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Oxidative Stress is a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal. Antioxidant levels are usually measured in blood plasma.

Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

Researchers determine whether cannabis use disorder increases the risk of head and neck cancer.

12 Aug 2024

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

9 Aug 2024

Seaweed extract shows promise in protecting neurons in Parkinson’s disease

Ecklonia cava polyphenols (ECPs) show promise in reducing neuronal damage caused by rotenone in Parkinson’s disease (PD) by activating the Nrf2-ARE pathway, highlighting their potential as a neuroprotective treatment.

7 Aug 2024

Increasing wildfire smoke exposure linked to higher surgical risks

Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging throughout the country, burning more than 2 million acres.

6 Aug 2024

Urinary metals linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk and mortality

Research identifies associations between urinary metals and cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as all-cause mortality. The findings suggest that both essential and non-essential metals in urine can serve as risk factors for CVD and mortality, emphasizing the need for strategies to mitigate these risks.

5 Aug 2024

Anticancer drugs show promise in reducing Alzheimer's dementia risk

Study finds anticancer drugs, specifically antimetabolites and molecular targeted therapies, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's type dementia but not vascular dementia.

1 Aug 2024

COVID-19 significantly increases risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

Young adults with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of hearing loss and sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Researchers urge awareness and further investigation into COVID-19-related auditory damage.

31 Jul 2024

FDA clears UAB startup's TIX100 for clinical trials

The University of Alabama at Birmingham startup TIXiMED, Inc., has obtained clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration to proceed to clinical trials under an Investigational New Drug for TIX100, its novel oral Type 1 diabetes drug.

31 Jul 2024

Can diet alter your biological age?

Research shows that healthy diets lower epigenetic age while added sugar accelerates aging in midlife Black and White women.

31 Jul 2024

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

A new study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine, Inhalation of hydrogen-rich gas before acute exercise alleviates exercise fatigue, has found a possible novel intervention for exercise-induced fatigue.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the effectiveness of curcumin in lowering depression among obese individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM).

30 Jul 2024

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Researchers identified garlic's potential to treat atherosclerosis by regulating ferroptosis and reducing lipid peroxidation, offering a safer alternative to current treatments.

29 Jul 2024

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Research reveals xanthones as promising agents in diabetes management, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insulin-sensitizing benefits.

29 Jul 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

In a recent review, researchers explored advances in molecular nutrition, focusing on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions for energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome. They also discussed emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition.

28 Jul 2024

Cordyceps sinensis shown to alleviate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in mice

A recent study from China has reported that Cordyceps sinensis (CS), a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, can ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice by inhibiting mitochondrion-mediated oxidative stress.

25 Jul 2024

Could a Mediterranean diet be the secret to avoiding gestational diabetes?

The Mediterranean diet significantly reduces the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Higher adherence to this diet correlates with lower GDM incidence.

25 Jul 2024

Traffic-related ultrafine particles impair mitochondrial function in human olfactory cells

Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows.

24 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

Review highlights saffron's potential in preventing and treating various human diseases through its bioactive compounds. Clinical and preclinical studies confirm saffron's benefits in conditions like maculopathy, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

21 Jul 2024

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Does cannabis use disorder increase the risk of head and neck cancer?

Low-fat vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in reducing AGEs and achieving weight loss

Seaweed extract shows promise in protecting neurons in Parkinson’s disease

Increasing wildfire smoke exposure linked to higher surgical risks

Urinary metals linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk and mortality

Anticancer drugs show promise in reducing Alzheimer's dementia risk

COVID-19 significantly increases risk of hearing loss in young adults, study finds

FDA clears UAB startup's TIX100 for clinical trials

Can diet alter your biological age?

Hydrogen-rich gas inhalation reduces exercise-induced fatigue and enhances performance

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

Garlic as a potent weapon against atherosclerosis

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

Cordyceps sinensis shown to alleviate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in mice

Could a Mediterranean diet be the secret to avoiding gestational diabetes?

Traffic-related ultrafine particles impair mitochondrial function in human olfactory cells

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

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