Doctors could one day spot aggressive forms of cancer using a test that looks for mould spores in the blood. A group of international experts have found that fungi – organisms that include yeast, moulds and mushrooms – live inside cancer cells. As traces of them can be detected in blood, experts believe the discovery could eventually help doctors to …
The study was reportedly done in over 200 patients between October 2011 and September 2019 and then carried on into the pandemic with COVID-19 patients. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a potentially fatal condition characterised by inflammation in the lungs, leading to lung damage and hypoxemia. Explaining the problem with lung microbes, Britton reportedly said, “In terms of numbers of …
Mushrooms are emerging as a superfood due to their high nutritional value. They are rich in protein, B-vitamins, fiber, and immune-enhancing sugars. Studies have shown that mushrooms can be excellent sources of four key dietary micronutrients that are all known to be important to healthy aging. Ergothioneine, an antioxidant found in mushrooms, has been shown to have potential health benefits …
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