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Modified Japanese diet shows promise for lowering blood pressure, study finds

A study of 12,213 Japanese workers found no link between hypertension and the traditional Japanese diet, but a modified version emphasizing whole grains, fruits, and dairy showed a potential protective effect. The findings highlight how modernizing traditional diets with nutrient-rich foods may combat high blood pressure.

16 Apr 2025

Multiple myeloma care improved using innovative optical genome mapping

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of the innovative optical genome mapping (OGM) technique for the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of multiple myeloma.

15 Apr 2025

Researcher develops biodegradable sanitary pads using water hyacinth

In a casual conversation, researcher Pooja Singh and two of her colleagues were discussing the idea of developing biodegradable sanitary pads and started to contemplate what raw materials to use.

11 Apr 2025

Fish swim bladder hydrogel shows promise in heart repair

Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by crosslinking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications.

9 Apr 2025

$Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk$

Diet and exercise habits in your 60s linked to lower fracture and heart death risk

A long-term study in older adults links higher-quality diets to lower risks of hip fracture and cardiovascular death. Researchers suggest that framing bone health through heart disease awareness may better engage men in preventive action.

7 Apr 2025

Supplements over salmon? Study finds pregnant women choose capsules over food

Researchers surveyed 1,780 pregnant women across four European countries and found that half used fish oil and 10% used probiotics, with awareness and beliefs about supplementation varying widely.

7 Apr 2025

The House Speaker’s eyeing big cuts to Medicaid. In his Louisiana district, It’s a lifeline.

When Desoto Regional Health System took out $36 million in loans last year to renovate a rural hospital that opened in 1952, officials were banking on its main funding source remaining stable: Medicaid, the joint federal-state health program for low-income people and the disabled.

7 Apr 2025

Two plant-based diets linked to similar survival benefits and low environmental impact

Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

4 Apr 2025

Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050

Researchers investigate the impact of current Dutch dietary guidelines on non-communicable disease rates.

3 Apr 2025

New drug restores vision by regenerating retinal nerves

Vision is one of the most crucial human senses, yet over 300 million people worldwide are at risk of vision loss due to various retinal diseases.

1 Apr 2025

Fish oil supplements beat oily fish at reducing harmful blood vesicles

Fish oil supplements, delivering higher EPA doses, significantly reduced the number and procoagulant activity of extracellular vesicles—unlike oily fish. This suggests EPA, not DHA, may drive cardiovascular benefits linked to EV function.

24 Mar 2025

How your diet and probiotics can improve vaccine effectiveness

Researchers uncover how probiotics and diet shape the gut microbiome to boost vaccine efficacy, offering new avenues for precision immunization.

23 Mar 2025

Asgard archaea provide clues to the origin of complex life forms

Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes.

22 Mar 2025

Four breakthrough studies could revolutionize tuberculosis treatment

As of early 2025, tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S. This disease, often shortened to TB, causes significant lung damage and, if not treated, is almost always lethal.

22 Mar 2025

Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden

Researchers determine the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in the development of ischemic heart disease throughout the world.

20 Mar 2025

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa by modulating key inflammatory pathways and supporting metabolic health.

19 Mar 2025

Plant-based diets and IBD

This study highlights the link between plant-based diets and reduced IBD risk, suggesting dietary choices play a crucial role in managing chronic inflammation.

19 Mar 2025

Increased intake of fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine linked to lower tinnitus risk

Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), suggests an analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

18 Mar 2025

Eating a variety of plants helps infants build a stronger gut microbiome

Diverse plant-based diets in early childhood drive gut microbiome maturation, with weaning stage emerging as the dominant dietary signature across global populations.

18 Mar 2025

Struggling with weight? Eat more legumes, cut red meat, and skip soda

Diets rich in whole grains, nuts, legumes, and fruits help reduce obesity risk, while red meat and sugary drinks increase it. Researchers reviewed global evidence to identify which foods support or hinder weight management.

13 Mar 2025