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A new study in mice shows that normally, the immune system keeps potentially pathogenic fungi such as Candida albicans in check, targeting them when they switch into a state that can cause harm; when the system is off-balance, disease is more likely to occur. Candida albicans. Image credit: Stephanie Rossow …

According to a new study published in The BMJ, substituting high quality plant foods such as legumes, nuts, or soy for red meat might reduce the risk of coronary heart disease; substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat, and eggs for processed red meat, might also reduce …

Regular consumption of walnuts in older adults may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing the concentration of certain inflammatory biomarkers, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Walnut consumption may be associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk. Image credit: Nicky …

Pterostilbene, a resveratrol-related polyphenolic compound found in blueberries, has strong immunosuppressive properties, according to a study published in The FASEB Journal. Yashiro et al. evaluated the effect of pterostilbene, a polyphenol found in blueberries, on immune regulation. Image credit: Free-Photos. Polyphenols are natural products that are consumed by humans as …

Gray hair has been linked with an increased risk of coronary artery disease in men, in a study presented this month at EuroPrevent 2017 in Malaga, Spain. According to Dr. Samuel and co-authors, patients at high risk of CAD should have regular check-ups to avoid early cardiac events by initiating …

The ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) is one of Europe’s largest native deciduous trees. Image credit: Matthieu Sontag / CC-BY-SA. Ash trees (genus Fraxinus) are widespread throughout the Northern Hemisphere, but are being devastated in Europe by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, causing ash dieback. The disease is aggressive, spreads quickly through …

The iPhone 6’s so-called ‘touch disease‘ is a well-known issue within Apple — the company simply doesn’t want to discuss it. That’s according to Apple store employees, who claim that they’ve been informed by both their own supervisors and the company’s internal repair tracking system to be aware of the …

For the past few months, reports have covered the ‘touch disease‘ that renders Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus nonfunctional. Investigation into the problem revealed that Apple removed the underfill from the controller chips that govern touchscreen functionality. The underfill typically fills the gaps between solder balls that attach a …

By Dr. Amol Bamane , Ayurveda Peyronie’s disease is a problem in which the male reproductive organ may get abnormally bent and it may result in the erection being quite painful. It is a connective tissue disorder which is likened to arthritis. This condition causes bleeding and subsequent buildup of scar tissue. …

By Dr Prabhu Vyas , Sexology The word “Heart Disease” has the power to strike anyone whoever hears it for the first time. Though getting affected by heart disease, you can still lead a normal life. Let’s discuss in detail about the terms, causes and remedies associated with this disease in detail. …