It’s common knowledge today that fiber, which comes from vegetables or whole-grain products, is a healthful and important part of our daily meals. But what is fiber, and why is it good for you? Fiber—cellulose, the stringy stuff that leaves, stems, roots, stalks, and tree trunks are made of—helps keep our intestinal flora (bacteria known […]
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Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) – also known as “Ondine’s curse” after a German myth in which Ondine curses her unfaithful husband to stop breathing if he falls asleep – is a very rare neurological disorder characterized by inadequate breathing during sleep and in more severely affected individuals, during waking periods as well. It affects […]
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Anxiety is a common response to stress, but for those dealing with anxiety disorders, it can significantly impact daily life. Now, a groundbreaking rat study has unveiled a significant link between anxiety disorders and a brain receptor known as Tachykinin receptor 3 (TACR3), as well as testosterone. Prof. Shira Knafo, head of the molecular cognitive […]
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