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DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 06:51
A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 06:37
The role of resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) in homeostasis and disease.

Study finds microdosing LSD leads to longer sleep: Insights from a controlled trial

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 05:58
A phase I trial to assess the effect of micro-dosing of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on the sleep.

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:32
Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 01:27
Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 01:01
Researchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials

Rss Feed - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 00:44
Priya Venkatesan discusses in Nature Medicine how dietary interventions can prevent or delay diseases, highlighting the reemergence of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials.

Study highlights how age affects nasal cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 22:04
Researchers reveal age-related differences in nasal epithelial cell responses to SARS-CoV-2, showing variations in cell types and viral dynamics across pediatric, adult, and older adult groups.

Study finds low and high GI diets boost endurance performance over low-carb diets

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 19:09
A study published in Sports Medicine – Open evaluated how carbohydrate intake and glycemic index affect endurance training outcomes, showing significant effects on metabolic flexibility and glycogen storage.

Managing diabetes with probiotics and synbiotics

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:57
Systematic review in Clinical Nutrition analyzed randomized trials to assess the impact of prebiotics and synbiotics on glycemic control in diabetes, revealing significant benefits in fasting glucose, serum insulin, and HbA1C levels.

Junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt brains' memory ability for a long time

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 16:19
A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains' memory ability for a long time.

Exploring how gene variants affect brain cells in children with severe epilepsy

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 16:14
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures.

Common HIV drugs linked to reduced Alzheimer's disease risk

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 14:11
Alzheimer's disease (AD) currently afflicts nearly seven million people in the U.S. With this number expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050, the lack of meaningful therapies represents a major unmet medical need.

Early life stress may underlie a pathophysiological exacerbation of postpartum depression

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 14:03
In a new study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

Research unveils bispecific antibodies for B-cell lymphoma treatment

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:53
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on April 12, 2024, entitled, "Novel therapeutic bispecific antibodies for B-cell lymphoma targeting IgM and other antigens on the B-cell surface."

Study links masculine gender norms to muscle dysmorphia symptoms

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:44
A new research study out of the University of Toronto sheds light on the intricate relationship between conformity to masculine gender norms and muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a diverse sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults.

Study reveals human gut plasmid with biomarker potential

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:50
A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of a new study.

Melatonin shows promise in preventing obesity, study finds

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:26
Two international studies led by the University of Granada (UGR) have confirmed that melatonin helps prevent obesity.

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:17
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

Rss Feed - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:05
New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before reinfusing them, can successfully treat this rare and aggressive cancer.

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