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Modern Pro-Health Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms: Insights into the Polyporaceae Family, with a Focus on Cerrena unicolor

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This review explores how medicinal mushrooms, particularly Cerrena unicolor, can be used to improve health through functional foods and supplements. The mushroom contains natural compounds with powerful properties including fighting cancer cells, killing harmful bacteria and viruses, and protecting the body from oxidative stress. Research shows these mushrooms could be incorporated into dairy products and other foods to create innovative health-promoting products for consumers.

Impact of Air-Drying Temperature on Antioxidant Properties and ACE-Inhibiting Activity of Fungal Fermented Lentil Flour

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Researchers fermented lentils with oyster mushrooms to create nutritious flour with health benefits. Two lentil varieties responded differently to fermentation, with one showing four times more mushroom growth and nearly complete removal of phytic acid (an antinutrient). The fermented flour was dried at different temperatures and tested for antioxidant and blood pressure-lowering properties. Results show the fermented flours have promising cardiovascular benefits and could be used as healthy food ingredients.

Acute fungal endometritis in women with abnormal uterine bleeding: Clinical and microbiological insights

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Women with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding often undergo extensive testing without finding a cause. This study discovered that fungal infections, caused by Candida species, may be responsible for about 12% of such cases. The researchers found that direct sampling of the uterine lining is essential for diagnosis since surface vaginal cultures miss these infections. Treatment with an antifungal medication called voriconazole combined with surgical cleaning of the uterus proved effective in resolving the condition.

Pulmonary Mucormycosis in Diabetic Patients: A Case Series From a Tertiary Respiratory Center in Sri Lanka

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This case study describes three patients with diabetes who developed a serious lung infection caused by a rare fungus called mucormycosis. The infection presented with various symptoms like cough, fever, and weight loss, and was diagnosed using lung tissue samples that showed the characteristic fungal structures. Two patients recovered with prolonged antifungal medication treatment, while one patient unfortunately died despite receiving prompt treatment, highlighting how serious this infection can be.

The Genus Cordyceps Sensu Lato: Their Chemical Constituents, Biological Activities, and Therapeutic Effects on Air Pollutants Related to Lung and Vascular Diseases

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Cordyceps mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and are now being studied scientifically for their potential health benefits. These mushrooms contain powerful compounds that may help protect our lungs from air pollution effects and support heart health. Recent clinical studies show promising results for treating conditions like COPD, asthma, and even improving athletic performance in healthy people.

Innovative applications and therapeutic potential of oilseeds and their by-products: An eco-friendly and sustainable approach

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This review explains how leftover materials from oilseed processing, which are usually discarded as waste, contain valuable nutrients and healing compounds. These by-products can be used to make healthier foods like bread, burgers, and drinks, or turned into supplements and medicines. By using these materials instead of wasting them, we can reduce environmental problems, provide better nutrition, and create sustainable food products that help prevent diseases like diabetes and heart problems.

Cross-cohort microbiome-wide study reveals consistent alterations in the gut bacteriome, but not the gut mycobiome, in patients with hypertension

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Researchers analyzed gut bacteria and fungi in hypertensive patients compared to healthy people across two regions in China. They found that hypertensive patients have significant changes in their gut bacteria, particularly an overgrowth of harmful species like Clostridium and a decrease in beneficial bacteria. Interestingly, fungi in the gut showed minimal differences. These bacterial changes could potentially be used as early warning signs for hypertension and might become targets for new treatments.

Association between Dietary Patterns and All-Cause Mortality in the Chinese Old: Analysis of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey Cohort

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This study examined how different eating patterns affect how long Chinese elderly people live. Researchers tracked 11,958 people aged 65 and older over 10 years and identified four main dietary patterns. The healthiest pattern—which included fruits, vegetables, nuts, and adequate staple foods—was associated with lower mortality risk for both men and women. The northeastern pattern with tea, garlic, and fermented vegetables also protected against early death.

The complete mitochondrial genome of medicinal fungus Taiwanofungus camphoratus reveals gene rearrangements and intron dynamics of Polyporales

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Scientists have decoded the complete genetic blueprint of the mitochondria in Taiwanofungus camphoratus, a highly valued medicinal mushroom from Taiwan. This fungus has been used in traditional medicine for treating inflammation, cancer, and liver diseases. By comparing its mitochondrial DNA with related fungal species, researchers discovered that this mushroom has a unique genetic arrangement and uncovered how genes have been rearranged during evolution. This discovery helps scientists better understand how this important medicinal fungus evolved and can improve its classification and medical applications.

Fungal peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis caused by Hyphopichia burtonii: A rare pathogen in human infection

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A woman with kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis developed an unusual fungal infection caused by Hyphopichia burtonii, a fungus typically found in spoiled food. The infection was diagnosed using advanced protein analysis technology and treated with antifungal medication after removing the dialysis catheter. Though extremely rare in humans, this case shows that unusual fungi can cause serious infections in patients with weakened immune systems and highlights the importance of considering these organisms when standard treatments don’t work.

Disease: hypertension