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Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 22:27
A recent review in Advances in Nutrition examines how traditional Latin American, Asian, and African diets impact diet quality and health markers, emphasizing their benefits over processed foods.

Elevated TMAO levels linked to higher diabetes risk, study finds

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:51
A recent Nutrients study links elevated trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the role of diet in diabetes prevention.

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:35
A recent study from BMC Public Health found that moderate dietary choline intake is associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among US adults.

Researchers develop a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 16:28
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Innsbruck in Austria have developed a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer than the method used today.

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 16:04
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning.

Unraveling the mechanisms of PMP22 duplication in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 15:54
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a group of heritable disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, is marked by specific genetic changes.

Novel small molecule oral antiviral could be a game-changer in the fight against future pandemics

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 15:17
Obeldesivir (GS-5245), a novel investigational small molecule oral antiviral, represents a new tool in the ongoing effort to prepare for future pandemics.

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 15:02
A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 14:56
Two new studies to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting show that narcolepsy is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events.

Researchers discover age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 14:27
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) have discovered numerous age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice, across both organs and sexes.

Alcohol plus cabin pressure at higher altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 14:18
The combination of alcohol plus cabin pressure at cruising altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health, particularly on long haul flights, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 13:59
In the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance, a new study published in Engineering by Zhuoren Ling's research team unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.

Older individuals with multimorbidity at increased risk of hospitalization during hot weather

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 13:55
Australians are no strangers to long, hot summers, but new Griffith University research has looked at the impact of hot weather on patients with pre-existing chronic diseases and how it increases their risk of being hospitalized.

Machine learning could personalize oxygen levels for patients on ventilators

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 11:04
Supplemental oxygen is among the most widely prescribed therapies in the world, with an estimated 13 to 20 million patients worldwide requiring oxygen delivery by mechanical ventilation each year.

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 07:45
Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 07:13
Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University.

Research reveals new pathways for treating never-smoker lung cancer

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 07:03
The primary cause of lung cancer is smoking. However, the incidence of lung cancer among never-smokers has been steadily increasing, especially among women.

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 06:33
The risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) following a diagnosis of long coronavirus disease (COVID) compared to acute COVID.

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 06:03
A group of researchers developed human Cervical Organ Chips to model the cervical interface.

Mouse study identifies sex differences at the cellular level for heart failure

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 05:38
Researchers investigated the impact of aldosterone infection in db/db mice on HFpEF, focusing on sex differences and alterations in intracellular calcium handling and cardiomyocyte electrophysiology.

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