Biologists mapping the human microbiome expected to find new bacteria and viruses, not entities that slip through every ...

Pomegranates are high in antioxidants like anthocyanin and a distinct type called punicilagin. Learn how to get the most out of eating or juicing pomegranates.

Background On 14 August 2024, the WHO redesignated Monkeypox (mpox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

A recent study reveals that bacteria residing within colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems closely linked to disease ...

Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international study has found - offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and future ...

Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...

Metabolic pathways are important for all biological processes, including host defence against pathogens. We show that activation of innate immune signalling is primed by oxaloacetate sensing through ...

Background Complex breast surgery, including immediate breast reconstruction and oncoplastic procedures, is increasingly performed to optimise oncologic and aesthetic outcomes. Postoperative wound ...

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) arises from complex interactions among diet, host and gut microbiome. Although diet influences intestinal inflammation, the microbial and metabolic pathways ...