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Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because symptoms can remain hidden until a medical crisis strikes.

12 Dec 2023

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

The combination of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and smoking influence.

12 Dec 2023

Health benefits and natural ingredients key to promoting sweet protein alternatives over sugar

Study finds that health-focused messaging is more effective than naturalness framing in promoting sweet protein consumption as a sugar substitute, with implications for public health strategies targeting reduced sugar intake.

11 Dec 2023

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

The current class of anti-obesity drugs is proving remarkably effective at removing excess pounds. However, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian found that people who stopped taking the medication regained much of that weight within a year.

11 Dec 2023

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Study found that replacing typical carbohydrate snacks with tree nuts in young adults' diets for 16 weeks improves metabolic health, with females showing reduced waist circumference and lipid biomarkers, and males enhanced insulin sensitivity, without other dietary changes.

11 Dec 2023

Unmasking the culprits behind long-term arm problems in breast cancer patients

A new review paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 1, 2023, entitled, "Risk factors for long-term arm morbidities following breast cancer treatments: A systematic review."

11 Dec 2023

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, according to the new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) special report published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Dec 2023

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

The associations between meat and fish consumption and the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

11 Dec 2023

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is linked to a reduced risk, particularly among highly educated individuals.

10 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

10 Dec 2023

Global study reveals hypertension common among middle-aged couples

Study reports high prevalence of concordant hypertension among middle-aged heterosexual couples in England, the US, India, and China, suggesting couple-centered interventions could be effective in hypertension management.

10 Dec 2023

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Eating food and absorbing its nutrients is an everyday occurrence, but this normal activity can look different for someone who suffers from inflammatory bowel disease.

8 Dec 2023

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

The potential link between plant-based dietary patterns (plant-based dietary indices, PDI) and genetic risk of obesity.

8 Dec 2023

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Dec 2023

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

While regular screenings may decrease the chance of diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in some women and lead to a 20% reduction in breast cancer mortality, other women will be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer despite screening at regular intervals.

7 Dec 2023

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility.

5 Dec 2023

Body Mass Index News and Research

Hidden danger: Uncontrolled hypertension linked to increased kidney failure and mortality

How does the combined effect of smoking and HIV infection influence the aging-related manifestations?

Health benefits and natural ingredients key to promoting sweet protein alternatives over sugar

Tirzepatide maintains weight loss and improves cardiometabolic health in SURMOUNT-4 trial

Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults

Unmasking the culprits behind long-term arm problems in breast cancer patients

New report provides latest update on cardiovascular disease burden and trends

Is there an association between meat and fish consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Global study reveals hypertension common among middle-aged couples

Simple screening tool reveals the prevalence of malnutrition among patients at UNC’s IBD clinic

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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