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Cadmium linked to more severe flu and pneumonia infections

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Howard Hu about his latest research into cadmium and how it could be causing more severe pneumonia infections.

22 Dec 2020

Chemical found in cigarettes could increase severity of COVID-19, new study finds

A new study has found that high levels of the chemical cadmium, is associated with an increased risk of death in patients with influenza or pneumonia.

16 Dec 2020

Novel MRI contrast agent shows strong potential as safer alternative to current products

Adding a contrast-enhancing agent to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) significantly improves image quality and allows radiologists who interpret MRI scans to pick up subtle anatomic details and abnormalities that might otherwise be missed.

15 Dec 2020

Study connects specific foods to later-in-life cognitive acuity

The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

10 Dec 2020

Modulation of oral microbiota impacts the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Exercise plays a key role in maintaining good physical and mental health throughout life. There is an increasing amount of scientific evidence that some of the immune system and metabolism benefits provided by sport are related to the thousands of millions of bacteria that colonize the digestive tract, from the mouth to the intestines, known as microbiota.

9 Dec 2020

Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

A team of researchers at the Feinberg School of Medicine demonstrated that xylitol and grapefruit seed extract (GSE) could prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. These can be used as a nasal spray to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

7 Dec 2020

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Reactive oxygen molecules, also known as "free radicals", are generally considered harmful. However as it now turns out, they control cellular processes, which are important for the brain's ability to adapt - at least in mice.

5 Dec 2020

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine--a nonprofit of 12,000 doctors--debunks the "blood type diet" by finding that blood type was not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations, or glycemic control.

5 Dec 2020

Scientists highlight lack of evidence linking the consumption of live microbes to better health

Many everyday foods--from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables--contain live microorganisms.

5 Dec 2020

Study shows advantages of Mediterranean diet for patients with heart disease

A clinical study with 1002 patients with heart disease shows the advantages of a Mediterranean diet compared to a low-fat diet.

4 Dec 2020

Research suggests plant flavonols could serve as effective antivirals for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers in Algeria have reviewed some of the evidence suggesting that flavonols commonly found in many plants and vegetables could be used as a therapeutic approach to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

1 Dec 2020

Study: Plant-based diet boosts metabolism

A plant-based diet boosts after-meal burn, leads to weight loss, and improves cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight individuals, according to a new randomized control trial published in JAMA Network Open by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

30 Nov 2020

Researchers discover new way for early detection of shade avoidance syndrome in plants

Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision Interdisciplinary Research Group of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, MIT's research enterprise in Singapore and Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory have discovered a way to use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of shade avoidance syndrome in plants.

25 Nov 2020

'Green Med’ diet may reduce the risk of severe health implications

A study has revealed the benefits of what is known as a green Mediterranean diet, which contains higher proportions of plant matter and even less red meat.

23 Nov 2020

Food products are potential SARS-CoV-2 carriers, study finds

A team of scientists at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and the Food Safety Research Center in Iran has emphasized the risk of various staple food products, including meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods, as potential carriers of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

20 Nov 2020

Researchers examine nutritional benefits of meal kits

During the pandemic, handy meal kit delivery services are helping to develop home cooking habits incorporating healthy ingredients such as vegetables, and a balance of less harmful fats and salt.

20 Nov 2020

Eating Ataulfo mangoes may reduce facial wrinkles in older women

Mangoes, like other orange fruits and vegetables, are rich in beta-carotene and provide antioxidants that may delay cell damage.

19 Nov 2020

Examining potential foodborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through fresh produce

To address this gap in knowledge, researchers from the Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Canada, and Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa examined the survival of human coronaviruses on the surface of fresh produce such as apples, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

18 Nov 2020

Parasite infection discovery could help develop treatments for neurological disorders

New research into how a common parasite infection alters human behavior could help development of treatments for schizophrenia and other neurological disorders.

16 Nov 2020

New research shows excess egg consumption can increase risk of diabetes

Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they're cracked up to be as new research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes.

16 Nov 2020

Vegetables News and Research

Cadmium linked to more severe flu and pneumonia infections

Chemical found in cigarettes could increase severity of COVID-19, new study finds

Novel MRI contrast agent shows strong potential as safer alternative to current products

Study connects specific foods to later-in-life cognitive acuity

Modulation of oral microbiota impacts the cardiovascular benefits of sport

Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract shows promise in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, study finds

Free radicals may be important for the brain to remain adaptable

Blood type not associated with the effects of plant-based diet

Scientists highlight lack of evidence linking the consumption of live microbes to better health

Study shows advantages of Mediterranean diet for patients with heart disease

Research suggests plant flavonols could serve as effective antivirals for SARS-CoV-2

Study: Plant-based diet boosts metabolism

Researchers discover new way for early detection of shade avoidance syndrome in plants

'Green Med’ diet may reduce the risk of severe health implications

Food products are potential SARS-CoV-2 carriers, study finds

Researchers examine nutritional benefits of meal kits

Eating Ataulfo mangoes may reduce facial wrinkles in older women

Examining potential foodborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through fresh produce

Parasite infection discovery could help develop treatments for neurological disorders

New research shows excess egg consumption can increase risk of diabetes

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