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Poll: 13% of Americans aged 50 to 80 show signs of food addiction

Whether you call them comfort foods, highly processed foods, junk foods, empty calories or just some of Americans' favorite foods and drinks, a sizable percentage of older Americans have an unhealthy relationship with them, according to a new poll.

30 Jan 2023

What are the long-term effects of PM2.5 components on the prevalence of hypertension?

Researchers conducted a nationwide cross-sectional analysis of the long-term consequences of particulate matter and its five components on hypertension among participants from 13 Chinese provinces.

30 Jan 2023

Study of older adults in China finds link between a healthy lifestyle and slower memory decline

A healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults in China, published today in The BMJ.

26 Jan 2023

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, with half of all Americans (47%) qualifying for at least one of the three key risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes).

25 Jan 2023

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Researchers explored the eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori utilizing levofloxacin and clarithromycin-based regimens in patients with prior COVID-19 therapy.

25 Jan 2023

Midriff bulge linked to heightened risk of physical frailty in older age

Carrying far too much weight, including a midriff bulge, from mid-life onwards, is linked to a heightened risk of physical frailty in older age, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

24 Jan 2023

Researchers uncover new mechanism that plays key role in the progression of alcohol-related liver disease

Alcohol-related liver disease is among the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to an incomplete understanding of the factors contributing to disease development, liver transplantation is still the only available cure.

24 Jan 2023

Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, scientists sought to address this shortcoming and reviewed the existing literature to understand the indirect impact, on mental health, of strategies that were applied to restrict the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among children and adolescents.

23 Jan 2023

Healthy gene found in centenarians can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years.

23 Jan 2023

Increased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk of cannabis use disorder

Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential "enhancement."

23 Jan 2023

Mindfulness-type meditation intervention benefits adolescents with traumatic experiences

In 2021 alone, it is estimated that one billion children around the world experienced some kind of violence or neglect, ranging from sexual to physical or emotional abuse.

23 Jan 2023

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

Researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks.

19 Jan 2023

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Researchers investigated the effects of long-term traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation on the gut microbiome's structural characteristics. Additionally, they screened microbes in the gut microbiota for insights into their biochemical indices and functionality.

19 Jan 2023

Alcohol News and Research

Poll: 13% of Americans aged 50 to 80 show signs of food addiction

What are the long-term effects of PM2.5 components on the prevalence of hypertension?

Study of older adults in China finds link between a healthy lifestyle and slower memory decline

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

The efficacy of clarithromycin versus levofoxacin-based regimens for H.pylori treatment in naïve patients after the COVID-19 pandemic misuse of antibiotics

Midriff bulge linked to heightened risk of physical frailty in older age

Researchers uncover new mechanism that plays key role in the progression of alcohol-related liver disease

Study finds high prevalence of depression and anxiety in children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

Healthy gene found in centenarians can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

Increased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk of cannabis use disorder

Mindfulness-type meditation intervention benefits adolescents with traumatic experiences

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

New research draws attention to the effects of deep meditation on gut health

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Overweight people have a different vitamin D metabolism

Study explores the role of endocannabinoids in hazardous drinking among young adults

Study on lubrication mechanisms of consumable phase change materials through different stages

What is the association between fast-food intake and liver steatosis?

Cancer mortality in the U.S. has declined 33% since the 90s

Poor hygiene practices in hospitals may lead to antibiotic resistance

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