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Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Researchers evaluate the effects of a protein-enriched and anti-inflammatory diets on cognitive impairment in older adults in China.

30 Apr 2024

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Study in the journal Nutrients links exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals with vitamin D deficiency and reduced sleep duration, suggesting a compounded negative impact on health.

30 Apr 2024

Groundbreaking study reveals over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure

National Institutes of Health researchers and collaborators have discovered over 100 new regions of the human genome, also known as genomic loci, that appear to influence a person's blood pressure.

30 Apr 2024

Progression of subtle CT abnormalities in smokers predicts acute respiratory disease

Smokers who have small abnormalities on their CT scans that grow over time have a greater likelihood of experiencing acute respiratory disease events, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

30 Apr 2024

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

A new study from the University of Bergen and the University of Exeter shows that pregnant women who quit smoking may prevent an abnormal mismatch between the weight of the placenta and the growth of the fetus.

30 Apr 2024

Study investigates the potential effects of neonatal vitamin D on eczema up to adulthood

Australian researchers find that higher neonatal vitamin D levels are associated with lower odds of early-onset persistent eczema but an increased risk of early-onset resolving eczema in children up to age 25.

30 Apr 2024

Study: Healthy lifestyle may reduce impact of life-shortening genes

A healthy lifestyle may offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, suggests an analysis of the findings from several large long term studies, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

29 Apr 2024

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

People with heart disease may receive different care because of how race is interpreted in health risk calculators and other tools that help clinicians make treatment decisions.

29 Apr 2024

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

The associations between lifestyle, genetic factors, and human longevity.

29 Apr 2024

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

Study finds minor differences in dietary adherence and its impact on cardiovascular and kidney outcomes across diabetes endotypes, indicating limited evidence for endotype-specific dietary guidelines.

28 Apr 2024

Study links long-term health risks with burn pit exposure in military veterans

Study links extended deployments at military bases with open burn pits to a higher risk of developing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including COPD, asthma, and hypertension in veterans.

28 Apr 2024

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

A study published in the Nutrients journal finds that a high dietary antioxidant quality index (DAQI) can significantly enhance the quality of life for young women with acne vulgaris by reducing acne severity and associated depression risks.

28 Apr 2024

Medscape agrees to remove tobacco-industry funded smoking cessation courses

Medical education provider Medscape has bowed to pressure and agreed to permanently remove a series of accredited medical education courses on smoking cessation funded by the tobacco industry giant Philip Morris International (PMI), The BMJ and The Examination have found.

26 Apr 2024

Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?

The potential association between psychiatric disorders in parents and the risk of the offspring developing autism spectrum disorder.

26 Apr 2024

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

The associations between sensation-seeking behavior and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use.

26 Apr 2024

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Study found a link between consuming certain food emulsifiers and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Emulsifiers are common in processed foods and may disrupt gut health, potentially leading to diabetes.

25 Apr 2024

How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk

Study reveals that specific body shape phenotypes, such as general obesity and central obesity, significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, suggesting distinct molecular pathways for different adiposity subtypes.

25 Apr 2024

Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients

Research reveals that individuals with hypertension and a history of cancer are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with those undergoing chemotherapy facing the highest risk.

25 Apr 2024

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Subpopulations at heightened risk for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to air pollution.

25 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

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Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Study links endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to poorer sleep and vitamin D deficiency

Groundbreaking study reveals over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure

Progression of subtle CT abnormalities in smokers predicts acute respiratory disease

Quitting smoking during pregnancy prevents placental-fetal weight mismatch

Study investigates the potential effects of neonatal vitamin D on eczema up to adulthood

Study: Healthy lifestyle may reduce impact of life-shortening genes

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

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

Study links long-term health risks with burn pit exposure in military veterans

Antioxidant-rich diets linked to better life quality in young women with acne

Medscape agrees to remove tobacco-industry funded smoking cessation courses

Are parental psychiatric disorders related to the risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring?

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

Food additive emulsifiers linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk

Cancer history raises cardiovascular disease risk in hypertensive patients

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

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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