Bladder control issues are more common than you might think. Overactive bladder (OAB) affects many people, and recent research suggests that what we eat could play a role in managing this condition. The study focused on oxidative stress, which occurs when there's an imbalance between harmful free radicals and protective antioxidants in the body. Scientists used an ox...
Cancer cells are known for their clever tactics to evade the body's immune system. One of these tricks involves manipulating the metabolic processes of cells in and around the tumor. Tumors gobble up glucose, their main energy source, and produce lactate. This creates a tough environment for immune cells, which need glucose to survive. But not all immune cells are af...
Western flower thrips (WFT) are tiny pests that love to chomp on various plants, including roses and kidney beans. Scientists wanted to know how the food they eat affects the bacteria living in their guts. They collected adult WFT guts and analyzed the DNA of these gut bacteria. Turns out, the thrips munching on rose flowers had the most diverse bunch of gut bacteria...