The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide on Monday whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The former president’s defense was rejected in a unanimous decision by a federal judge and appeals court judges who heard an election interference lawsuit filed… Read More »
05 December 2023 — New research reveals that a long-chain fatty acid (trans-vaccenic acid (TVA)) found in meat and dairy products strengthens immune cell function and anti-tumor immunity in vivo. Rather than recommending people increase their consumption of red meat and dairy products because they have been linked to harmful health effects, the researchers note… Read More »
(Image credit: Natures Crops International) December 05, 2023 — A brain lipid research team recommends the Ahiflower diet (Buglossoides arvensis) oil may be a valuable plant-based source for sustaining tissue turnover of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) comparable to dietary DHA. New research determined that Ahiflower oil was as effective as purified marine-based DHA at improving DHA… Read More »
In a recent study published in Nature, researchers developed a library of blood nutrient molecules and performed screens to find dietary components that influence anti-tumor immunity. To work: Trans-vaccenic acid reprograms CD8+ T cells and anti-tumor immunity. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee/Shutterstock.com Background Dietary nutrients are intricately related to human physiological processes because they provide energy,… Read More »
A recent review in the journal Food Science and NutritionThe research team summarized current medical knowledge on the role some common foods play in boosting the immune system. The comprehensive article covered the benefits of consuming fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products and other foods in maintaining a healthy immune system. Study: Common foods that boost… Read More »