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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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5 Signs You Are Eating More Protein Than You Need
Too much protein can deteriorate your health in more ways than one. It can also trigger several health conditions. Keep reading to understand the adverse effects of consuming excess protein.
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Alzheimer's Research Uncovers Role of Tau Protein in Disease Development, Could Provide New Treatment Target
Researchers have uncovered the role of a protein called tau, which is a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. A study by Flinders University provides hope for preventing the tau transformation process from happening, so that there is no toxic effect on brain cells. The research also provides a new mechanism to explain how the...
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These Cooking Methods Are Making Your Food Toxic
What you eat is important. But how you cook is equally important. Some nutrients are water-soluble and some are heat-sensitive, these may be completely destroyed by some cooking methods.
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Broccoli and Cauliflower May Pose a Cure To Toxic Skin Disease
According to study, the compound blocks the hypoxia-inducible factor protein which helps curtail the growth of cancer tumour.
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Parkinson's May Begin In Gut Cells: Study
Alpha-synuclein is the subject of much ongoing research on Parkinson's, as it is the main component of Lewy bodies, or toxic protein deposits that take up residence in brain cells,killing them from the inside.
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Defective Brain Cells Are Spreading Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Neurodegenerative diseases may be linked to defective brain cells disposing toxic proteins that make neighboring cells sick.
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Marijuana Have Potential To Cure Alzheimer's Disease: Study
An active compound in marijuana can contribute to the removal of toxic proteins in the brain, which are thought to kickstart the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
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Study Reveals Drug That May Slow Down Alzheimer's
In a first, researchers have shown that a drug that boosts activity in the brain's "garbage disposal" system can decrease levels of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
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Does Fungus Cause Alzheimer's? Ask Experts
Traces of fungus have been discovered in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers, researchers said today, relaunching the question: might the disease be caused by an infectious microbe?
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Harvard Prevention Trial Studies Tau, Alzheimer's Other Protein
Alzheimer's researchers at Harvard for the first time are scanning the brains of healthy patients for the presence of a hallmark protein called tau, which forms toxic tangles of nerve fibers associated with the fatal disease.
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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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5 Signs You Are Eating More Protein Than You Need
Too much protein can deteriorate your health in more ways than one. It can also trigger several health conditions. Keep reading to understand the adverse effects of consuming excess protein.
-
Alzheimer's Research Uncovers Role of Tau Protein in Disease Development, Could Provide New Treatment Target
Researchers have uncovered the role of a protein called tau, which is a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. A study by Flinders University provides hope for preventing the tau transformation process from happening, so that there is no toxic effect on brain cells. The research also provides a new mechanism to explain how the...
-
These Cooking Methods Are Making Your Food Toxic
What you eat is important. But how you cook is equally important. Some nutrients are water-soluble and some are heat-sensitive, these may be completely destroyed by some cooking methods.
-
Broccoli and Cauliflower May Pose a Cure To Toxic Skin Disease
According to study, the compound blocks the hypoxia-inducible factor protein which helps curtail the growth of cancer tumour.
-
Parkinson's May Begin In Gut Cells: Study
Alpha-synuclein is the subject of much ongoing research on Parkinson's, as it is the main component of Lewy bodies, or toxic protein deposits that take up residence in brain cells,killing them from the inside.
-
Defective Brain Cells Are Spreading Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Neurodegenerative diseases may be linked to defective brain cells disposing toxic proteins that make neighboring cells sick.
-
Marijuana Have Potential To Cure Alzheimer's Disease: Study
An active compound in marijuana can contribute to the removal of toxic proteins in the brain, which are thought to kickstart the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found.
-
Study Reveals Drug That May Slow Down Alzheimer's
In a first, researchers have shown that a drug that boosts activity in the brain's "garbage disposal" system can decrease levels of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
-
Does Fungus Cause Alzheimer's? Ask Experts
Traces of fungus have been discovered in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers, researchers said today, relaunching the question: might the disease be caused by an infectious microbe?
-
Harvard Prevention Trial Studies Tau, Alzheimer's Other Protein
Alzheimer's researchers at Harvard for the first time are scanning the brains of healthy patients for the presence of a hallmark protein called tau, which forms toxic tangles of nerve fibers associated with the fatal disease.
