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Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

The effects of high maternal folate intake on the health outcomes of offspring

Researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid (FA) supplementation for mothers on children.

8 Mar 2024

Link between nutrient intake and multimorbidity risk reported in recent study, more research is needed

In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities.

8 Mar 2024

Is Cilento, Italy an uncharted 'Blue Zone?'

Researchers use environmental, nutritional, and lifestyle data to determine whether Cilento, Italy, shares trait characteristics with ‘Longevity Blue Zones'.

6 Mar 2024

Can postbiotics improve athletic performance and recovery?

Researchers describe the utility of postbiotics in improving exercise performance and recovery.

6 Mar 2024

WSU researchers find potential ‘trojan horse’ for treating difficult bacterial infections

Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.

5 Mar 2024

Study urges caution and guidelines as more kids go green with diets

Researchers highlight the rise in plant-based diets among children in high-income countries, exploring health outcomes and urging for harmonized dietary guidelines to mitigate risks like nutritional deficiencies and growth concerns.

4 Mar 2024

Eating live microbe-rich foods linked to better heart health

Study reveals consuming foods rich in live microorganisms can improve cardiovascular health among US adults, suggesting a beneficial link between diet and heart health markers.

4 Mar 2024

New hope for binge eating and bulimia: GLP-1 drugs could be the key

GLP-1 receptor agonists show promise in reducing binge eating behaviors in disorders like bulimia nervosa, offering a new avenue for treatment with minimal side effects.

4 Mar 2024

Study reveals low omega-3 intake among pregnant women despite health benefits

Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely, or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements.

1 Mar 2024

Does vitamin D have protective role against COVID-19?

Whether vitamin D supplementation before the onset of COVID-19 could provide benefits.

1 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria diversity linked to body weight, athletes show healthier profiles

Systematic review reveals gut microbiome variations correlate with body composition changes across lifespan, highlighting differences between obese individuals and athletes.

29 Feb 2024

Study offers insights into E. coli contamination on leafy greens

Leafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harmful pathogens.

29 Feb 2024

Brain waves drive waste removal during sleep, study finds

There lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still, but the brain is far from dormant.

28 Feb 2024

How can food influence the severity of menopausal hot flashes?

Mechanisms and nutrients related to menopause hot flashes.

28 Feb 2024

Oxygenation in the placenta predicts childhood brain growth

A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the brain or cerebral cortex) and is likely a predictor of childhood cognition and behavior.

27 Feb 2024

Better cognition and academic performance are associated with Mediterranean diet adherence

The relationship between various Mediterranean-style eating patterns and cognitive and academic performance.

27 Feb 2024

Spirulina shows promise in battling heart disease and diabetes

Researchers show Spirulina's therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties, can significantly lower cardiovascular disease risk.

26 Feb 2024

Flavonol-rich diet linked to lower mortality and disease risk, study shows

Study finds that higher dietary intake of flavonol is linked to reduced all-cause mortality and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease in US adults.

26 Feb 2024

Insights into gut plasticity mechanisms unveiled through fruit fly research

One of the most striking examples of gut plasticity can be observed in animals that are exposed to prolonged periods of fasting, such as hibernating animals or phyton snakes that goes for months without eating, where the gut shrinks with as much as 50%, but recovers in size following a few days of re-feeding.

26 Feb 2024