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Cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics allows this postdoc to see where microbes live in the human body, how they behave, and what they mean for diseases.Image credit:Kathy Lastra, ©iStock, rosaduQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background.I am Marta Reguera Gomez, a postdoctoral associate in the Frias-Lopez Lab at the University of Florida, where I study the spatial organization of the oral microbiome in human tissues. My background is in microbiology and infectious diseases, with expertise in parasitology, fungal diseases and, more recently, in metagenomics and host–microbe interactions.Q | How did you…

A new study suggests that beet juice may help lower blood pressure by altering your oral microbiome.Beets are rich in nitrates, known to influence blood pressure.Other foods high in nitrates include spinach, celery, fennel and kale. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is fairly common, and almost half of all adults in the U.S. have the condition. High blood pressure is defined as having a systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) greater than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (the lower number in a blood pressure reading) greater than 80 mm Hg. …

TBH, we could all show our liver a little more love.

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Can diet and nutrition affect your hair health? Building on existing studies, a new research review suggests it can, with results showing that sugary beverages and alcoholic drinks may contribute significantly to hair loss, while vitamin D and iron supplements may be particularly beneficial for hair growth.[1]The review included 17 English- and Portuguese-language studies focused on diet and hair, and included more than 61,000 participants, almost all of them female.The scientists analyzed data from a range of study types, including case-control studies (comparing a group of people with a medical condition to a similar group without that condition), cohort studies…

The skin is an astounding organ. The more we learn about it, the more we uncover just how important it is for a myriad of health reasons, from playing an essential part in our immune function1 to its reciprocating role in cognitive health2 to helping regulate internal inflammation. Overall health is dependent on the skin, just in the same way that our skin health is dependent on the body.   

Researchers recently found that sucralose could negatively impact cancer patients’ response to immunotherapy and that the gut microbiome likely mediates this relationship.Image credit:©iStock, magnez2In 1976, researchers Leslie Hough and Shakshikant Phadnis from Queen Elizabeth College in London were studying the chemical derivatives of sucrose. Phadnis tasted one of these compounds, having misheard Hough’s instruction to test it—the intense sweetness blew Phadnis away. Now, sucralose, widely sold under the trade name Splenda, is in nearly every sweetened “diet” food and beverage product. Many consumers of artificial sweeteners agree that sucralose most closely resembles table sugar in taste. At about 600 times…

However, the higher dose was also associated with “markedly delayed recovery” compared to the lower dose in a muscle endurance test on 34 males. “Given the LOW dose of curcumin did not impair muscle recovery in the present study, it is possible that an “inverted U” dose relationship exists whereby high doses above a certain threshold may actually impair recovery compared to placebo,” wrote researchers at St. Mary’s University and other institutions in the UK.Natural approaches to sports recoveryExercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can occur after high-intensity physical exercise. Mechanical loading may overstretch muscle fibers,…

Convenience foods can be nutritious and help support healthy blood pressure.Stock up on black beans, edamame, canned tuna, Greek yogurt, beets and prewashed greens.Start with small, gradual changes and swaps to support your heart health. If you’re managing high blood pressure, you might assume “convenience food” is off-limits. After all, it often brings to mind greasy takeout, salty snacks or sugary treats. But here’s the truth: convenience doesn’t always mean unhealthy. In fact, supporting your heart health doesn’t require hours in the kitchen—many quick and easy foods can be part of a heart-healthy diet. “Convenience foods get a bad rap,…