Tag: Department of Nephrology
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From Pain to Protection: The Science and Benefits of Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation is the body’s protective response to injury or infection. The affected area becomes swollen, warm, red, and painful. For example, during a toothache, sore throat, or when we bump our head against a door or stub our toe, what our body experiences is called an inflammatory response. These four main characteristics of inflammation described…
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Rethinking Keto: Study Reveals How Intermittent Breaks Can Prevent Cellular Aging in Heart and Kidneys
A new study from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) reveals that a prolonged keto diet may cause cellular aging in important organs such as the heart and kidneys, suggesting the need for periodic breaks to avoid these negative effects. Study Findings In an article published on May 17, 2024,…