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Childhood abuse may leave teenagers more vulnerable to smartphone addiction by eroding self-esteem and deepening depression, according to a Korean study that su
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Childhood abuse may leave teenagers more vulnerable to smartphone addiction by eroding self-esteem and deepening depression, according to a Korean study that su
Oatmeal has long been considered a healthy "scavenger" food in Hong Kong for lowering cholesterol and protecting cardiovascular health. Whether eaten as quick-cook oatmeal for breakfast or incorporated into a healthy meal plan, it is highly popular among health-conscious individuals. A common question persists: why do some people see a significant drop in cholesterol after eating oatmeal, while others notice no change after consuming it for a long time? Dr. Wang Szu-heng from Hengxin Rehabilitation Clinic states that the latest medical research suggests whether oatmeal can exert its maximum effect is actually related to the "gut microbiome" inside each person.
The latest district health statistics for the last quarter of 2026 show that health facilities are managing thousands of patients living with chronic illnesses, placing increasing pressure on an already overstretched healthcare system.
An environmentally benign approach was employed to synthesize nickel-doped zinc oxide (Ni–ZnO) nanoparticles employing Salvia hispanica extract as a biologically derived reductant and capping material. Phytochemical profiling confirmed the abundance of phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which facilitated nanoparticle formation and stability. UV–Vis, FTIR, XRD, TEM, SEM, EDX, DLS, and zeta potential analysis were verified the successful creation of crystalline, predominantly spherical nanostructures averaging ~ 72 nm in size, with Ni ions effectively integrated into the ZnO crystal framework. Biological evaluation demonstrated significant multifunctional activity. Ni–ZnO nanoparticles exhibited selective cytotoxicity, with IC₅₀ values of 139.9 µg/mL in HNO97 cancer cells and 284.6 µg/mL in normal HOECs. Flow cytometry revealed pronounced apoptosis induction (50.0% early and 22.5% late apoptosis) and strong cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase (70.6%). In addition, the nanoparticles displayed potent antibacterial interest, particularly against Staphylococcus aureus, with confirmed bactericidal effects based on MIC and MBC analyses. Notably, biofilm formation was significantly inhibited (up to ~ 65%), accompanied by marked downregulation of virulence genes, including exoS, toxA, fimH, and papC. Antioxidant assays showed moderate radical quenching efficiency, yielding IC₅₀ values of 359 µg/mL (DPPH) and 434 µg/mL (ABTS), indicating lower efficiency compared to ascorbic acid. Overall, the study highlights that green-synthesized Ni–ZnO nanoparticles exhibit strong biological performance, combining selective anticancer activity, broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy, and anti-virulence properties.
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