Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Short Sleep Triggers Persistent Inflammation That Raises Heart Disease Risk by 34%
Laboratory research reveals that five nights of four-hour sleep increases inflammatory markers by 145%, with levels persisting even after recovery…
Major Study Links Five Male Hormones to Mortality Risk Beyond Testosterone
The largest testosterone-mortality study analyzing 255,830 person-years reveals DHT and SHBG are stronger mortality predictors than total testosterone alone. Standard…
Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration
New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system operates 24/7 to remove toxic waste and prevent neurodegeneration. Sleep enhances this…
95% of US Adults Below Vitamin D Requirements Despite Supplementation, NHANES Data Shows
NHANES analysis of 26,282 US adults reveals 95% consume insufficient vitamin D from diet alone. Even with supplementation, majority remain…
CoQ10 Supplementation Shows Moderate Antidepressant Effect in Clinical Trials
New meta-analysis finds CoQ10 supplementation provides moderate antidepressant effects when used alongside standard care. Clinical trials show 100-300 mg daily…
Your Immune System: Understanding the Specialized Cast of Cellular Defenders
Your immune system operates as a sophisticated network of specialized cells, each with distinct roles in defending against pathogens. Understanding…
Dehydration amplifies stress hormones by 55%, study shows
Research from Liverpool John Moores University shows that people with low daily fluid intake experience 55% higher cortisol responses during…
Close Contact Alone May Not Drive Flu Transmission, Study Reveals
New controlled study finds zero flu transmission despite prolonged close indoor contact, suggesting aerosol generation matters more than proximity duration.…