Posts by: Dena
Sarepta bags drug to fully unlock DMD gene therapy opportunity
Sarepta Therapeutics has secured a license to a drug that could enable more patients to receive its gene therapies. The deal grants...
Metabolites in urine point the way to a more healthful diet
After examining the link between metabolites in urine and overall health, researchers created a 5-minute test to reveal a person’s...
More than honey: Propolis from Brazilian bees harbors potent anti-inflammatory properties
Inflammation is an important part of the body’s immune response to foreign substances or invaders. It is commonly associated with...
African hemp boosts sperm quality, improves antioxidant levels
The Nigerian hemp (Cannabis sativa) is known to cause male gonadotoxicity (damage to the testes), which could be temporary or permanent....
Compound in horny goat weed can promote cartilage repair
An osteochondral defect refers to a focal area of damage that affects the cartilage as well as the bone under it. It is usually caused by...
Rosemary essential oil can enhance working memory in children
Fresh or dried, the fragrant rosemary is an essential part of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. But that’s not all. This...
Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes
An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle,...
Adding minerals to drinking water: Can it help with high blood pressure?
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have hypertension (high blood pressure). It is the leading preventable cause of premature death...
Study: Vitamin D deficiency found to increase the risk of fatal coronavirus infections and a deadly “cytokine storm”
People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of contracting a fatal coronavirus infection, a new study has revealed. A...
Vegan Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread)
I’m not attempting to share a definitive tsoureki here by any means; that would be impossible, since it’s a bread that probably...
