Gut microbes found to help mend damaged muscles in mice
A Harvard-led study shows that the gut microbiota acts as the training camp for a class of immune cells that are recruited to heal muscle injury.
March 6, 2023 • ~9 min
People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions
A THC-like substance that occurs naturally in humans and other vertebrates helps maintain immunity, memory, nerve function and more – and research suggests a lack of it can harm health.
Feb. 22, 2023 • ~9 min
Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why
Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.
Jan. 13, 2023 • ~10 min
Meditation and mindfulness offer an abundance of health benefits and may be as effective as medication for treating certain conditions
Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~11 min
Sepsis is one of the most expensive medical conditions in the world – new research clarifies how it can lead to cell death
An overactive immune response to infection can be deadly. Studying how one key player called tumor necrosis factor, or TNF, induces lethal immune responses could provide new treatment targets.
Dec. 23, 2022 • ~7 min
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