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Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Lab-synthesized heparin to transform drug manufacturing

Heparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart surgery.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

An "anti-hunger" molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans.

18 Mar 2024

New fluid biomarker may one day detect ALS and FTD before symptoms appear

Two progressively degenerative diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD, recently in the news with the diagnoses of actor Bruce Willis and talk show host Wendy Williams), are linked by more than the fact that they both damage nerve cells critical to normal functioning -; the former affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord leading to loss of movement, the latter eroding the brain regions controlling personality, behavior and language.

18 Mar 2024

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

In mammals, the liver detects the body's energy demand at any given moment and mobilizes nutrient reserves to meet it.

18 Mar 2024

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently.

18 Mar 2024

Addressing period poverty among homeless women

Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease is a major global health problem, especially among people with type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein.

18 Mar 2024

Implantable temperature sensor detects inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease

A team of Northwestern University scientists has developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease.

18 Mar 2024

Peer coaching effective in controlling high blood pressure in young Black patients

For younger Black patients living in rural parts of the Southeastern United States, peer coaching is more effective than traditional clinical care in controlling high blood pressure, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

18 Mar 2024

COVID-19 vaccine associated with reduced risk of cardiac and clot-related complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection

The risk of cardiac and clot-related complications following COVID-19 is substantially reduced in people who receive the COVID-19 vaccination compared with unvaccinated individuals, reports an observational study published online in the journal Heart.

18 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

18 Mar 2024

Blood News and Research

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Lab-synthesized heparin to transform drug manufacturing

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

New fluid biomarker may one day detect ALS and FTD before symptoms appear

Dietary intake post-birth triggers hepatocyte specialization

Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

Addressing period poverty among homeless women

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Implantable temperature sensor detects inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease

Peer coaching effective in controlling high blood pressure in young Black patients

COVID-19 vaccine associated with reduced risk of cardiac and clot-related complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Covid and Medicare payments spark remote patient monitoring boom

Opportunistic atrial fibrillation screening key to preventing strokes

Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumors

Study reveals safety and acceptability of very low calorie diets in teenagers with obesity

Non-invasive blood test shows 83% sensitivity in detecting colorectal cancer, offering hope for early diagnosis

How is climate change influencing the spread of vector-borne diseases?

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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