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DiAL-Health study aims to determine how time-restricted eating can slow aging and improve 'healthspan'

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:22
January is a time when many people are looking for new diet routines, and intermittent fasting is trending, as are traditional calorie cutting programs.

Overcoming stigma to start early conversations about cognitive decline

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:18
Approximately four of five primary care clinicians consider themselves on the front lines of brain health.

Understanding the interplay between gut microbiota and vascular dysfunction

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:13
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, aneurysms, and vascular calcification, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

U.S. laws and regulations inadequately protected frontline workers during the pandemic

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:02
An analysis published today in the The BMJ examines the risks faced by frontline workers in the United States during the pandemic and suggests reforms that could protect population health and save lives.

Female sex hormone estradiol makes women more susceptible to cocaine addiction

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:59
Previous studies focused on cocaine use have found that women are more likely than men to develop an addiction, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer from overdose.

Improving mitochondrial metabolism could be a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:49
Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain their connections for communicating with other nerve cells.

New technology increases visibility of cancer cells to the immune system

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:42
A new technology to increase visibility of cancer cells to the immune system using CRISPR has been developed, and could lead to a new way to treat cancer.

New research identifies immune system activity as likely cause of long Covid

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:03
New research has revealed changes in our blood proteins caused by our body’s own immune defenses are the likely cause of long Covid.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:41
Researchers explored the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults aged ≥60 years independently living in Australia.

New drug kills tumor cells by triggering a deadly calcium storm

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:31
Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentrations. A team of researchers has now designed and prepared a combination drug that kills tumor cells by modulating the calcium influx into the cell.

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 07:07
The global and regional prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:49
The effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:30
A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

Rss Feed - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 03:40
The effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 23:54
A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 23:29
Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 23:06
Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

Oncofetal ecosystems linked to recurrence and immunotherapy response in liver cancer

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 22:55
A team of clinician-scientists and researchers from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and global research partners, has found a causal link between the presence of oncofetal ecosystems (re-emergence of fetal programme/features driven by the tumor) in the primary liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cancer recurrence and response to immunotherapy.

Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 22:04
Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborn babies, according to new research conducted at the Penn State College of Medicine in collaboration with the Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals (MIREC) Study led by Health Canada.

Over half of long COVID patients suffer persistent cognitive slowing, new study reveals

Rss Feed - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 21:05
Study finds that 53% of long COVID patients experience significant cognitive slowing, a symptom that does not improve over time and is independent of the severity of the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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