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Prevalence of nicotine pouch use found to be low among U.S. adults

A new study found that the prevalence of nicotine pouch use was low in U.S. adults despite a 641% increase in sales of the products between 2019 and 2022.

11 Jul 2024

The effect of supplementation with cornelian cherry on different cardiometabolic outcomes

A recent meta-analysis in Nutrients examined recent studies on the cornelian cherry, Cornus mas L., for evidence of its cardiometabolic benefit.

11 Jul 2024

UK sugar tax reduces daily sugar intake in children and adults, study finds

Daily sugar intake fell by around 5 g in children and by around 11 g in adults in the 12 months following the introduction of the UK's 'sugar tax', formally known as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, finds an analysis of 11 years of survey data, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

9 Jul 2024

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

8 Jul 2024

Heparan-sulfate proteoglycans found to influence Alzheimer's cell pathology

The impact of heparan-sulfate-modified proteoglycans (HSPGs) on Alzheimer's disease-associated pathways.

5 Jul 2024

Biomarkers of food intake: The key to precision nutrition

Researchers examine the potential utility of biomarkers of food intake on objective and accurate dietary assessments.

5 Jul 2024

Machine learning revolutionizes cardiac studies in fruit flies

Drosophila - commonly known as fruit flies - are a valuable model for human heart pathophysiology, including cardiac aging and cardiomyopathy.

3 Jul 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to enhanced longevity, reduced cardiovascular mortality in cancer survivors

The Mediterranean Diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of an Italian study carried out as part of the UMBERTO Project, conducted by the Joint Research Platform Umberto Veronesi Foundation - Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed of Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM "Giuseppe Degennaro" University of Casamassima (BA).

2 Jul 2024

Study finds promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

A class of proteins that regulates cell repair and enhances cell growth-signaling systems could be a promising new target for the treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.

2 Jul 2024

Key transcription factor enhances anthocyanin production in wounded grapevines

A recent study sheds light on the biochemical response of grapevines to wounding stress. It reveals that the transcription factor VvWRKY5 is a key regulator that enhances anthocyanin production, which serves as a protective mechanism for the plant.

2 Jul 2024

NIH scientists uncover brain circuitry behind face detection in primates

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces.

2 Jul 2024

Fruit flavored vapes and a nighttime dry cough - what's the connection?

Researchers examined the longitudinal association between exposure to electronic cigarette flavors and nocturnal dry cough.

2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Strawberry fruit intake may improve glucose control and reduce CVD risk

Strawberries, America's favorite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows that they may be a good choice in promoting heart health as well.

1 Jul 2024

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults.

30 Jun 2024

Math model suggests single-parent nursing evolved to fight off bad bacteria

Being nursed by a single parent could be an evolutionary strategy to curb the spread of harmful microbes in mammals, according to a novel theory developed by mathematicians.

27 Jun 2024

Los Angeles County approves medical debt relief for residents

Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to buy up and forgive millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a comprehensive plan to tackle a $2.9 billion burden that weighs on almost 800,000 residents.

25 Jun 2024

Dietary sucrose modulates lithium's regulatory activity in Drosophila

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 11, entitled, "Dietary sucrose determines the regulatory activity of lithium on gene expression and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster."

24 Jun 2024

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows.

21 Jun 2024