by ShellyManning | Feb 19, 2023
Gout is a serious disease in humans that is on the rise. Many animals, on the other hand, cannot develop gout. Researchers have just published a study in Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology that uses the resistance of some animals to gout to propose a...
by ShellyManning | Feb 18, 2023
One of the leading myths about osteoporosis is that it’s caused by a lack of calcium in the diet. You have probably also heard that you need to strengthen your bones with exercise. However, according to a new study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,...
by ShellyManning | Feb 12, 2023
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the chief causes of death in the United States, which is why it is so necessary to identify groups that are at high risk of it. Biological factors that increase the risk of CKD are conditions such as high blood pressure and...
by ShellyManning | Feb 4, 2023
Many studies have reported that there is a serious imbalance in the gut bacteria of people with arthritis and that probiotics can help treat it. Not all probiotics are created equal, however. A new study in the journal Nutrients reveals the type of bacteria that needs...
by ShellyManning | Jan 29, 2023
We know that osteoporosis causes bones to weaken. We also know that if you suffer from osteoporosis, you’re at critical risk of breaking bones. There are many factors that increase the risk of people with osteoporosis breaking bones. A new study from BMC Women’s...