctors to better manage blood transfusions for patients with severe immune reactions.
Discovery could save hundreds of lives by addressing issues with rare blood transfusion reactions.
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#nutrition

9 Immune Boosting Foods and Supplements

A balanced diet rich in nutrients is essential for supporting the immune system during cold and flu season.

Study Confirms What Grandma Knew: Fresh Yogurt Reigns Supreme

Fresh, unpasteurized yogurt provides greater immune benefits than heat-treated yogurt.
Live bacteria in fresh yogurt significantly enhance adaptive immunity markers.
A strong gut microbiome relationship is essential for overall immune health.

9 Immune Boosting Foods and Supplements

A balanced diet rich in nutrients is essential for supporting the immune system during cold and flu season.

Study Confirms What Grandma Knew: Fresh Yogurt Reigns Supreme

Fresh, unpasteurized yogurt provides greater immune benefits than heat-treated yogurt.
Live bacteria in fresh yogurt significantly enhance adaptive immunity markers.
A strong gut microbiome relationship is essential for overall immune health.
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#health-risks

Can Drinking Alcohol Prevent Food Poisoning?

Consuming alcohol around the time of eating contaminated food may provide some protection against food poisoning, but evidence is limited.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.

Can Drinking Alcohol Prevent Food Poisoning?

Consuming alcohol around the time of eating contaminated food may provide some protection against food poisoning, but evidence is limited.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.
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#viral-infections

Taking Testosterone Changes the Immune System in Fascinating Ways

Testosterone treatment in transgender men alters immune pathways, aligning them more closely with those of cisgender men.

Testosterone may affect transgender men's immune system - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone therapy in transgender men can significantly affect immune system responses, impacting susceptibility to viral infections and autoimmune diseases.

Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer's Patients' Blood - News Center

Altered immune genes in Alzheimer's patients may result from viral infections or environmental factors.
Epigenetic changes in immune cells in Alzheimer's patients may indicate increased risk for the disease.

Taking Testosterone Changes the Immune System in Fascinating Ways

Testosterone treatment in transgender men alters immune pathways, aligning them more closely with those of cisgender men.

Testosterone may affect transgender men's immune system - LGBTQ Nation

Testosterone therapy in transgender men can significantly affect immune system responses, impacting susceptibility to viral infections and autoimmune diseases.

Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer's Patients' Blood - News Center

Altered immune genes in Alzheimer's patients may result from viral infections or environmental factors.
Epigenetic changes in immune cells in Alzheimer's patients may indicate increased risk for the disease.
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Daily briefing: Scientists almost have nuclear clocks ticking

A nuclear clock may soon be developed after scientists demonstrated necessary ingredients using a laser device.

What Is a Dairy Allergy, and If You Are Allergic to Milk, What Are the Symptoms?

Dairy allergy is an immune response to milk proteins, and despite common outgrowing in childhood, many adults still suffer lifelong symptoms.

Unlocking the Power of Glutathione | Gluten Free & More

Glutathione is vital for detoxification, immune support, and as a powerful antioxidant for overall health.

Structural insights into the high-affinity IgE receptor FcRI complex - Nature

Understanding IgE receptor structures aids in comprehending allergic responses and immune receptor functionality.

Here's why some people should wear a mask and gloves while gardening

Wearing a mask and gloves while gardening can reduce the risk of inhaling drug-resistant fungus found in compost and bulbs.

Innovative cancer therapies offer new hope

New cancer treatments using immune system, theranostics, and AI are rapidly evolving to combat the disease effectively.

Can Dogs Really Get Seasonal Allergies? These Bizarre Behaviors Could Be A Sign

Dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies that manifest as itchy, inflamed skin, not runny noses or itchy eyes like humans.
#gut-bacteria

How high-fat diets feed breast cancer

A high-fat diet increases Desulfovibrio bacteria in the gut, suppresses the immune system, and accelerates tumor growth.

Your appendix is not, in fact, useless. This anatomy professor explains

The appendix, often thought to be a useless organ, actually has functions that can help us.
Recent research shows that the appendix plays a role in immune function and the maintenance of gut bacteria.

How high-fat diets feed breast cancer

A high-fat diet increases Desulfovibrio bacteria in the gut, suppresses the immune system, and accelerates tumor growth.

Your appendix is not, in fact, useless. This anatomy professor explains

The appendix, often thought to be a useless organ, actually has functions that can help us.
Recent research shows that the appendix plays a role in immune function and the maintenance of gut bacteria.
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#inflammation

Do Hot Summer Temperatures Weaken the Immune System?

Climate change impacts immune system response to heat, potentially affecting its ability to fight off infections.

Does Cycling Improve Prostate Health?

Regular cycling may reduce the risk of developing advanced or fatal prostate cancer.
Cycling can potentially lower inflammation and boost the immune system, which may have positive effects on prostate health.

Do Hot Summer Temperatures Weaken the Immune System?

Climate change impacts immune system response to heat, potentially affecting its ability to fight off infections.

Does Cycling Improve Prostate Health?

Regular cycling may reduce the risk of developing advanced or fatal prostate cancer.
Cycling can potentially lower inflammation and boost the immune system, which may have positive effects on prostate health.
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#health

Hacking the immune system could slow ageing - here's how

Restoring balance to immune cells can rejuvenate the entire body, potentially extending lifespan and overall health in mice.

This Unhealthy Activity Could Alter Your Immune System Forever

Smoking negatively affects the immune system, even years after quitting.
Smoking has a greater influence on the immune response compared to other environmental factors.

Smoking is the factor that most alters our defenses, even years after quitting

Smoking is the factor that most alters defenses, even years after quitting.
White blood cells of ex-smokers remain altered for years.

Hacking the immune system could slow ageing - here's how

Restoring balance to immune cells can rejuvenate the entire body, potentially extending lifespan and overall health in mice.

This Unhealthy Activity Could Alter Your Immune System Forever

Smoking negatively affects the immune system, even years after quitting.
Smoking has a greater influence on the immune response compared to other environmental factors.

Smoking is the factor that most alters our defenses, even years after quitting

Smoking is the factor that most alters defenses, even years after quitting.
White blood cells of ex-smokers remain altered for years.
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An experimental vaccine increases survival rates by up to 50% in four people with highly-aggressive brain cancer

A personalized experimental vaccine extended the lives of glioblastoma patients by up to 50% in a small trial.
#physical-activity

Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Boosting the immune system is crucial for overall health and can be achieved through dietary choices, supplements, and exercise.

Should I worry about how much sleep I'm getting?

Of all the things to worry about in life, sleep may be the most pernicious.Most things you either can directly control (your booze intake, Twitter consumption, exercise regime) or you can't (pollution, bees dying, malevolent artificial intelligence).But sleep sits right in the middle: even if you feel as if you are giving yourself enough, are you really?

Top Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Boosting the immune system is crucial for overall health and can be achieved through dietary choices, supplements, and exercise.

Should I worry about how much sleep I'm getting?

Of all the things to worry about in life, sleep may be the most pernicious.Most things you either can directly control (your booze intake, Twitter consumption, exercise regime) or you can't (pollution, bees dying, malevolent artificial intelligence).But sleep sits right in the middle: even if you feel as if you are giving yourself enough, are you really?
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Does gut flora affect social relationships?

Gut microbiota influences social phobia and brain processing of social interactions.
Intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in metabolic, protective, and immune functions in the body.

Release of Inhibitory Pathways May Promote Immune Response to HIV - News Center

Inhibiting immune cell signaling pathway in HIV-1 model can reduce viral persistence with antiretroviral therapy
Research by Elena Martinelli's lab sheds light on TGF-beta impact on HIV-1 latency and immune responses
#mental-health

Should I worry about my gut microbiome?

The gut microbiome, consisting of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, has been found to affect various aspects of human health, including the immune system and mental health.
Research suggests that there is a bidirectional relationship between the gut and the brain, with signals traveling both ways through the gut-brain axis.

The Importance of Exercising Daily - Social Media Explorer

Regular exercise boosts brain activity and can help improve mental health.
Exercise can strengthen the immune system, aiding in disease prevention and promoting a better quality of life.

Do Not Leave Your Health in the Cold: The Importance of Staying Active in the Winter | Entrepreneur

Engaging in safe, cold-weather activities can help you remain active during the winter months.
Regular exercise in winter can boost the immune system, prevent seasonal affective disorder, and improve overall well-being.

Should I worry about my gut microbiome?

The gut microbiome, consisting of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, has been found to affect various aspects of human health, including the immune system and mental health.
Research suggests that there is a bidirectional relationship between the gut and the brain, with signals traveling both ways through the gut-brain axis.

The Importance of Exercising Daily - Social Media Explorer

Regular exercise boosts brain activity and can help improve mental health.
Exercise can strengthen the immune system, aiding in disease prevention and promoting a better quality of life.

Do Not Leave Your Health in the Cold: The Importance of Staying Active in the Winter | Entrepreneur

Engaging in safe, cold-weather activities can help you remain active during the winter months.
Regular exercise in winter can boost the immune system, prevent seasonal affective disorder, and improve overall well-being.
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People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System

ME/CFS is a complex illness affecting immune and nervous systems. Historical disbelief hindered research progress.

A Mom Of Three Explains Why She Stopped Worrying About Germs

Parents may become more relaxed about germs and illnesses as they have more children.
Some parents believe that exposure to germs can build their children's immune systems.

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.
Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus.

Vitamin C - An MVP In The Vitamin World | Gluten Free & More

Vitamin C is a highly effective nutrient that supports the immune system.
LivOn Labs Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C is a recommended form of supplementation with an advanced delivery system.
#long-covid

Study identifies potential biomarker to detect long Covid

Long Covid affects one in eight people and is associated with more than 200 symptoms.
A study in Science identified a potential biomarker in blood, changes to blood serum proteins in the complement system, that can detect long Covid.

Study identifies potential biomarker to detect long Covid

Long Covid affects one in eight people and is associated with more than 200 symptoms.
A study in Science identified a potential biomarker in blood, changes to blood serum proteins in the complement system, that can detect long Covid.

Study identifies potential biomarker to detect long Covid

Long Covid affects one in eight people and is associated with more than 200 symptoms.
A study in Science identified a potential biomarker in blood, changes to blood serum proteins in the complement system, that can detect long Covid.

Study identifies potential biomarker to detect long Covid

Long Covid affects one in eight people and is associated with more than 200 symptoms.
A study in Science identified a potential biomarker in blood, changes to blood serum proteins in the complement system, that can detect long Covid.
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#pandemic-prevention

Stanford researchers think future pandemics could be prevented with universal vaccines

Researchers at Stanford University believe it's possible to prevent the next worldwide pandemic before it starts.
They have found that ramping up the innate immune system can provide broad protection against various viruses, including those we've never been exposed to.

Stanford researchers think future pandemics could be prevented with universal vaccines

Researchers at Stanford University believe it's possible to prevent the next worldwide pandemic before it starts.
They have found that ramping up the innate immune system can provide broad protection against various viruses, including those we've never been exposed to.

Stanford researchers think future pandemics could be prevented with universal vaccines

Researchers at Stanford University believe it's possible to prevent the next worldwide pandemic before it starts.
They have found that ramping up the innate immune system can provide broad protection against various viruses, including those we've never been exposed to.

Stanford researchers think future pandemics could be prevented with universal vaccines

Researchers at Stanford University believe it's possible to prevent the next worldwide pandemic before it starts.
They have found that ramping up the innate immune system can provide broad protection against various viruses, including those we've never been exposed to.
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Stanford researchers think future pandemics could be prevented with universal vaccines

Researchers at Stanford University believe it's possible to prevent the next worldwide pandemic before it starts.
They have found that ramping up the innate immune system can provide broad protection against various viruses, including those we've never been exposed to.

New reasons eating less fat should be one of your resolutions

High-fat diets affect genes linked to obesity, colon cancer, irritable bowels, immune system, brain function, and potentially COVID-19 risk.
A UC Riverside study fed mice three different high-fat diets and found concerning changes in gene expression, impacting various bodily functions.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.

7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.
Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks.
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7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.
Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks.

7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.
Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks.

7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.
Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks.

7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.
Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks.
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How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?

Pathogens must overcome barriers to enter the body and reproduce, while evading the immune system.
The number of microbes that enter the body usually needs to be high enough to overcome defenses and start an infection.
The infectious dose varies by pathogen, and some require a very small number of organisms to start an infection.
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R.S.V. Vaccine Approved for Older Adults

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved GSK's vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus, or R.S.V., for adults who are 60 and older, the company said.The vaccine, to be sold as Arexvy, appears to be the first in the world approved for sale to protect older adults.Image An transmission electron microscopic image of R.S.V.Credit...Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The F.D.A. estimates that R.S.V. is associated with 6,000 to 10,000 deaths each year in adults 65 and older and at least 60,000 hospitalizations in that age group.

Gene-edited cells move science closer to repairing damaged hearts

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, but fixing damaged tissue has been a unique biological challenge.(N/A/iStock)Scientists seeking to combat the nation's number one killer have discovered why experiments using cell transplants to repair damage from a heart attack wind up backfiring and causing life-threatening arrhythmias.

R.S.V. Vaccine Approved for Older Adults

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved GSK's vaccine for the respiratory syncytial virus, or R.S.V., for adults who are 60 and older, the company said.The vaccine, to be sold as Arexvy, appears to be the first in the world approved for sale to protect older adults.Image An transmission electron microscopic image of R.S.V.Credit...Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The F.D.A. estimates that R.S.V. is associated with 6,000 to 10,000 deaths each year in adults 65 and older and at least 60,000 hospitalizations in that age group.

Gene-edited cells move science closer to repairing damaged hearts

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States, but fixing damaged tissue has been a unique biological challenge.(N/A/iStock)Scientists seeking to combat the nation's number one killer have discovered why experiments using cell transplants to repair damage from a heart attack wind up backfiring and causing life-threatening arrhythmias.
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Chocolate doesn't cause acne but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom

TRUE When you've got a cold, the best thing you can eat is a hearty, nutritious soup, says Lambert.Chicken contains vitamin B12, plus other antioxidants and vitamins which support the immune system and aid digestion.It's also rich in protein, which is good for cellular repair.Adding more veg also increases the vitamins and minerals that are needed to aid recovery.

The big idea: can writing make you healthier?

Like many anguished teens, I often felt that my best friend was my diary.I would enter my bedroom in a terrible mood, but as the sentences took shape on the page, whatever was troubling me no longer felt like quite as much of a catastrophe.I wasn't able to extinguish every sadness, but often felt calmer, as if a physical pressure had lifted from my chest.
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