Study Finds Eggs Might Protect Brain Health And Lower Cholesterol
Researchers at the University of California San Diego analyzed data from 890 men and women and found that eating 2-4 eggs per week is linked to lower blood cholesterol levels. The analysis, based on a long-term healthy aging study, also showed that women who reported eating more eggs had less decline in short-term and long-term […]
Zombie Caterpillar Fungus Could Be Used to Save Human Lives
Researchers have found that a compound called cordycepin, produced by the parasitic Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps fungi that infect and “zombify” caterpillars, can block pathways critical for the growth of some cancers. The researchers, from the University of Nottingham, built on previous research into the cancer-fighting capabilities of cordycepin. They used advanced scientific techniques to study […]