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Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently.

18 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

18 Mar 2024

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Study evaluates the impact of vitamin D supplementation on bone health and cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients, finding no significant improvements except in PTH levels, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D metabolism.

17 Mar 2024

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy.

14 Mar 2024

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Diet and nutritional interventions rich in antioxidants show potential benefits in reducing the symptoms of vitiligo, emphasizing the need for further research to solidify dietary guidelines alongside traditional treatments.

13 Mar 2024

Obesity drug tirzepatide reduces bodyweight, waist circumference regardless of the duration of disease

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (Venice, Italy, May 12-15) shows that the obesity medication tirzepatide consistently reduces bodyweight and waist circumference regardless of the length of time the person has been living with overweight or obesity.

13 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

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

The individual and combined effects of caffeine and creatine nitrate on cognitive and exercise performance.

11 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

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Researchers describe the utility of postbiotics in improving exercise performance and recovery.

6 Mar 2024

Exonate first-in-class eye drop Phase Ib/IIa trial data demonstrate safety and biological activity in treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema

EXN407 is the first topical SRPK1 inhibitor to demonstrate both safety and signals of biological response as monotherapy for these indications.

5 Mar 2024

Can the modulation of the gut microbiome using a prebiotic improve muscle function and cognition?

Researchers examined the efficacy of a prebiotic in improving muscular and cognitive performance vs. a placebo among elderly individuals.

4 Mar 2024

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

Researchers review the beneficial impacts of quinoa and its bioactive compounds, particularly its effects on intestinal microflora.

4 Mar 2024

Does vitamin D have protective role against COVID-19?

Whether vitamin D supplementation before the onset of COVID-19 could provide benefits.

1 Mar 2024

SickKids study offers new path for pediatric rare disease clinical trials

Using a novel methodology, researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are the first in pediatric research to use data from an international real-world cohort to overcome the barriers associated with conducting randomized clinical trials in children with rare diseases.

29 Feb 2024

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Mouse models shed light on the effects of metformin use during pregnancy on offspring

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Obesity drug tirzepatide reduces bodyweight, waist circumference regardless of the duration of disease

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

Caffeine vs. creatine: The impact on cognitive and physical performances

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

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Exonate first-in-class eye drop Phase Ib/IIa trial data demonstrate safety and biological activity in treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema

Can the modulation of the gut microbiome using a prebiotic improve muscle function and cognition?

The impact of quinoa bioactive compounds on gut health

Does vitamin D have protective role against COVID-19?

SickKids study offers new path for pediatric rare disease clinical trials

Exercise, GLP-1 receptor agonist, or combined approach explored in year-long study

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

Omalizumab shows promise in preventing food allergy reactions in children, study finds

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Red light exposure mitigates blood glucose spikes after meals

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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