Bacteria In Mouth Hold Clues To Esophageal Cancer

Bacteria living in mouth may hold clues to deadly form of esophageal cancer that often goes undetected until treatment options are limited and prognosis poor. Researchers in South Africa have identified distinctive bacterial patterns in patients saliva, raising possibility that simple, inexpensive test could eventually help identify people who need further screening. Read More

#FishOil Delivered #Omega-3 To #Brain But #Diet Works Better

Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements hoping to protect memory and keep brains healthy as they age, spending over $1 billion annually. These products contain omega-3 fatty acids, essential nutrients helping build and maintain connections between brain cells supporting memory, learning, and cognitive functions. But new study suggests getting more omega-3s into brain through supplements may not provide protection many people expect from high doses.  Read more

Dental Implants May Lower Immunity

Researchers have uncovered surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: implants themselves can contribute to problem significantly and unexpectedly. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss around implants progressively.   Read More

Brain Flickers Between Conscious And Unconscious Vision 15 Times A Second

Even as you fix your gaze on screen in front of you to read these words, your brain may be flickering between what you consciously taking in and other visual information that never quite reaches your awareness. New preprint study involving both macaque monkeys and humans suggests brain may be switching back and forth between conscious and unconscious information around 15 times second, raising strange possibility that something other than visual availability guiding your conscious experience   Read More

Petting Your Dog Protects Heart And Brain Health

Amazing thing about pets is not just wonderful relationships we get to have with them, these beautiful creatures are actually good for us too. Research showing petting your dog or cat can lower stress levels, and it even an effect we can see in brain, highlighting deep human-animal bond. While health perks of pet ownership well known, there still lot we do not fully understand about how they emerge and benefit wellbeing. Read more

Warning Signs Of Bone/Joint Problems In Children

Children are constantly growing, running, jumping, and exploring world around them, while occasional aches and minor injuries common during childhood and activity. Persistent leg pain, frequent falls, or difficulty walking should not always be dismissed as normal part of growing up, requiring careful parental attention and evaluation.Read More

Aging Cells Hold Hidden Clue To Detecting Depression Early

Scientists have discovered that biological aging of certain white blood cells may provide important clue to depression, potentially opening door to blood test. The Study found measuring how quickly immune cells age can help predict emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression, including hopelessness and loss of pleasure interestingly.Read More