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Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Researchers in China discovered that gut microbiome diversity, influenced by metabolic health and age, significantly impacts cardiovascular disease risk.

9 Jun 2024

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."

9 Jun 2024

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Study examines how polymorphisms in bitter taste receptor genes relate to alcohol consumption and body fat percentage, revealing significant associations with TAS2R13 but not TAS2R38.

9 Jun 2024

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

Coronary heart disease (CHD) was involved in 1 in 5 deaths in 2022 when using all of the information included on the medical death certificate, according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) release revealing what Australians are most likely to die from.

8 Jun 2024

Xylitol linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

7 Jun 2024

Gut microbiota imbalance linked to higher UTI risks in women

Study reveals that gut microbial dysbiosis and frequent antibiotic use are key risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and dietary supplements to prevent UTIs.

6 Jun 2024

Sedentary childhood linked to premature liver damage, study finds

An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused premature liver damage, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reverse the risk.

6 Jun 2024

White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence

The White House is calling on hospital executives, doctors, and other health care leaders to take bolder steps to prevent gun violence by gathering more data about gunshot injuries and routinely counseling patients about safe use of firearms.

6 Jun 2024

Higher amounts of sugar alcohol xylitol associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events

Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

6 Jun 2024

Flight risk: Alcohol and cabin hypoxia disrupts sleep quality and impacts heart health

How alcohol consumption and exposure to hypobaric hypoxia interact to affect heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), and sleep.

6 Jun 2024

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

In an analysis of more than 50 years of health data, women who had overweight or obesity at age 14 or 31 were more likely to have an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke before age 55, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

6 Jun 2024

Alcohol News and Research

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease

Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging

Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

Xylitol linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events, Cleveland Clinic study finds

Gut microbiota imbalance linked to higher UTI risks in women

Sedentary childhood linked to premature liver damage, study finds

White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence

Higher amounts of sugar alcohol xylitol associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events

Flight risk: Alcohol and cabin hypoxia disrupts sleep quality and impacts heart health

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

Aircraft noise exposure linked to higher obesity risk in women

How a low-nicotine cigarette policy could improve public health

Does diet influence the onset of multiple sclerosis?

Common drugs linked to reduced risk of bleeding stroke from brain aneurysm

Mediterranean dietary adherence can reduce mortality risk in women

Alcohol plus cabin pressure at higher altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health

Does eating chili pepper decrease or increase obesity risk?

Researchers show the interplay of socioeconomic status and genetics on disease risk

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