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Sugary drinks linked to higher dementia risk, new study from UK Biobank reveals

The study finds that consuming free sugars, especially through beverages like fruit drinks, sodas, and milk-based drinks, is associated with an increased risk of dementia, while free sugars from solid foods show no significant link to dementia risk.

20 Nov 2023

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

The study investigates the role of epigenetic changes in GLP1R gene polymorphisms on metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), revealing that apart from genetic variations, DNA methylation significantly influences the occurrence of MHO.

20 Nov 2023

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

Study explores the implementation and support of Meat-Free Mondays in New Zealand's hospital cafés, finding strong participation and environmental concerns as key drivers while identifying knowledge gaps and taste preferences as main barriers to its success.

20 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

The study investigates the widespread use of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) among non-diabetic Brazilian adults, revealing that higher education, income, and BMI increase the likelihood of regular NNS consumption, challenging the perception of NNS as a healthy alternative.

19 Nov 2023

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

A recent research article in "Diabetes Therapy" examines the effectiveness of ketogenic diets in managing Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Despite potential benefits like weight loss and improved glycemic control, the study highlights unresolved issues and the need for more extensive research before incorporating ketogenic diets into clinical guidelines for diabetes management.

16 Nov 2023

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

JAMA Network Open study finds that diabetes increases colorectal cancer risk among low-income African-American individuals, with stronger associations observed in women, smokers, and those recently diagnosed, suggesting that glycemic control and colonoscopy screenings could mitigate risk.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

The Lancet Regional Health-Europe study finds that maternal smoking during pregnancy may lower the risk of type 1 diabetes in children, but this protective effect diminishes in adulthood, with adult smoking showing no significant impact on type 1 diabetes risk.

16 Nov 2023

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

In a clinical trial, acupuncture and massage therapy significantly reduced pain, fatigue, and insomnia, enhancing quality of life in advanced cancer patients over 26 weeks.

16 Nov 2023

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition, examining previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses, reveals that regular consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) is associated with increased risks of obesity, all-cause mortality, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, challenging the perception of ASBs as a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

15 Nov 2023

New study highlights urgent need for specific biomarkers in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia diagnosis

A review in Nature Reviews Neurology discusses the pathophysiological processes in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), emphasizing the need for specific biomarkers to differentiate VCID from Alzheimer's disease and to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies, moving beyond reliance on neuroimaging and patient histories.

15 Nov 2023

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study reveals that senolytics can reduce aging in human brain organoids and mitigate COVID-19 neuropathology, suggesting their potential as a therapeutic strategy against brain aging and coronavirus-related neurological complications.

15 Nov 2023

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

Study investigates the correlation between lifestyle factors, gender, inflammation, liver dysfunction, and metabolic abnormalities with fatty liver disease severity, revealing that men are at higher risk and lifestyle choices significantly impact the disease's progression.

15 Nov 2023

Research opens the door to a potential treatment strategy for certain advanced prostate cancers

Epigenetic changes can cause prostate cancer to resist treatment by switching genes on or off. One epigenetic mechanism tags genes with DNA methylation marks.

15 Nov 2023

Life expectancy gap between men and women widens in the U.S.

We've known for more than a century that women outlive men. But new research led by UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that, at least in the United States, the gap has been widening for more than a decade.

14 Nov 2023

Dietary sodium intake significantly impacts blood pressure, reveals comprehensive study

The JAMA study finds individual blood pressure responses to dietary sodium variations are consistent across different subgroups, including those on antihypertensive medications, suggesting a universal effect of sodium intake on blood pressure in a diverse population.

14 Nov 2023

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Study predicts that a vaccine against group A Streptococcus (Strep A) could significantly reduce antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, potentially leading to a 33% decrease in global antibiotic use for this condition.

14 Nov 2023

Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome

Study reveals that coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as determined by a systematic review and meta-analysis of global studies.

14 Nov 2023

Does cannabis use impact the risk of glaucoma? New study investigates

The study in Scientific Reports finds no significant association between cannabis use and the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma, challenging the notion that cannabis could influence intraocular pressure and glaucoma risk.

14 Nov 2023

Men feel less pain when inflicted by women, study finds

A man who is exposed to physical pain feels less severe pain if he is subjected to pain by a woman compared with a man, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, men experience less pain after surgery when asked about it by a woman than by a man.

14 Nov 2023

Does narcissism drive our body image and dietary choices?

Study evaluates the relationship between narcissism and body image concerns, revealing how narcissistic traits influence desires for thinness and muscularity, and related dietary behaviors, with variations noted across genders.

13 Nov 2023

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Sugary drinks linked to higher dementia risk, new study from UK Biobank reveals

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults' use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil

Ketogenic diets and diabetes: A promising match or a questionable pair?

Diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in low-income African-Americans, study shows

Maternal smoking linked to reduced childhood type 1 diabetes risk, effects fade in adulthood

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

New study highlights urgent need for specific biomarkers in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia diagnosis

Senolytics show promise in combating brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

Research opens the door to a potential treatment strategy for certain advanced prostate cancers

Life expectancy gap between men and women widens in the U.S.

Dietary sodium intake significantly impacts blood pressure, reveals comprehensive study

New vaccine against Strep A could drastically cut antibiotic use for sore throats, study suggests

Drinking coffee regularly may help prevent irritable bowel syndrome

Does cannabis use impact the risk of glaucoma? New study investigates

Men feel less pain when inflicted by women, study finds

Does narcissism drive our body image and dietary choices?

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