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Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

Researchers performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health.

29 Mar 2023

Capsaicin and its health benefits

Researchers examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and cardiovascular health.

28 Mar 2023

The connection between gut microbiota, the gut–brain axis, and brain aging: can polyphenols have an impact?

A review published in the Antioxidants journal aimed to understand the impact of gut microbiota on brain aging.

28 Mar 2023

How does diet affect inflammation?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy suggest there is evidence that dietary factors may directly affect the immune system and play a role in chronic systemic inflammation.

26 Mar 2023

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin, or does not use it efficiently.

23 Mar 2023

Bedfont’s NObreath® monitor for airway inflammation has been cleared for sale in the USA

Bedfont’s NObreath® monitor for airway inflammation has been cleared for sale in the USA.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 22 Mar 2023

The relationship between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and atherosclerosis

Researchers investigate the impact of intestinal microbiota dysbiosis on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease incidence.

15 Mar 2023

Hyperinflammation triggers long COVID headaches

Researchers characterize the immunological and metabolic alterations involved in chronic headache onset during post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

13 Mar 2023

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Researchers assessed the association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise.

3 Mar 2023

Landmark discovery provides a new perspective on tissue oxygenation

Cardiovascular medicine, hematology and pulmonary medicine may soon have the first-ever therapies to correct poor tissue oxygenation, a key driver of disease in millions, including peripheral artery disease, sickle cell disease, heart failure, stroke, emphysema and many others.

1 Mar 2023

New method to improve diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in preschool age children

University of Southampton researchers have recommended a method to help diagnose preschool age children with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

27 Feb 2023

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Researchers assess the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality.

22 Feb 2023

Scientists discover how a "poisoned" form of protein could spur cancer formation

Scientists at Scripps Research, with collaborators in Japan, have discovered how a "poisoned" form of a protein could set off a cascade of events that encourage the growth of some cancers.

17 Feb 2023

Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth

Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that if given in conjunction with statins, their positive effects remain while the potential negative side-effects are 'weeded out'.

2 Feb 2023

Nitrate boost causes an increase in muscle force during exercise

A new study has found that consuming dietary nitrate – the active molecule in beetroot juice – significantly increased muscle force while exercising.

23 Jan 2023

Should we be getting used to the idea of eating insects?

A recent Molecules journal study has reviewed the literature on edible insects as a source of bioactive compounds.

15 Jan 2023

Free spike proteins in the blood appear to play a role in myocarditis post-COVID mRNA vaccine

A recent study published in the journal Circulation examines the immunological picture in this scenario, looking for clues to the etiology of this rare and potentially serious complication.

5 Jan 2023

Mediterranean diet may benefit health in part by incorporating moderate wine consumption

Many public health warnings have been issued against alcohol consumption, even in small quantities, though the evidence for such strict limits is controversial. The current study, published in the MDPI journal Nutrients, is a narrative review focused on clearing up some of the confusion associated with alcoholic drinks.

4 Jan 2023

Using the gut microbiome to understand and treat respiratory diseases

Researchers review the role of the gut microbiome in certain respiratory diseases.

22 Dec 2022

New clue may explain why women are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease

Scientists at Scripps Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a clue to the molecular cause of Alzheimer's-;a clue that may also explain why women are at greater risk for the disease.

15 Dec 2022