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Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

The increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation starting from childhood.

3 Apr 2023

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors (JAMDA) found that the risk of severe COVID-19 illness among nursing home residents with complete vaccination are low.

3 Apr 2023

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD.

3 Apr 2023

Certain urine and blood biomarkers can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease

In a new study looking at the long-term effects of hospitalized patients who have acute kidney injury (AKI), a sudden but temporary loss of kidney function, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that higher levels of certain biomarkers in urine and blood can predict a patient's risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

3 Apr 2023

Wearable devices could be used to detect higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia

Wearable devices such as smart watches could be used to detect a higher risk of developing heart failure and irregular heart rhythms in later life, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

3 Apr 2023

Red blood cell hitch-hiking facilitates SARS-CoV-2 multi-organ spread

Researchers assessed the infectious capacity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in plasma and red blood cells.

3 Apr 2023

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

The health effects of consuming different types of nuts have been well documented over time. The NUTS 2022 Conference was organized with the slogan: Where we are and where we are going in nut research. Now, a recent Nutrients journal paper summarized the conference proceedings and aimed to recapitulate and investigate the available information on nuts.

2 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

A new research paper performed a cross-analysis of a spectrum of dietary programs, from those requiring little intervention to detailed, multifaceted programs, examining the mortality and major cardiovascular events over a follow-up period.

2 Apr 2023

Study focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance

A new study led by Marshall University researchers focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance.

31 Mar 2023

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

Therapeutics that use mRNA - like some of the COVID-19 vaccines - have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

31 Mar 2023

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, one out of every three adults in the United States has prediabetes, a condition marked by elevated blood sugar levels that could lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes.

31 Mar 2023

Manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow

Researchers at Boston University, USA report that the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is linked to waking brain activity.

31 Mar 2023

Groundbreaking technique offers a new way to gain detailed information about organic tissues

A groundbreaking technique developed by researchers affiliated with the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience presents a new way of gathering and organizing highly detailed information about organic tissues in record time.

31 Mar 2023

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

A recent study aimed to determine the association of mental health issues associated with BMI and gender in the oldest old population.

31 Mar 2023

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Researchers devised a protocol to examine the effect of raisin supplementation on cognitive function in older adults.

31 Mar 2023

New Zealand rugby-inspired program tackles obesity

Researchers determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of RUFIT-NZ on lifestyle change, fitness, weight loss, blood pressure, and quality of life.

30 Mar 2023

Music therapy proves effective in treating depression for ADHD in children and adolescents

How music therapy can improve the treatment of depression in children with Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

30 Mar 2023

Certain T cells in human blood produce acetylcholine that regulates blood pressure and inflammation

Acetylcholine regulates blood flow, but the source of blood acetylcholine has been unclear. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that certain T cells in human blood can produce acetylcholine, which may help regulate blood pressure and inflammation.

30 Mar 2023

New model captures the complex shapes and biophysical properties of neurons

The thalamus and thalamic reticular nucleus are situated at the heart of the mammalian brain and are known to play a key role in a wide range of functions, including the transmission of sensory information to the cortex and the transition between brain states such as sleep and wakefulness.

30 Mar 2023

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Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

Age at menopause and hormone therapy use associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Certain urine and blood biomarkers can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease

Wearable devices could be used to detect higher risk of heart failure and arrhythmia

Red blood cell hitch-hiking facilitates SARS-CoV-2 multi-organ spread

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

Evidence supports Mediterranean and low-fat diets for reducing mortality and heart attack risks in high-risk patients

Study focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

New system leverages the sensing capabilities of a smartphone to measure blood glucose levels

Manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow

Groundbreaking technique offers a new way to gain detailed information about organic tissues

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

New Zealand rugby-inspired program tackles obesity

Music therapy proves effective in treating depression for ADHD in children and adolescents

Certain T cells in human blood produce acetylcholine that regulates blood pressure and inflammation

New model captures the complex shapes and biophysical properties of neurons

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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