Experiments in rhesus macaques show that changing the mode of administration of an existing vaccine yields “amazing” results in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Share on PinterestDelivering the TB vaccine intravenously rather than intradermally may prove significantly more effective.Globally, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death and the leading cause of death…
Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men.Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions.A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an alarming failure…
As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of “top” websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence.Probiotics are popular, but do they cut the mustard?For more research-backed information about the microbiome and how it affects your health, please visit our dedicated hub.As scientists have…
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years reporting “major depressive disorder.”Accordingly, research is underway to identify possible causes, which include genetic predisposition, socioeconomic…
A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain common foodstuffs that alter our microbiome.In science today, food and gut bacteria are two topics that are guaranteed to fuel interest and debate. Both, of course, are interrelated, and a new study focuses on some…
