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NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older women.

23 Aug 2023

How effective is the keto diet for managing PCOS?

Scientists discuss the metabolic advantages of the ketogenic diet in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

21 Aug 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of insects for human consumption

Researchers review data using insects as a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

11 Aug 2023

Is a Western diet a risk factor for major depressive disorder?

Researchers investigated whether the Western diet (WD) was a risk element for major depressive disorder (MDD) patients.

8 Aug 2023

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Researchers collated scientific evidence on advancements in research for nutrient-rich foods.

7 Aug 2023

New research sheds light on gut-kidney axis in diabetes and diabetic nephropathy

Researchers explored gut microbiota composition to evaluate the association between the microbes and diabetic clinical phenotypes.

2 Aug 2023

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Most people know it isn't safe to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant, and most know that how well a pregnant person takes care of their health affects the health of their baby.

1 Aug 2023

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Scientists review existing literature to assess the relationship between oxidative stress and female infertility.

1 Aug 2023

The role of vitamins, minerals, and intestinal microbiota in heart disease development in adults and children

Researchers discuss how certain minerals and vitamins impact the development and progression of CVDs in adults and children.

31 Jul 2023

Microbial cell factories produce eco-friendly food and cosmetic compounds

Despite decades of global population growth, global food crisis seems to be at hand yet again because the food productivity is cut severely due to prolonged presence of abnormal weather from intensifying climate change and global food supply chain is deteriorated due to international conflicts such as wars exacerbating food shortages and nutritional inequality around the globe.

28 Jul 2023

The role of diet in the management of retinal vein occlusion

Researchers investigate the potential impact of dietary habits on retinal vein occlusion.

27 Jul 2023

The association of dietary patterns with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia symptomology

A new paper discusses the impact of diet on the risk of AD, in which researchers describe the interrelationship between specific nutrients, dietary patterns, other risk factors for AD, and psychosocial factors driving these patterns.

24 Jul 2023

Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?

Scientists have reviewed the existing literature to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the low-bacterial diet in neutropenic cancer patients.

20 Jul 2023

Researchers convert β-Pinene into renewable feedstock for sustainable paracetamol and ibuprofen

Researchers have developed scalable processes to convert β-pinene into 4-IPEC, a feedstock for synthesizing sustainable versions of paracetamol and ibuprofen.

19 Jul 2023

Does Mediterranean diet adherence impact mental health?

Researchers evaluated the association between maintaining a healthy diet and mental health among Spanish nursing students.

19 Jul 2023

American Heart Association calls for more research on e-cigarettes

Research increasingly reveals health risks of e-cigarette use, and more studies are needed about the long-term impact e-cigarettes may have on the heart and lungs, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

17 Jul 2023