Category: Regenerative Medicine News and General Information

The communication between the gut bacteria and the neurologic function, referred to as the gut-brain axis is a novel area of research that has shown us it can regulate different aspects of our health, including brain health through immunologic, metabolic, and endocrine pathways. Different studies have shown associations between gut microbial measures and neurological outcomes, […]

Being obese and overweight can increase the risk of developing multiple health conditions including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. According to studies, excess weight can also cause a chronic inflammatory state in the body. Obesity is associated with this increased inflammatory state in which there is an increase in markers of inflammation and […]

What is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?  Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. It may be due to impaired insulin secretion, resistance to peripheral actions of insulin, or both. Chronic hyperglycemia in synergy with the other metabolic aberrations in patients with diabetes mellitus can cause damage to various organ systems, […]

Alcohol consumption is one of the leading contributors to the global burden of disease and to high healthcare and economic costs. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide, with harmful effects on physical, cognitive, and social functioning. Chronic excessive alcohol consumption is associated with direct and indirect adverse […]

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Some common symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. […]

Physical activity represents a cornerstone in the primary prevention of at least 35 chronic conditions. However, over the past two decades, considerable knowledge has accumulated concerning the significance of exercise as the first-line treatment of several chronic diseases. A review of multiple studies was performed by B.K. Pedersen and B. Saltin, which included the latest […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases and is characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, which causes bradykinesia (slowness of movements) and the characteristic rest tremors. In a new research study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that kurarione, a […]

Lung Cancer  Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer mortality, and like in many other cancers the early detection is key to improve survival. Unfortunately there are no reliable blood-based tests available for early-stage lung cancer diagnosis. One test commonly used for screening of lung cancer is low dose computed tomography, but […]

The effects of sleep deprivation and how it can affect our health in multiple areas including cognition, physiological, and physical is an extensively studied subject. But according to studies both short sleep, which is considered to be less than 6 hours, and long sleep, more than 8 hours can cause unfavorable health outcomes. What is […]