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Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

A study in the journal Nutrients by Danish researchers shows that consuming carrot juice, rich in falcarinol and falcarindiol, influences acute inflammatory mediators and innate immune responses in human blood.

4 Dec 2023

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

A study in the journal Nutrients found that brown seaweed consumption (BSC) effectively manages type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk and regulates blood glucose levels in patients.

4 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Study reveals that men infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant experience changes in brain structure, including reduced gray matter thickness and subcortical nuclear volume. These findings, based on MRI data and clinical symptoms, highlight the neurological impact of Omicron infection, contributing to our understanding of COVID-19's effects on the brain.

4 Dec 2023

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

In a JAMA Network Open study, researchers found that an eight-week vegan diet intervention in adult identical twins led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health, including reduced LDL cholesterol and fasting insulin levels, compared to an omnivorous diet.

4 Dec 2023

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that brisk walking significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. The systematic review and meta-analysis found that every one km/hour increase in walking speed decreases the risk by 9%, highlighting the importance of walking pace in diabetes prevention.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Two new studies led by researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center give insight into how cells use energy to influence the way prostate tumors survive and grow -; advancements that can help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy, the most commonly used treatment for men with advanced stages of the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

HIV PrEP requirement, duration, uptake, and usage among sexual health services (SHS) attendees in England.

4 Dec 2023

AI transforms colonoscopy: Boosting detection rates, slashing miss rates in cancer screening

Researchers in China have demonstrated through a systematic review and meta-analysis that AI-based methods significantly enhance adenoma detection rates and reduce miss rates during colonoscopies, potentially improving colorectal cancer screening and reducing mortality.

3 Dec 2023

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black men diagnosed with more advanced stages of prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups – including white or Latino men – despite the therapy being proven to effectively control the growth of prostate tumors and extend the lives of men with the disease.

1 Dec 2023

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Study reveals that over half of long Covid patients experience fluctuating symptom severities over time, highlighting the dynamic nature of the condition. The research underscores the need for adaptive healthcare interventions and self-management strategies, considering these symptom variations in long Covid cases.

30 Nov 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and esophageal, in the UK population. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.

30 Nov 2023

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

The study published in PNAS reveals that emotions create identifiable maps of bodily sensations, consistent across different cultures and races. Using a novel method named "embody," researchers found that subjective emotional experiences are linked to specific bodily changes, providing insights that could aid in understanding and treating mood disorders like depression and anxiety, which alter standard emotional processing.

30 Nov 2023

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

Researchers investigated the Role of Cylicins in Spermiogenesis and Male Fertility in Mice and Humans through Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/ CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) Gene Editing.

30 Nov 2023

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

This review in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences discusses the role of scientific tools in combating mental health disorders like anxiety, MDD, and PTSD, emphasizing the need for a deep scientific understanding and diverse treatment approaches in the face of a global surge in psychological stress. The study explores stress biology, treatment strategies, and the importance of personalized scientific approaches to effectively address the mental health crisis.

29 Nov 2023

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Researchers in the U.S. used non-human primate models to explore the molecular mechanisms and neural systems behind behavioral inhibition, a key risk factor for anxiety disorders. The study identified molecular systems in the posterior orbitofrontal cortex linked to variations in anxious temperament, offering potential targets for treating anxiety disorders.

28 Nov 2023

Link between stress and autoimmunity: New insights into depression from mice to humans

Study investigates the link between stress and autoimmunity, finding a correlation between higher levels of serum and brain-reactive antibodies and depression-like behaviors in mice and humans with Major Depressive Disorder.

28 Nov 2023

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

Study investigates the relationship between loneliness and diabetes, finding that physical activity and BMI mediate this link, but diet quality does not. It highlights the complex interplay between loneliness, lifestyle factors, and diabetes risk, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to improve both mental and physical health.

28 Nov 2023

Men's Health News

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Omicron infection linked to brain structure changes in men, study finds

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Major UK study finds high demand and efficacy for HIV PrEP among sexual health service attendees

AI transforms colonoscopy: Boosting detection rates, slashing miss rates in cancer screening

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

Mapping emotions in the body: Study reveals physical topography of feelings

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Link between stress and autoimmunity: New insights into depression from mice to humans

Can loneliness lead to diabetes? New study reveals the role of physical activity and BMI

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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