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Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Researchers evaluated the gut mycobiota in adolescents/children with depression.

4 Apr 2023

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most significant causes of global mortality. Several factors, such as obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, dyslipidemia, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure, have been identified to enhance the risk of CVD events. In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) constructed Life’s Simple 7, which included seven lifestyle-based goals that could help achieve ideal cardiovascular health (CVH).

4 Apr 2023

Statins do not exacerbate muscle injury or pain after moderate-intensity exercise

Statin therapy does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue in people engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

3 Apr 2023

Certain urine and blood biomarkers can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease

In a new study looking at the long-term effects of hospitalized patients who have acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden but temporary loss of kidney function, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that higher levels of certain biomarkers in urine and blood can predict a patient's risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

3 Apr 2023

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Researchers explored longitudinal weight gain in infants who were exposed to in-utero COVID-19.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

Researchers explored the correlation between autoimmunity and obesity.

3 Apr 2023

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

The health effects of consuming different types of nuts have been well documented over time. The NUTS 2022 Conference was organized with the slogan: Where we are and where we are going in nut research. Now, a recent Nutrients journal paper summarized the conference proceedings and aimed to recapitulate and investigate the available information on nuts.

2 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

Therapeutics that use mRNA-;like some of the COVID-19 vaccines-;have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

31 Mar 2023

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, one out of every three adults in the United States has prediabetes, a condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels that could lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes.

31 Mar 2023

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

A recent study aimed to determine the association of mental health issues associated with BMI and gender in the oldest old population.

31 Mar 2023

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which offered her a small stipend to live on but no health coverage. She applied for Medicaid so she could be insured during the pregnancy.

31 Mar 2023

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Researchers devised a protocol to examine the effect of raisin supplementation on cognitive function in older adults.

31 Mar 2023

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Researchers evaluate the effects of yoga-dance and mindful eating in reducing body weight among obese women.

31 Mar 2023

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

Researchers examined the correlation between adherence to a healthful plant-based diet and mortality risk.

31 Mar 2023

Innovative treatment reduces the risk of amputation for patients with vascular disease

More than 75% of patients facing amputation from the most severe form of peripheral artery disease were able to keep their limb after an innovative treatment as part of a multicenter study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

30 Mar 2023

Analysis reveals key risk factors for surgical site infections following abdominal hysterectomies

Findings from an analysis of more than 66,000 abdominal hysterectomies performed in New York hospitals reveal key risk factors for surgical site infections (SSIs) following these procedures, including open surgery, obesity, diabetes, gynecological cancer, and age under 45.

30 Mar 2023

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

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30 Mar 2023

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

A recent study published in the journal Algal Research summarized the existing knowledge on bioactive compounds in green seaweeds and Ulva spp., focusing on its application as a future superfood.

29 Mar 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Is depression associated with gut mycobacteria dysbiosis in children?

Life's Essential 8: Higher cardiovascular health scores linked to reduced mortality risks

Statins do not exacerbate muscle injury or pain after moderate-intensity exercise

Certain urine and blood biomarkers can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease

Growth trajectories among infants with vs without in utero COVID-19 exposure

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researcher hypothesizes that overnutrition could lead to loss of self-tolerance by impinging on immune regulation

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

Innovative treatment reduces the risk of amputation for patients with vascular disease

Analysis reveals key risk factors for surgical site infections following abdominal hysterectomies

Study to compare effectiveness of pregnancy weight management interventions on gestational diabetes and weight gain

Green macroalgae Ulva: Future superfood?

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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