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Farming population is highly vulnerable to COVID-19

Preventing the horrific mortality and ill health consequences of COVID-19 infection poses a huge and on-going challenge in Ireland and among the farming community over the coming months.

22 Sep 2020

Spider venom peptide could help stop pain in irritable bowel syndrome

Their study titled, "A spider-venom peptide with multi-target activity on sodium and calcium channels alleviates chronic visceral pain in a model of irritable bowel syndrome," is published in the latest issue of the journal Pain.

22 Sep 2020

Vitamin E is essential for proper growth of nervous system

In research with key ramifications for women of childbearing age, findings by Oregon State University scientists show that embryos produced by vitamin E-deficient zebrafish have malformed brains and nervous systems.

22 Sep 2020

Removing cost burden increases use of coronary artery calcium screening

A study out of University Hospitals found that removing the cost barrier for coronary artery calcium (CAC) screening resulted in an immediate increase in utilization of the test.

22 Sep 2020

Cardiovascular health similarities between chimpanzees and humans found

Doctors like to remind patients not to monkey around with their health, suggesting that a good diet and regular exercise improve longevity.

21 Sep 2020

Study finds how different strategies may impact clinical trial enrollment

As electronic medical records (EMR) become ubiquitous in health care settings, scientists are increasingly turning to electronic-based recruitment methods to encourage participation in clinical trials.

21 Sep 2020

Genomic adaptations to rice‐based diets contribute to mitigation of metabolic risk

The traditional rice-based diet of some east-Asian population has brought to a number of genomic adaptations that may contribute to mitigating the spread of diabetes and obesity.

21 Sep 2020

Researchers assess similarity of couples in pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held online this year, shows that when one half of a couple shows high levels of certain behaviours that prevent type 2 diabetes, such as good diet or exercise, that behaviour also tends to be high in the other half of the couple.

21 Sep 2020

$Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures$

Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures

Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and fractures in older people, thanks to a world-leading tool developed by Melbourne researchers.

18 Sep 2020

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict patient’s response to metformin treatment

Metformin is the first-line drug that can lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. One third of patients do not respond to metformin treatment and 5 per cent experience serious side effects, which is the reason many choose to stop medicating.

18 Sep 2020

Omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention to date.

18 Sep 2020

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

Macrophages are immune system cells. They are essential in the early response to infections, and they also have a key role in the proper functioning of our tissues and the regulation of obesity.

17 Sep 2020

Breadfruit flour found to be a healthy alternative to other starches for modern foods

A fruit used for centuries in countries around the world is getting the nutritional thumbs-up from a team of British Columbia researchers.

17 Sep 2020

Time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle’s core clock, study finds

For the first time, scientists have studied the early effects of time-restricted feeding on the daily periodic oscillations of metabolites and genes in muscle, and metabolites in blood.

17 Sep 2020

A ferry protein in the pancreas safeguards beta-cells from high-fat diet induced stress

Every time we eat, the glucose level in our body goes up. This spurs our pancreatic machinery into action and through intricate physiological mechanisms, appropriate amounts of insulin are produced, our blood glucose levels are controlled, and we remain healthy.

16 Sep 2020

Pollution exposure associated with stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation

People with one of the most common heart disorders who are exposed to greater levels of pollution have a 1.2-fold higher risk of stroke than their peers who live with less pollution, according to a JAMA Network Open study published recently by researchers at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

16 Sep 2020

Free online course launched to provide better understanding of the human microbiome

A new, free, online course is being launched to help you discover more about the microbiome and its links to health throughout our lives.

16 Sep 2020

Better heart health linked to lower risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults

Better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7) scale, was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) in middle-aged, Black and white adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

16 Sep 2020

Perio & Cardio educational campaign outlines the link between periodontal and heart health

Patients with gum disease should be told that they have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases - including myocardial infarction and stroke - and that they should actively manage risk factors such as smoking, lack of exercise, excess weight, blood pressure, and a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars.

15 Sep 2020

Keto diet could be beneficial for elderly COVID-19 patients

A recent study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine, New York University Langone Health and Washington University School of Medicine, claims that the ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbohydrate diet) is capable of mitigating clinical outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in elderly people by improving immune-metabolic functions and reducing inflammation. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

14 Sep 2020

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Farming population is highly vulnerable to COVID-19

Spider venom peptide could help stop pain in irritable bowel syndrome

Vitamin E is essential for proper growth of nervous system

Removing cost burden increases use of coronary artery calcium screening

Cardiovascular health similarities between chimpanzees and humans found

Study finds how different strategies may impact clinical trial enrollment

Genomic adaptations to rice‐based diets contribute to mitigation of metabolic risk

Researchers assess similarity of couples in pathophysiological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes

Novel tool uses fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease and predict falls, fractures

Researchers identify biomarkers that predict patient’s response to metformin treatment

Omega-3 intake is associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events

CNIC researchers uncover a mechanism explaining how macrophages regulate obesity

Breadfruit flour found to be a healthy alternative to other starches for modern foods

Time-restricted feeding does not influence the muscle’s core clock, study finds

A ferry protein in the pancreas safeguards beta-cells from high-fat diet induced stress

Pollution exposure associated with stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation

Free online course launched to provide better understanding of the human microbiome

Better heart health linked to lower risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults

Perio & Cardio educational campaign outlines the link between periodontal and heart health

Keto diet could be beneficial for elderly COVID-19 patients

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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