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Urolithin A: How a Compound Found in Pomegranates Might Affect Heart Function

A substance that can be produced in the human body from, among other things, components found in pomegranates, walnuts, and certain berries is taking center stage in cardiovascular research. Scientists

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The Molecular Diary: Why Your Immune System Writes a Very Personal Story

As soon as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, our immune system enters another particularly intense period. Colds and other infections are going around—and yet people react surprisingly

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Belly Fat and Vitamin D Deficiency: Study Shows Increased Risk of Death in People Age 50 and Older

A new large-scale, long-term study suggests that two common health problems in older adults may be particularly harmful when they occur together: abdominal obesity—that is, excessive belly fat—and vitamin D

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More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up: How Coffee Might Activate an Important Protective Mechanism in the Body

Coffee has repeatedly been linked to a longer life expectancy and a lower risk of various chronic diseases. However, scientists have not yet fully understood the biological processes that could

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Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Possible New Approach to Hair Loss

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss and affects millions of men and women worldwide. It is often referred to as male or female pattern hair

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A Certain Amino Acid Could Slow Down Age-Related Mental Decline

Scientists may have discovered a hidden biological switch that helps determine the speed of the ageing process in the body. A study published in PLOS Biology suggests that decreasing levels

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