Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection. The AHR—aryl hydrocarbon receptor—is a protein found at barrier sites like the…

A recent study published in BMC Public Health investigated the associations between abnormal left ventricular diastolic function (ALVDF) and ambient air pollution. Study: Air pollution is associated with abnormal left ventricular diastolic function: a nationwide population-based study. Image Credit: Toa55/Shutterstock.com Background Air…

Reviewers’ Notes Good cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with up to a 40% lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later on-; at least in men-; suggests a large long-term study published online in the British Journal of Sports…

One of the most popular strategies to increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution in homes—which are responsible for approximately 10% of greenhouse gas emissions—is the transitioning from gas to electric stoves. An international team of researchers investigated the health and…

Scientists have found a potential new drug target for untreatable fatty liver disease in humans, according to a study published today in eLife. Their findings, from mice and human liver biopsies, suggest that targeting a receptor found predominantly in the…

We’re going to be talking about a much more serious topic, a topic that has plagued millions of people. It affects their mental health, their bodies, and how they perceive themselves in the world. Body Dysmorphia is no joke, and…

At the request of the Midlothian Police Department, our teams were on the ground late last week in Ellis County, Texas, assisting with the rescue of nearly 150 dogs and cows from a property southwest of Dallas. When investigators arrived…

There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems like everyone is talking about this important bodily process and its potential impact on our…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. In another case of “where has the time gone?!,” Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are already teaching their daughter…