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Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

Review of traditional treatments and novel nutritional interventions for sickle cell disease

Nutrition-related studies involving sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, particularly those in Africa.

17 Jan 2024

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Review in "Medicina" explores advancements in migraine therapy, highlighting the role of CGRP antagonists and dietary interventions like ketogenic and low-glycemic diets in reducing migraine frequency and severity.

17 Jan 2024

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

Cytokines are chemical messengers that help the body get rid of invading bacteria and viruses, and control inflammation.

16 Jan 2024

Vaccination provides moderate protection against long COVID in children

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents.

16 Jan 2024

Asparagus root extracts emerge as promising natural emulsifiers and potential anti-obesity agents

Study in "Foods" journal characterizes saponin extracts from asparagus roots, highlighting their potential as natural emulsifiers and foaming agents in food and cosmetics, and their inhibitory activity against pancreatic lipase, suggesting anti-obesity applications.

16 Jan 2024

Study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and attention deficits in children

A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but noticeable increases in problems with attention and behavior in 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.

16 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.

16 Jan 2024

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

A special issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association spotlights the progress of ongoing projects aimed at developing breakthrough digital technology solutions to improve heart and brain health on a global scale.

16 Jan 2024

Daily active commuting associated with lower levels of inflammation

A new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, shows that engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes a day was associated with lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation.

16 Jan 2024

Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years.

16 Jan 2024

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Excessive alcohol intake is strongly associated with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) which accounts for 25% and 30% of deaths from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Impairment of Ca2+ influx and Ca2+-mediated signaling in ALD suggests that Ca2+ channels are important in ALD pathological progression.

16 Jan 2024

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022.

16 Jan 2024

AMIE AI system outshines doctors in simulated medical consultations

The AMIE AI system outperforms primary care physicians in diagnostic accuracy and conversation quality in simulated medical consultations.

16 Jan 2024

Everyday physical activity may help attenuate age-related bone loss

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved during a year-long multicomponent exercise training intervention in 70- to 85-year-old men and women who had previously been physically inactive.

16 Jan 2024

Medical Research News

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

Review of traditional treatments and novel nutritional interventions for sickle cell disease

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Short-acting antibody curbs cytokine storms with minimal side effects

Vaccination provides moderate protection against long COVID in children

Asparagus root extracts emerge as promising natural emulsifiers and potential anti-obesity agents

Study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and attention deficits in children

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

Research projects aim to develop breakthrough digital technology for improving heart and brain health

Daily active commuting associated with lower levels of inflammation

Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

AMIE AI system outshines doctors in simulated medical consultations

Everyday physical activity may help attenuate age-related bone loss

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

CDC report highlights urgent need for guideline adherence in prescribing antifungal medications

Palliative telecare provides lasting quality of life improvements for chronically ill patients

New Omicron variants relearn immunity dodging tricks

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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