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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid.

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

A recent study investigated whether sedentary time (ST), light-intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during childhood and young adulthood influence cardiac structure and function.

9 May 2024

Underdiagnosed and common: Study highlights neuropathy's hidden toll

Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a study published in the May 8, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 May 2024

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

A study in "Clinical Nutrition" reveals the complex interactions of UVB exposure, supplements, and ethnicity on vitamin D levels, underscoring the need for personalized supplementation guidelines based on demographic factors.

8 May 2024

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aggregating over 20.9 million observations, shows cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as a consistent predictor of reduced morbidity and mortality across various health outcomes in adults.

8 May 2024

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.

8 May 2024

FAU researchers receive grants to tackle Alzheimer's disease

Three Florida Atlantic University researchers at the forefront of Alzheimer's disease (AD) research have each received a $350,000 grant from the Florida Department of Health's "Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program."

8 May 2024

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

8 May 2024

Increase in sedentary time from childhood associated with progressing heart enlargement

An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused progressing heart enlargement, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk.

7 May 2024

New research finds no causal link between vitamin E levels and osteoarthritis

A recent study used Mendelian randomization to explore the link between osteoarthritis (OA) and alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, and found no evidence of a causal relationship between the two.

6 May 2024

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Study sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations

A new study from Trinity College Dublin scientists sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations.

2 May 2024

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.

2 May 2024

Study shows synergistic effects of time-restricted eating and high-intensity functional training on health

Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to a study published May 1, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ranya Ameur and Rami Maaloul from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, and colleagues.

2 May 2024

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax, which is essential for proper blood flow, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

1 May 2024

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Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

Underdiagnosed and common: Study highlights neuropathy's hidden toll

Study reveals how UV exposure and ethnicity impact vitamin D levels, calling for tailored supplementation guidelines

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness levels linked to dramatically lower mortality and disease risks, study finds

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

FAU researchers receive grants to tackle Alzheimer's disease

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

Increase in sedentary time from childhood associated with progressing heart enlargement

New research finds no causal link between vitamin E levels and osteoarthritis

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Study sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations

Simple blood test could allow doctors to determine a person’s risk for stroke or cognitive decline

Study shows synergistic effects of time-restricted eating and high-intensity functional training on health

Brief episode of anger may negatively impact blood vessels' ability to relax

Study questions the need for endotype-specific diets in diabetes management

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

Cinnamon, curcumin, and resveratrol show promise in diabetes inflammation fight

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

MIT study reveals circadian impact on drug metabolism in engineered livers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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