The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a remarkable organ: it resides on the inside of our bodies, but is regularly in contact with the outside world by virtue of what we ingest. It is quite incredible that the immune cells of the GI tract are not activated more regularly by the many foreign products it encounters… Read More »
If you’ve lost weight, you likely know the blissful exhilaration of sliding into your skinny jeans, having a “you look slimmer” compliment boost your day, and discovering a newfound confidence — dare I say, sexiness. Don’t shoot the messenger: University of California, Los Angeles UCLA researchers analyzed 31 long-term studies and found people who lose… Read More »
Astronauts who spend several months on the International Space Station have significant reductions in the size and density of paraspinal muscles of the trunk after returning to Earth, reports a study in Spine. Some changes in muscle composition are still present up to four years after long-duration spaceflight, according to the new research by Katelyn… Read More »