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This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammation

A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths. Some people…

3 days ago

Scientists discover a weak spot shared by polio and common cold viruses

Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have uncovered a crucial step that enteroviruses use to reproduce inside…

3 weeks ago

Scientists say this common sweetener may be quietly rewiring your metabolism

A growing body of research is pointing to fructose as more than just a source of extra calories. A new…

4 weeks ago

A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney…

4 weeks ago

A common nutrient could supercharge cancer treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered a surprising new role for zeaxanthin, a plant-based compound best known for…

2 months ago

A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches,…

5 months ago

Scientists find hidden brain damage from a common pesticide

A new investigation has identified a connection between prenatal exposure to the commonly used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and measurable differences…

7 months ago

This common liver supplement could boost cancer treatment success

Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that harnesses the body's own immune defenses to attack tumors. It has shown remarkable success…

8 months ago

Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to…

8 months ago

The common cold’s unexpected superpower against COVID

A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold --…

9 months ago