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Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis of the condition, according to new research published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

4 Jul 2023

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health describes the impact of climate change on health and health services in Northern New South Wales, Australia. This region is considered a “hotspot” for floods and bushfires in Australia.

4 Jul 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Research explores the potential benefits of herbs and spices in rheumatic diseases, highlighting their bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. It provides an updated review of their mechanisms of action and summarizes human studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

4 Jul 2023

NUTRITION 2023: Leading experts discuss the future of nutrition

Join us at NUTRITION 2023 for an exciting lineup of scientific symposia, educational sessions, hot-topic discussions, and award lectures covering the latest developments in nutrition science.

4 Jul 2023

Growth factor study reveals potential breakthrough in obesity management

Study discusses the effects of a growth factor that showed promising results in mice in an obesity trial.

4 Jul 2023

Was there a change in the incidence of diabetes in children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study compares the incidence rates of pediatric T1D and 2D during and before SARS-CoV-2.

4 Jul 2023

Sugar sialic acid fuels disease-causing bacteria in the gut, study shows

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid, which makes up part of the protective intestinal mucus layer, fuels disease-causing bacteria in the gut.

3 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

Study calls for renaming of 'obesity' to better reflect the disease

We must change the way we talk about obesity to improve public understanding of the disease, according to a new study.

3 Jul 2023

Research reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin

Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two crucial proteins for human health.

3 Jul 2023

Breaking the myth: opioids provide no advantage for acute back pain, study finds

The first placebo-controlled trial of opioids in acute low back and neck pain.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

3 Jul 2023

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Deficient vitamin D status in older adults is associated with higher inflammation levels, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Optimizing vitamin D levels could potentially modulate inflammation in this population.

2 Jul 2023

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Long work hours among young adults hinder healthy behaviors, impacting population health. Understanding these barriers is crucial for targeted health promotion efforts.

2 Jul 2023

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Overuse of antibiotics contributes to the problem of drug-resistant bacteria. Developing countries and young children are particularly affected. Review examines how antibiotics affect gut bacteria and drug resistance in infants in low- and middle-income countries.

2 Jul 2023

Tiny sea creature offers new clues to regeneration and aging

Insights into healing and aging were discovered by National Institutes of Health researchers and their collaborators, who studied how a tiny sea creature regenerates an entire new body from only its mouth.

30 Jun 2023

Beyond diagnosis: coping strategies and their influence on Parkinson's patients' well-being

Researchers determined the predictors of particular coping methods used by Parkinson's Disease (PD).

30 Jun 2023

Childhood picky eating habits persist into adulthood, impacting dietary choices

Research examines the association between picky eating in early childhood and its long-term effects on food consumption patterns and weight status in young adulthood. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between picky eating and dietary habits, as well as potential implications for weight management.

29 Jun 2023

Selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women

Participant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.

29 Jun 2023

Living in a historically redlined neighborhood may increase risk of kidney failure

New study shows that long-term disinvestment in health and wealth resources in historically redlined neighborhoods likely contributes to a disproportionate rate of kidney failure among Black adults today.

29 Jun 2023

Chronic News and Research

Study reports on live birth rates before a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

NUTRITION 2023: Leading experts discuss the future of nutrition

Growth factor study reveals potential breakthrough in obesity management

Was there a change in the incidence of diabetes in children and adolescents after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Sugar sialic acid fuels disease-causing bacteria in the gut, study shows

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Study calls for renaming of 'obesity' to better reflect the disease

Research reveals how cells carry out the controlled release of mucins and insulin

Breaking the myth: opioids provide no advantage for acute back pain, study finds

Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of heart attacks in people over 60

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to increased inflammation in older adults

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Tiny sea creature offers new clues to regeneration and aging

Beyond diagnosis: coping strategies and their influence on Parkinson's patients' well-being

Childhood picky eating habits persist into adulthood, impacting dietary choices

Selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women

Living in a historically redlined neighborhood may increase risk of kidney failure

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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