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Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Have weight loss practices changed over time based on obesity status or sex?

The changing trends in weight loss practices over the years.

19 Oct 2023

Multidrug-resistant E.coli outcompete harmless strains to take over the gut, study reveals

Different strains of E.coli can outcompete one another to take over the gut, a new study reveals.

17 Oct 2023

Impact of ketogenic diets on breast cancer

The therapeutic potential of the ketogenic diet (KD) for breast cancer (BC).

17 Oct 2023

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

The association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation.

12 Oct 2023

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

Recent study reveals that the dietary habits of elite soccer players are influenced by their competitive levels and gender, with males favoring carbs and females leaning towards lean meats. The findings highlight the need for tailored nutritional guidance to optimize performance and health.

11 Oct 2023

HKU-developed antibiotic drug to enter clinical trials in Mainland China

A new antibiotic drug developed by a research team led by Professor Li Xuechen from the Department of Chemistry at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently gained approval from the authorities to undergo clinical trials in the Mainland.

10 Oct 2023

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Researchers explore the secrets behind increased life expectancies, focusing on the influence of diet, lifestyle, and socio-economic changes. Centenarians, individuals living past 100, often delay age-related symptoms, suggesting a lifestyle emphasizing a balanced diet, social interaction, and regular exercise can significantly boost longevity and resilience.

10 Oct 2023

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

Keck Medicine of USC is conducting a clinical trial to determine if a low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory diet combined with a medical food raising blood ketone levels can alleviate symptoms of long COVID. The study, based on the theory that prolonged inflammation post-COVID infection causes the syndrome, aims to examine the diet's efficacy in reducing inflammation and improving patients' health.

10 Oct 2023

The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

The importance of tools used to interpret the output of predictive models in type 1 diabetes (T1D) management.

10 Oct 2023

New research calls for shift in thinking about ultra-processed food addiction

Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain, including scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, published an analysis in a special edition of the British Medical Journal with a timely and controversial recommendation: It's time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food.

9 Oct 2023

New clinical trial investigates diet to ease long COVID symptoms

Approximately 7% of Americans have had long COVID, a range of ongoing health problems experienced after infection and recovery from COVID-19. Symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, headaches, chest pain, heart palpitations and more.

9 Oct 2023

Decoding the twist: Coronavirus spike proteins reveal their intricate invasion dance

Researchers use cryo-EM and molecular dynamics to reveal conformational changes in the spike proteins of human coronavirus HKU1 upon binding with a receptor. Findings unveil the complexity of beta coronavirus attachment, suggesting a more intricate mechanism of host cell invasion than previously understood.

8 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Can catching some rays help you fight off type 2 diabetes?

Natural light exposure could help improve blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study presented at the EASD meeting. The research suggests that natural daylight positively affects metabolic functions, potentially aiding in the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases.

1 Oct 2023

Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome

Scientists investigate the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on gut microbiota, revealing significant alterations at both the phylum and genus levels. The study suggests that dietary intake during fasting could play a key role in these microbiota changes.

27 Sep 2023

Replacing refined carbohydrates with whole grains, fruits may help prevent midlife weight gain

Increased consumption of carbohydrate from refined grains, starchy vegetables, and sugary drinks is associated with greater weight gain throughout midlife, while increased fiber and carbohydrate from whole grains, fruit, and non-starchy vegetables is linked to less weight gain, finds a large US study published by The BMJ today.

27 Sep 2023

Prolonged mismatch between calories eaten and burned may be putting many athletes at risk of REDs

The estimated prevalence of REDs varies by sport, ranging from 15% to 80%. The syndrome often goes unrecognised by athletes themselves, their coaches, and team clinicians, and may unwittingly be exacerbated by the 'sports culture,' because of the perceived short term gains on performance from intentionally or unintentionally limiting calorie intake, warns the Statement.

26 Sep 2023

Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity

26 Sep 2023

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

Researchers evaluate the effect of social disadvantages and psychological stressors on the gut microbiome of mothers and their infants.

24 Sep 2023

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Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

Have weight loss practices changed over time based on obesity status or sex?

Multidrug-resistant E.coli outcompete harmless strains to take over the gut, study reveals

Impact of ketogenic diets on breast cancer

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

HKU-developed antibiotic drug to enter clinical trials in Mainland China

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

The critical role of model interpretation in diabetes decision support systems

New research calls for shift in thinking about ultra-processed food addiction

New clinical trial investigates diet to ease long COVID symptoms

Decoding the twist: Coronavirus spike proteins reveal their intricate invasion dance

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

Can catching some rays help you fight off type 2 diabetes?

Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome

Replacing refined carbohydrates with whole grains, fruits may help prevent midlife weight gain

Prolonged mismatch between calories eaten and burned may be putting many athletes at risk of REDs

Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

Social adversity and stress leave distinct signatures on mom and baby gut health

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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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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

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