Daily Archives: February 22, 2026

Scientists Discover Method to Detect Parkinson’s Disease Using Hair

Chinese researchers have found that hair may contain signs of Parkinson’s disease. They analyzed hair samples from 60 diagnosed patients and compared them with hair from healthy individuals of the same age. The findings were published in the journal iScience. In the hair of Parkinson’s patients, researchers detected lower levels of iron and copper, along…

Fiber in Persimmons Supports Gut Health Through Multiple Mechanisms

Breakdown products of the Rojo Brillante persimmon variety may improve intestinal barrier integrity and reduce inflammation by stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria, according to researchers at the University of Aberdeen. The findings were published in the journal Food & Function (F&F). Scientists analyzed soluble and insoluble fiber fractions obtained from processed persimmons and conducted…