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Could dried fruits be the key to reducing osteoarthritis risk?

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 10:30
Dry fruit intake may be causally associated with a reduced risk of osteoarthritis.

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 00:37
Review uncovers that psychobiotics may offer supportive treatment for depression by restoring gut microbiome balance and positively influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis, which is crucial for mental health and well-being.

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 00:14
Study finds a significant relationship between the highest intake of ultra-processed foods, especially sweets, and an increased risk of developing glaucoma among Spanish university graduates, highlighting the importance of dietary quality for ocular health.

Pioneering vaccine strategy promises to outmaneuver antimicrobial resistance

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 23:54
Study introduces Reverse Vaccine Development as a strategic approach to identify correlates of protection early in vaccine development against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, aiming to mitigate risks such as significant phase-III clinical trial failures.

COVID-19 shatters decades of global health progress, slashing life expectancy

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 23:32
Study in The Lancet reveals COVID-19 as the second leading cause of death in 2021, disrupting three decades of progress in global health and reducing life expectancy by 2.2 years from 2019 to 2021 despite previous gains.

Genetic link between PTSD and Alzheimer's debunked in veterans study

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 23:11
Study reveals that the genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, APOE ε4, does not increase PTSD risk among combat veterans, challenging the previously suggested link between PTSD and future dementia.

Wound warriors: How microbes influence healing and infection risks

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 22:42
Study explores how wound microbiota affect skin repair and infection risk by altering host immune responses, underscoring the complexity of microbial interactions in wound healing.

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 22:26
Study compares the antidiabetic potential of dandelion and burdock roots, finding burdock exhibits higher total phenolic content and α-amylase activity, while dandelion has higher total polysaccharide content, warranting further in vivo studies.

Evolutionary history shapes dog lifespan: Purebreds' survival varies widely

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 22:08
Study reveals that dog breed lifespan variability links to their evolutionary history and artificial selection, highlighting significant lifespan differences across breeds and the influence of size and cranial shape on survival.

Childhood obesity not linked to adult skin cancer risk, study says

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 21:51
Study leverages a Mendelian randomization approach to explore if childhood obesity genetically predisposes individuals to adult skin cancer, finding no significant correlation.

Neural implants face ethical hurdles, study finds

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 20:27
Study delves into the ethical, design, and clinical trial challenges of AI-driven neural implants, highlighting the need for advancements in accuracy, user privacy, and societal acceptance.

Study reveals vascular health disparities between Black and white men with prostate cancer diagnosis

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 04:50
Microvascular function is lower is Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia.

Regular late-life exercise has a beneficial impact on DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 04:20
Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction, according to a study from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah.

Heavy alcohol use linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in middle-aged adults

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 04:11
Heavy alcohol use may increase middle-aged adults' risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research to be presented this week at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California.

Intermittent fasting enhances glucose processing and intestinal health in aging mice

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 03:45
A study conducted in mice found that intermittent fasting brought benefits beyond weight loss, suggesting the practice could help the body better process glucose and reduce age-related declines in intestinal function.

Obesity and high-fat diets linked to accelerated aging in brain blood vessels

Sun, 04/07/2024 - 01:57
A new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain.

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