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Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

Researchers question WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners, citing a reliance on biased prospective cohort studies over randomized controlled trials. The study calls for an urgent re-evaluation of WHO's stance, as recent evidence suggests non-sugar sweeteners may actually reduce cardiometabolic risks.

19 Sep 2023

New study debunks the myth that almonds are bad for weight loss

When it comes to weight loss, nuts can get a bad rap – while they're high in protein, they're also high in fats, and this often deters those looking to shed a few kilos. But new research from the University of South Australia shows that you can eat almonds and lose weight too.

19 Sep 2023

Could your daily routine lead to dementia? New research points to sedentary lifestyle as potential risk factor

In a recent study, researchers investigated whether accelerometer-assessed sedentary behavior was associated with incident dementia.

13 Sep 2023

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

The risk of hypertension and statin initiation in adults starting Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-exposure prophylaxis.

13 Sep 2023

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

The American College of Cardiology, through a strategic collaboration with Amgen and Esperion, is launching a new quality improvement campaign, "Driving Urgency in LDL Screening," to increase the rate of diagnostic LDL screening in patients without a prior cardiac event as well as those with known cardiovascular disease to help clinicians identify those who need treatment in accordance with medical guidelines.

12 Sep 2023

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Researchers investigated the use of herring row oil to treat psoriasis, a non-communicable skin disease.

12 Sep 2023

Psoriasis vs. atopic dermatitis: New study reveals surprising inflammatory differences in age-specific groups

The hematological parameters and serum biomarkers of inflammation and immunity in patients with atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

12 Sep 2023

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

Study reports on a 14-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis who experienced complete symptom resolution after combining monoclonal antibody treatment with a Mediterranean diet. Highlighting the role of diet in managing inflammatory skin conditions, the case study suggests the therapeutic potential of integrating dietary changes with medical treatment for improved outcomes.

10 Sep 2023

Racial and ethnic inequities are substantial in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, study shows

Racial and ethnic inequities in diabetes have been established following gestational diabetes, but these inequities are substantial and have been an overlooked facet of maternal health equity, according to a new study by epidemiologist Teresa Janevic, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Until now there was limited research on racial and ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

8 Sep 2023

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

The impact of individual and combined cardiometabolic risk factors on cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Researchers investigated the complexity of polypharmacy and whether frequent dose adjustments were required for co-medications and drug pairs in hospital settings.

7 Sep 2023

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

Whether adopting a healthy diet, such as the MedDiet, during pregnancy could meet the unique macro- and micronutrient requirements of pregnancy.

4 Sep 2023

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

A new paper explores the dietary effects of consuming colorful fruits and vegetables (CFV).

1 Sep 2023

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

Researchers investigated the impacts of different egg-based diets on healthy young individuals' immune, hematologic, and metabolic clinical profiles.

30 Aug 2023

Can muvalaplin achieve safe and tolerable plasma concentrations adequate to reduce steady-state Lp(a) levels without modulating plasminogen activity in humans?

Researchers evaluated the tolerability, safety, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetic properties of muvalaplin.

30 Aug 2023

Drug-encapsulated nanogels show potential for treating obesity and other liver diseases

A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug exclusively to the liver of obese mice, effectively reversing their diet-induced disease.

29 Aug 2023

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

People at increased risk for cardiovascular disease who participated in produce prescription programs increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables, which was associated with improved body mass index (BMI), blood sugar and blood pressure levels, as well as a decrease in food insecurity.

29 Aug 2023

SGLT2 inhibitors do not reduce 28-day mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors do not lead to lower 28-day all-cause mortality compared with usual care or placebo in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

29 Aug 2023

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Researchers summarize recent evidence on the clinical impact of olive oil on human health.

29 Aug 2023

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases-;such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension-;with varying rates based on race and ethnicity.

23 Aug 2023

Cardiometabolic News and Research

Researchers challenge WHO's sweetener guidelines, call for urgent re-evaluation

New study debunks the myth that almonds are bad for weight loss

Could your daily routine lead to dementia? New research points to sedentary lifestyle as potential risk factor

Comparing HIV PrEP medications: Study explores hypertension risk in adults on TAF vs. TDF

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

Herring roe oil's potential in psoriasis treatment

Psoriasis vs. atopic dermatitis: New study reveals surprising inflammatory differences in age-specific groups

Mediterranean diet supercharges skin treatment, clears up atopic dermatitis in teen

Racial and ethnic inequities are substantial in type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, study shows

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

Study uncovers thousands of medication pairings linked to frequent dosage adjustments

Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?

Study suggests whole egg consumption has benefits over egg white consumption in young, healthy adults

Can muvalaplin achieve safe and tolerable plasma concentrations adequate to reduce steady-state Lp(a) levels without modulating plasminogen activity in humans?

Drug-encapsulated nanogels show potential for treating obesity and other liver diseases

Produce prescriptions linked to improved health outcomes for people at risk of cardiovascular disease

SGLT2 inhibitors do not reduce 28-day mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

An update on the health benefits of olive oil

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

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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