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Study finds equal safety in home and birth center births

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 06:26
In low-risk pregnancies, mothers and children are just as safe with a planned home birth as they are with a planned birth center birth, a national study led by Oregon State University researchers has shown.

Stress, diet, and vascular health: Can cocoa flavonols help?

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 06:06
Incorporating flavonol-rich foods may counteract stress-induced vascular impairments, offering a dietary strategy for improved cardiovascular health.

Exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy may raise asthma risk in children

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:47
A new study from researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children.

Impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on alcohol consumption

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:28
The impact of GLP-1 RAs on alcohol use is explored, showing potential benefits in reducing intake and cravings, but with mixed results from clinical trials.

Chewing gum to prevent preterm birth

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 04:58
Xylitol-containing gum during pregnancy significantly reduces preterm births and low birth weights, offering a simple solution for improving maternal health.

By 2050, two-thirds of adults and one-third of adolescents could face obesity in the US

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 04:45
Rising obesity rates in the USA, particularly among adolescents, pose significant health risks, demanding immediate action and tailored prevention strategies.

Memories of obesity can linger in fat cells long after weight loss

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 04:37
Epigenetic changes from obesity persist after weight loss, altering fat cell function and increasing the risk of weight regain, impacting metabolic health.

Researchers explore pathways linking infant antibiotic use to childhood asthma

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 01:36
The use of antibiotics in the first year of life has been found to be a risk factor for the development of childhood asthma.

Study defines three subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformation to guide treatment

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 01:33
Roughly 4% of the population is affected by a congenital brain malformation that has eluded researchers' efforts to find causes and treatments.

Multiple sclerosis drug could help individuals with reduced working memory

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 01:06
Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.

Study shows AI can predict prognosis in triple-negative breast cancer

Tue, 11/19/2024 - 00:46
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how well different AI models can predict the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer by analyzing certain immune cells inside the tumor.

How alcohol impacts male health

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:51
This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

Parkinson's study reveals dopamine's unexpected link to tremor

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:44
Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in Parkinson's disease, finding that preserved dopamine in certain brain regions may actually contribute to tremor symptoms, challenging common beliefs.

Study identifies cost-effective strategies for using AI in health systems

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:23
A study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has identified strategies for using large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence (AI), in health systems while maintaining cost efficiency and performance.

Green tea kombucha could transform your gut and boost your weight-loss journey

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:21
Green tea kombucha improves gastrointestinal symptoms and alters the serum metabolome in individuals with excess body weight on an energy-restricted diet, showing potential metabolic health benefits.

Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:01
Italian researchers reveal a strong link between ultra-processed foods and obesity, highlighting increased cardiometabolic risks in adults with higher UPF consumption. The findings call for urgent dietary changes to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.

Nanoplastics may lead to the development of antibiotic resistance

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 23:00
Minuscule particles of plastic are not only bad for the environment. A study led from Umeå University, Sweden, has shown that the so-called nanoplastics which enter the body also can impair the effect of antibiotic treatment.

Experts evaluate plant-based diets for kids, urging nutritional care and supplementation

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 22:26
Plant-based diets for children and adolescents may offer health benefits but pose risks of nutritional deficiencies, requiring careful planning and professional oversight.

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 19:28
Dietary niacin intake reduces risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, with benefits more pronounced in non-diabetic individuals and linked to NAD metabolism improvements.

Cocoa flavanols can protect the vascular system from stress

Mon, 11/18/2024 - 13:23
​New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food.

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