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Study shows biological link between muscle weakness and acceleration in biological age

Everyone ages at a different pace. That's why two 50-year-olds, despite living the same number of years, may have different biological ages – meaning that a host of intrinsic and extrinsic factors have caused them to age at varying paces with different levels of risk for disease and early death.

10 Nov 2022

Mercury exposure during pregnancy could boost growth rates of fetus and infant

In a new study, researchers used a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to calculate the predicted concentration of MeHg in a given organ with time.

10 Nov 2022

High-quality reference genome assembly of the Nile rat facilitates diabetes research

Model organisms are essential for biomedical research and have enabled many important scientific discoveries. The ability to sequence the genomes of these models is a powerful tool to study the genetic factors that impact human health.

9 Nov 2022

Understanding the gut-brain connection in metabolic and neurological disorders

The community of microorganisms living in the human gut, known as the gut microbiome, is increasingly recognized as playing a pivotal role in metabolic conditions such as obesity and neurological diseases including Parkinson's disease.

9 Nov 2022

Study links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death

The results of a new study depicted that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption precipitated premature deaths in Brazil.

9 Nov 2022

Highly processed and refined foods contribute to rising obesity rates in the Western world

A year-long study of the dietary habits of 9,341 Australians has backed growing evidence that highly processed and refined foods are the leading contributor of rising obesity rates in the Western world.

9 Nov 2022

Food supplement recommendations during pregnancy not always adhered to in practice

Although a majority of pregnant women believed that they were aware of the recommendations on food supplement use, the recommendations were not always adhered to in practice, shows a study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland.

8 Nov 2022

Food sustainability incorporated in only 20% of European food-based dietary guidelines

The health of the planet and that of humankind are profoundly interconnected: the way we feed ourselves has a significant impact upon both our own health and that of the environment.

8 Nov 2022

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

8 Nov 2022

Mindfulness may offer a novel way to improve blood pressure control

A customized mindfulness program that taught participants to apply those skills to have healthy relationships with their diet, physical activity, alcohol use, medication adherence and stress, led to notably lower systolic (top number) blood pressure measures six months after participating in the mindfulness program, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Rosuvastatin vastly superior to six common heart health supplements

Six widely used dietary supplements often advertised to promote heart health are actually ineffective at lowering cholesterol levels.

7 Nov 2022

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

7 Nov 2022

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which rely on fluoride and food fortification to mitigate dental damage and nutritional shortcomings, a University of Washington researcher says.

6 Nov 2022

Study finds low absolute risk of glomerular disease relapse associated with COVID-19 vaccination

Several reports have described a relapse of certain autoimmune kidney diseases in patients after they've received COVID-19 vaccines, but it's unclear if this association is real or a coincidence.

4 Nov 2022

Developing art and creativity to help fight cancer

Developing art and creativity to improve the effectiveness and delivery of healthcare. From narrative medicine to the disclosure of one's medical records on the net: how "open sourcing" feelings and fears can help fight cancer and reshape the concept of "cure".

4 Nov 2022

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

In a recent study published in the Current Opinion in Pharmacology journal, researchers assessed the impact of environmental toxicants and brown adipose tissue (BAT) on obesity and metabolic disorders.

4 Nov 2022

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

A recent editorial published in the journal BMC Medicine examined existing literature for associations between the mother's and offspring's health outcomes and a broad range of maternal characteristics related to pregnancy and postnatal phenotypes and complications.

3 Nov 2022

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Researchers report that a weekly dose of semaglutide led to a significant BMI reduction in adolescents.

3 Nov 2022

Gut microbiome of wild marten could serve as a tool to assess the health of wild ecosystems

A new study finds the microbial ecosystem in the guts of wild marten (Martes americana) that live in relatively pristine natural habitat is distinct from the gut microbiome of wild marten that live in areas that are more heavily impacted by human activity.

3 Nov 2022

Cedars-Sinai experts to present innovative heart research data during AHA Scientific Sessions 2022

During American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022, Prominent Cedars-Sinai Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Interventionalists Available for Interviews

3 Nov 2022

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Study shows biological link between muscle weakness and acceleration in biological age

Mercury exposure during pregnancy could boost growth rates of fetus and infant

High-quality reference genome assembly of the Nile rat facilitates diabetes research

Understanding the gut-brain connection in metabolic and neurological disorders

Study links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death

Highly processed and refined foods contribute to rising obesity rates in the Western world

Food supplement recommendations during pregnancy not always adhered to in practice

Food sustainability incorporated in only 20% of European food-based dietary guidelines

Low-protein highly processed foods lead to higher energy intake

Mindfulness may offer a novel way to improve blood pressure control

Rosuvastatin vastly superior to six common heart health supplements

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Study finds low absolute risk of glomerular disease relapse associated with COVID-19 vaccination

Developing art and creativity to help fight cancer

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

Health of mothers, fetuses, and children are all affected by the maternal environment

Weekly weight loss drug reduces BMI in teens

Gut microbiome of wild marten could serve as a tool to assess the health of wild ecosystems

Cedars-Sinai experts to present innovative heart research data during AHA Scientific Sessions 2022

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

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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