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Visual impairment may limit kitchen independence despite skills

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 22:18
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), published by Elsevier, examined culinary skills and related barriers among adults with visual impairment.

Breast milk fats may reflect more than the fats a mother eats

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 22:09
A cross-sectional study of 109 breastfeeding women in the Netherlands found that maternal intakes of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs and trans fats were associated with corresponding fatty acid proportions in human milk. The researchers also identified links involving dietary fiber, diet quality and several micronutrients, although whether these relationships reflect direct biological effects or broader dietary patterns remains uncertain.

Phytoene in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 21:21
New study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults.

Tea, berries and dark chocolate featured in a diet linked to lower Parkinson’s risk

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 21:10
A prospective UK Biobank study of 123,655 adults found that a dietary pattern richer in flavonoid-containing foods was modestly associated with a lower incidence of hospital-recorded Parkinson’s disease. The association was strongest among those with the highest flavonoid diet scores, while exploratory proteomic and transcriptomic analyses pointed to possible neuroimmune and cell-adhesion pathways but did not establish causality or mechanism.

Specific brain regions found more vulnerable to dementia with Lewy bodies

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:54
Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most common forms of dementia in older adults, after Alzheimer's disease.

Molecular switch ERBB4 linked to broad range of Alzheimer's pathologies

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:44
What if amyloid plaques are not the whole story of Alzheimer's disease? New research suggests that a broad range of Alzheimer's pathologies may be orchestrated by a molecular switch called ERBB4 when it turns on in the wrong neurons.

New study tracks global colorectal cancer risk across 185 nations

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:36
Colorectal cancer has long been recognized as a major global health threat, but its burden is far from evenly distributed. Incidence and mortality rates vary dramatically across countries, and these differences are closely tied to socioeconomic development, dietary transitions, and the adoption of screening programs.

Climate-warming shifts habitat risks for schistosomiasis-transmitting snails

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:32
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by Schistosoma worms, affects more than 240 million people, while over 800 million live in areas at risk. In China, Schistosoma japonicum depends on the amphibious snail Oncomelania hupensis.

Research improves understanding of biological mechanisms behind cluster headaches

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:24
Inflammation, altered gene regulation, and exposure to substances in tobacco smoke may all contribute to the development of cluster headache.

New review examines oral cancer drug delivery barriers and strategies

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:11
Delivering drugs directly to oral tumor sites remains challenging. A recent review involving researchers from Hasanuddin University examines barriers to local drug delivery and analyses strategies for targeting oral cancer lesions.

Study shows traffic noise disrupts health benefits of birdsong

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 13:05
Traffic noise disrupts recognised benefits of bird song and other sounds from nature, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

Hormone replacement therapy may reduce dementia risk for some women

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:38
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.

Study reveals public willingness to select embryos using traits when given choices

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:19
A study of more than 2,000 people in the United States and China finds that the line between medical and non-medical traits, which underpins the rules on embryo testing in most countries, does not match the preferences of the public.

Scientists identify new drug target to combat airborne tuberculosis

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 12:00
Tuberculosis bacteria released into the air from infected individuals dry out to form infectious particles that are second only to measles in contagiousness.

Artificial sweetener xylitol associated with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:54
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener, xylitol, were associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.

Study links finasteride to fewer complications after heart attack in men

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:49
Patients treated with medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia at the time of a severe acute heart attack experienced fewer serious complications from the attack, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

Hospital intervention reduces stillbirths and newborn deaths in Africa

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:40
A combination of training, quality improvement and leadership support in hospitals across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to fewer stillbirths and deaths among newborns during the first 24 hours of life.

China faces rising lung cancer deaths driven by aging population

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:56
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death both globally and in China, accounting for roughly 40% of the world's lung cancer deaths in 2022—a disproportionate burden given that China represents about 18% of the global population.

Study tracks global patterns and socioeconomic inequalities in the burden of breast cancer

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 09:54
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women globally, accounting for nearly 2.3 million new cases and 670,000 deaths in 2022 alone.

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