Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between pain and viral infections that doesn’t involve inflammation. A recent study shows that a specific immune sensor called STING can trigger pain by activating certain neurons in the body, all without causing inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for viral-related pain, like the pain caused by… Read More »
There are no real differences between tenofovir formulations – tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) – in terms of viral suppression and bone and renal safety, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in AIDS. The newer formulation of the drug (TAF) only showed superiority in terms of efficacy, and then to a modest… Read More »
Due to this flexible carb limit, Atkins allows for a wider variety of foods, such as more fruits and vegetables and even some grains. The keto diet was first developed in the s as a way to treat children with epilepsy, Dolinski says. The ketogenic diet is extremely restrictive and may be difficult to stick… Read More »
There are many reasons for a shift toward plant-based eating. Some people also have concerns about the treatment of animals for food production, and the impact on the environment. There is no one definition of a plant-based diet, but most experts agree that it means primarily eating plants, although small or occasional amounts of any… Read More »