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Lipid metabolism plays a critical role in red blood cell recovery from acute anemia

Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the body. It has long been known that when red blood cells break down or anemia occurs due to bleeding, the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) increases, leading to the proliferation of immature cells (erythroblasts) that eventually become red blood cells, thus restoring the red blood cell count.

20 Sep 2024

Brazilian vegans meet protein needs but rely on ultra-processed products, study shows

In an article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) report on a study involving 774 men and women who followed a vegan diet in Brazil.

19 Sep 2024

Impact of oxidative stress, gut, and diet on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder pathophysiology

Oxidative stress and gut microbiome interactions are key in ADHD pathogenesis, with diet playing a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving outcomes.

18 Sep 2024

Blackcurrant supplements show promise in preventing bone density loss in post-menopausal women

As we age, our bones lose density and become more fragile, putting us in danger of breaks and fractures.

17 Sep 2024

New research highlights role of dietary antioxidants in reducing erectile dysfunction risk

Researchers assess the association between erectile dysfunction and the Compound Dietary Antioxidant Index.

16 Sep 2024

New IndiPHARM initiative aims to revolutionize personalized medication management

A Columbia University-led multicenter research effort called IndiPHARM: individual metabolome and exposome assessment for pharmaceutical optimization will develop a platform and monitoring system to prevent unwanted interactions between medications and other environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors, in order to optimize therapeutic efficacy.

12 Sep 2024

Girls exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be more likely to start puberty early

Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be more likely to start puberty early, according to new research published in Endocrinology, the flagship basic science journal of the Endocrine Society.

10 Sep 2024

By-products from olive oil production show promise for preventing cardiovascular disease, study shows

A study reveals olive oil wastewater extract enriched with hydroxytyrosol shows promise in preventing cardiovascular diseases through antioxidant properties.

10 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

Maternal fish consumption linked to lower likelihood of autism diagnosis, study finds

Eating any amount of fish during pregnancy was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, particularly in females, and a slight reduction in autism-related traits in offspring, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

3 Sep 2024

Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials

Tirzepatide, a once-weekly dual agonist, outperforms long-acting insulin in reducing HbA1c, body weight, and improving cardiovascular markers in Type 2 diabetes patients.

2 Sep 2024

Study finds no added benefit to routine potassium supplementation after CABG

For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of normal was non-inferior to routinely supplementing potassium to the upper limit of normal, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

Mother's gut bacteria during pregnancy promote healthy brain development in the fetus

A study in mice has discovered that the presence of Bifidobacterium breve bacteria in the mother's gut during pregnancy promotes healthy brain development in the fetus.

22 Aug 2024

AI-driven adaptive deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s symptoms

Researchers compare the safety and feasibility of an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system to a conventional DBS system for Parkinson's disease.

22 Aug 2024

Reassessing the Health Star Rating: New study highlights need for ultra-processed food adjustments

Researchers reassess the Australian and New Zealand Health Star Rating (HSR) given the increasing prevalence of ultra-processed foods.

21 Aug 2024

Expanding the TTN mutation spectrum for dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a severe heart disease, is the leading cause of heart failure and sudden cardiac death worldwide.

19 Aug 2024

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers examined whether magnesium deficiency in the healthy middle-aged Australian population was independently or in combination with increased homocysteine levels associated with in vivo DNA damage.

15 Aug 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products - as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods - was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.