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Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

14 Mar 2024

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55.

14 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

The effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) intake on weight, blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels among Lebanese individuals.

13 Mar 2024

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan are more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

12 Mar 2024

Obesity related to depression risk among older adults

Researchers discuss the association between depression and obesity.

12 Mar 2024

Does eating carbohydrates impact facial attractiveness?

Researchers investigate the potential of medical disorders like hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia to influence facial attractiveness.

12 Mar 2024

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Scientists at the Scripps Research Digital Trials Center have partnered with the health technology company CareEvolution to launch a remote study that will investigate whether wrist-worn devices, such as activity trackers and smartwatches, can help people with long COVID manage and reduce the severity of their symptoms.

11 Mar 2024

Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt

Plant protein intake is associated with improved sleep quality, while animal protein, particularly from processed red meat and poultry, is linked to worse sleep, with no significant effect from total protein intake on sleep quality.

10 Mar 2024

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

Study highlights areas where diabetics need more education

The body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively often results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic disease affecting hundreds of millions of people around the globe.

9 Mar 2024

Link between nutrient intake and multimorbidity risk reported in recent study, more research is needed

In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities.

8 Mar 2024

More steps a day keep the doctor away

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals a clear dose-response relationship between daily step count and reduced risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of walking more, especially for sedentary individuals, with 9,000 to 10,500 steps per day as the optimal range for health benefits.

7 Mar 2024

Parental obesity linked to higher odds of adult offspring obesity

Individuals have six times the odds of living with obesity in middle age if both their parents lived with obesity at that age, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024, Venice, 12-15 May), has found. Having one parent living with obesity trebles the odds.

7 Mar 2024

Reevaluating aspirin for heart attack and stroke prevention in seniors

One in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll shows.

7 Mar 2024

Study evaluates diet, exercise patterns among colorectal cancer patients with overweight/obesity

Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease associated with the development of several other diseases, including cancer. The present study aims to evaluate the eating habits, physical activity, and clinical profiles of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with overweight/obesity.

7 Mar 2024

DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes progression

A UK trial has found a DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals.

7 Mar 2024

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

How an individual’s sleep duration and dietary habits are associated with their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

7 Mar 2024

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

A recent Center for Mental Health briefing documents the evidence on the mental health of older people in England and what kind of support they receive.

7 Mar 2024

Small amounts of physical activity could help ward off stroke in the long term

Even people whose physical activity levels fall short of recommended guidelines, but who manage to do some during their leisure time, are likely to have a lower risk of stroke than their sedentary peers, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

6 Mar 2024

UTEP launches clinical trial to improve community health through walking

Health researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are launching a clinical trial to improve walking in the El Paso community, thanks to a $4.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

Physical Activity News and Research

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

Collaborative care intervention provides cost savings and health benefits for cancer patients

Obesity related to depression risk among older adults

Does eating carbohydrates impact facial attractiveness?

Scripps Research tests wearable devices as relief for long COVID symptoms

Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Study highlights areas where diabetics need more education

Link between nutrient intake and multimorbidity risk reported in recent study, more research is needed

More steps a day keep the doctor away

Parental obesity linked to higher odds of adult offspring obesity

Reevaluating aspirin for heart attack and stroke prevention in seniors

Study evaluates diet, exercise patterns among colorectal cancer patients with overweight/obesity

DNA-tailored diet could help manage blood glucose and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes progression

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

Report claims mental health of people in later life has been overshadowed by systemic and interpersonal ageism

Small amounts of physical activity could help ward off stroke in the long term

UTEP launches clinical trial to improve community health through walking

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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