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Mitochondria are essential for cellular homeostasis, integrating various signals to control key cellular functions such as metabolism, apoptosis, inflammation, cell proliferation and redox balance. Given their multifaceted functions, it is not surprising that mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated as a key contributor to the pathogenesis of numerous human diseases. Consequently, preserving mitochondrial integrity and functionality…

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an air quality advisory for several Oregon counties as smoke from wildfires burning statewide spreads across the region

Childhood growth is crucial for long-term overall health and well-being. Diet quality is an essential component of nutritional status reflecting dietary patterns and nutrient intake. While research in adults has shown that higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of obesity, its association with childhood growth has remained unclear. This study aims to…

Va. (WVIR) – Canadian wildfire smoke has pushed Charlottesville, Albemarle County and surrounding areas into the “purple zone” — the EPA’s designation for extremely unhealthy air quality — affecting residents with and without pre-existing lung conditions

Baltimore and most of Maryland are under a Code Purple air quality alert Friday, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions. 

Although the smoke returned, air quality is not nearly as bas as Thursday in Chicago

CHICAGO (WLS) –An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for the Chicago area Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Longitudinal studies have shown an association between diet quality and depression. However, reverse causality, unmeasured confounding, and selection bias remained important limitations. We aim to examine the relationship between diet quality and depression in older adults while addressing these issues and explore modification role of genetic predisposition to depression and low-grade inflammation. We emulated a…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Outdoor workers in Grand Rapids Thursday faced dangerous air quality conditions

Saturday has an air quality of green, which is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may still experience varying symptoms from long periods spent outdoors