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Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Most people know it isn't safe to smoke or drink alcohol while pregnant, and most know that how well a pregnant person takes care of their health affects the health of their baby.

1 Aug 2023

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks rise, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

As low-nicotine cigarettes hit the market, anti-smoking groups press for wider standard

The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals of smoking: Light up a cigarette, inhale the smoke, including the nasty stuff that can kill you, and exhale.

30 Jun 2023

Do people drink less alcohol if they are aware of the associated cancer risks?

Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for various types of cancer, but awareness of this link remains low among the general population. This study examines the association between awareness of alcohol as a cancer risk factor and alcohol consumption among adults in the United States.

29 Jun 2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives.

29 Jun 2023

Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

The rate at which women eliminate alcohol from their bloodstream is largely predicted by their lean body mass, although age plays a role, too, scientists found in a new study.

26 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Plant biologist Alex Harkess, PhD, and his lab at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology are on a mission to change the future of food and fiber crops, one flowering plant species at a time.

7 Jun 2023

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Researchers describe the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production.

29 May 2023

As water levels drop, the risk of arsenic poisoning rises

When John Mestas’ ancestors moved to Colorado over 100 years ago to raise sheep in the San Luis Valley, they “hit paradise,” he said.

24 May 2023

Can beer intake improve heart health following oxidative injury?

Researchers examined the impact of antioxidants found in fermented beverages on tissue transcriptomics.

16 May 2023

Study identifies various biomarkers of moderate alcohol intake and alcoholic beverages

Researchers determined and validated ethanol intake biomarkers that can be used to accurately assess alcohol intake.

21 Apr 2023

Green Mediterranean diet substantially regresses proximal aortic stiffness

The green Mediterranean – high polyphenols diet substantially regresses proximal aortic stiffness (PAS), a marker of vascular aging and increased cardiovascular risk.

18 Apr 2023

The drug company that prospered without creating any drugs

The new drug looked so promising — except for that one warning sign.

13 Apr 2023

UVA scientists identify a detox approach to delay aging

University of Virginia scientists have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.

9 Mar 2023

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Researchers evaluated the association between the time in bed and difficulty sleeping with nutrient intake during the second trimester and the third trimester of gestation.

28 Feb 2023

Nutritional analysis: Gluten-free products are not on par with gluten-containing counterparts

A research team at the University of the Basque Country has spent 9 years monitoring gluten-free products to analyze whether they are nutritionally deficient.

27 Feb 2023

How does alcohol affect blood pressure?

Drinking is part of human society worldwide. However, alcohol consumption has been strongly linked to human diseases, including dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological conditions. A recent research paper examined whether drinking was related to hypertension, the root factor in morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD).

16 Feb 2023

Prenatal alcohol exposure associated with the facial shape of children

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technology to find a link between alterations in the shape of children's faces and the amount of alcohol their mothers drank, both before becoming pregnant and during pregnancy.

16 Feb 2023