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There are many medicinal plants that can be beneficial for your health. Tulsi or holy basil, and ashwagandha probably top that list. While those are essential, you must also include stinging nettle or Urtica dioica. This plant is small in size with hair-like structures that cause stinging sensations upon contact with skin. But don’t let …

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If you are looking for a plant-based protein and calcium source, Greek yoghurt is a must-have. This creamy, tangy, and undeniably delicious yoghurt is more than just a tasty treat. It is also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with benefits that extend far beyond its protein-rich profile. Not only does its high protein content help you …

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Matcha, a green-coloured powder, is widely enjoyed as hot tea. The powder made from green tea leaves can also be added to smoothies, cookies, and boba tea. It is not only loved because of its vibrant colour or its earthy, umami flavour, it consists of antioxidants, including polyphenols, that can be great for your health. …

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Nature Medicine, Published online: 07 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03510-3

A small but in-depth study of allogeneic CAR T cell therapy in patients with high-risk neuroblastoma shows feasibility and potential efficacy, and mechanistic insights reveal pathways to improved functionality of CAR T cells in solid tumors.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 07 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03467-9

New evidence suggests that Ruminococcus gnavus in the gut induces monoamine synthesis and neurotoxicity in some patients with cirrhosis, causing hepatic encephalopathy — revealing a possible therapeutic target or predictive biomarker for this understudied condition.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 07 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03491-3

A study advances our understanding of how different flood events affect direct and indirect causes of mortality — providing useful insights for disaster response and preparedness.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 07 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03537-6

Multiple maternal conditions in pregnancy have been associated with autism risk in the child. However, analysis of family data from over a million children indicates that causality is unlikely; instead, these associations probably arise from genetic and other familial factors.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 06 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-024-03470-0

The MI-CLAIM checklist has been revised to take account of new capabilities of large language models and other generative artificial intelligence tools.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 06 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03497-x

Rusty Gage describes how evidence for neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus shaped our understanding of learning, memory and mental health.

Nature Medicine, Published online: 06 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03531-y

Author Correction: Mutations in ACTRT1 and its enhancer RNA elements lead to aberrant activation of Hedgehog signaling in inherited and sporadic basal cell carcinomas