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Creatine may be best known for its muscle benefits, but the research and consumer interest in the supplement has expanded to brain health. While 95% of the body’s creatine stores are found in the muscles, about 5% is stored in the brain. So it’s not surprising that studies have linked creatine intake to multiple cognitive benefits.* 

Yogurt is linked to an impressive list of health benefits, especially better gut health.RDs say when you eat yogurt isn’t nearly as important for gut health as how often you eat it.Look for the “Live & Active Cultures” seal and pair it with prebiotic-rich berries or oats. Every spoonful of yogurt delivers more than just a boost of protein and calcium. It’s packed with millions of gut-friendly bacteria that can help maintain a healthy body weight, lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and support digestion and gut health.  Yet, unlike probiotic supplements that provide instructions for the proper timing…

Holly FitzGerald, resident medical officer1, Nicholas Laidler, advanced trainee, dermatology1, Graham Thom, consultant11Dermatology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, AustraliaCorrespondence to: H FitzGerald hollyannfitzgerald{at}gmail.comA man in his 50s was referred to the dermatology clinic from the plastic surgery clinic with a two year history of a right sided nasal lesion. The lesion started as a papule that enlarged slowly and appeared to be locally erosive. Topical mupirocin 2% was prescribed but there was no resolution. A biopsy was performed which showed no active inflammation, granuloma, dysplasia, or malignancy. He continued to attend follow up outpatient appointments with plastic surgery, however, no definitive…

How Fiber Intake Affects IBSCurrent research suggests that eating more plant-based foods may help increase the diversity of beneficial gut bacteria.[4] This is largely due to the presence of more fermentable dietary fiber.However, because this type of fiber can be harder to digest for people with IBS, getting enough fiber through plants alone may be difficult.[3]Prebiotic sodas and other processed prebiotic foods can be an appealing alternative to plant-based sources. But they can also make it easier to consume significantly more fiber than you need, which can also cause issues for people with IBS.[5]The type of IBS you have along…

When we think of menopause symptom relief, the usual suspects come to mind: hormone therapy, supplements, exercise, and maybe a mindfulness practice or two. But a new study is shining a light on a simple, free, and surprisingly effective tool that’s rarely discussed in the exam room—self-pleasure.

DFT calculations and BdG modelWe performed DFT calculations using the full-potential local orbital code FPLO38 within the generalized gradient approximation39, using the tetrahedron method with 123 points for the Brillouin integration. Subsequently, a maximally projected symmetry-conserving Wannier model40 containing Wannier orbitals for each Bi 6p and Pt 6s, 5d basis orbital was constructed. The model is mapped onto a semi-infinite slab with a surface block consisting of three Bi6Pt3 layers on which only a nonzero gap function is added. In detail, the gap function reads$$\Delta ={\delta }_{\text{orbital-qns}}{\rm{i}}{\sigma }_{y}D(k){V}_{0}$$with \(D(k)=1,020{k}_{x}{k}_{y}(3{k}_{x}^{4}-10{k}_{x}^{2}{k}_{y}^{2}+3{k}_{y}^{4})\) being a scaled Taylor expansion of sin(6ϕ). The scaling factor was…

Oatmeal is a great pick for breakfast, but when you need to switch it up a little, these delicious breakfast recipes are the perfect alternative. Each dish is low in calories and high in protein, fiber or both to help you achieve healthy weight loss. Try our highly-rated High-Protein Breakfast Casserole or our quick and easy Green Smoothie for a morning meal that will help you meet your nutritional goals, without skimping on flavor.  Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist:…

Gender, native-language background, and national income level shape researchers’ perceived publication productivity.Image credit:© iStock.com, VectorBirdFrom hiring decisions to grant awards, publication counts determine which scientists advance and whose work is seen as influential. Those metrics overwhelmingly rely on papers published in English, the dominant language of global science. But a recent study published in PLoS Biology challenges the idea that English-language output is a reliable measure of productivity.1Surveying scientists across eight countries, researchers led by Tatsuya Amano, a conservation scientist at the University of Queensland, examined how gender, native-language background, and national income level shape scientific publishing as well as…

Chicago-based ClostraBio, which targets natural pathways to treat conditions of the lower gut, developed CLB101 as a means to support gut health. It is reportedly the first and only Anaerostipes caccae probiotic available for the dietary supplement market.The companies stated that the product, delivered in once-daily capsules, supports four essential pillars of digestive health: microbiome diversity, gut barrier function, digestive comfort and regularity. As part of the agreement, Maypro will add CLB101 to its gut health ingredient portfolio, which includes products such as Lac-Shield and Morinaga B-3. The probiotic officially launched into the North American market at the SupplySide Global…

Credit: luismmolina / iStock / Getty Images Plus Researchers at ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute have leveraged CRISPR gene editing to overcome chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer by disabling a tumor-specific mutation in the NRF2 gene, according to a recent study published in Molecular Therapy Oncology. “NRF2 activation in cancer promotes resistance to chemotherapy and radiation, often driven by mutations in NRF2, like R34G, which is common in lung squamous cell carcinoma,” said the study’s lead author Kelly Banas, PhD, associate director of research at the Gene Editing Institute. “This mutation creates a unique CRISPR/Cas target site, enabling selective editing of…