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Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

In a recent article published in the journal Science Immunology, researchers in the United States performed a longitudinal cohort study in a golden hamster model to investigate the sensory-altering mechanisms induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection compared to an influenza A virus (IAV).

11 May 2023

Cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes: Study urges better use of life-saving therapies

Researchers explore the efficacy of current approaches to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 May 2023

Meat or plants: Athletes redefining protein and masculinity

Research paper explores the perspectives of male athletes on plant-based diets and diets containing animal products. The study shows how athletes reproduce nutritional claims about the necessity of protein for athletes but disagree on the suitability of plant-based sources and how food environments and shared eating practices fortify a mixed diet as normal and plant-based diets as anomalous.

10 May 2023

Sodium showdown: How the food service industry battles salt to make America healthier

Research paper discusses the challenges faced by the food service industry in reducing sodium content in foods prepared and consumed away from home (FAFH), as well as successful strategies used to reduce sodium in FAFH.

10 May 2023

Anxiety's grip on decision-making: Study reveals impact of loss aversion on choices amid pandemic

investigates how individuals with high levels of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) behave compared to less anxious individuals in a gambling decision-making task designed to separate the distinct influences of risk and loss aversion on decision-making.

9 May 2023

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Research paper provides an overview of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their role in regulating gut homeostasis. It also discusses SCFA-producing bacteria and potential therapeutic approaches to boost SCFA levels in the gut to treat related diseases.

9 May 2023

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Research paper discusses how the gut microbiome changes with age and its role in immune function and inflammation. It also highlights the need for more research to understand how diet and exercise can influence the aging microbiome.

9 May 2023

Can intermittent fasting tackle obesity-related inflammation?

Research reviews the effects of two forms of intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating (TRE) and alternate-day fasting (ADF), on body weight and key circulating inflammatory markers (CRP, TNF-alpha, and IL-6) in adults with obesity. The results suggest that intermittent fasting has little or no effect on key inflammatory markers, but more research is needed to confirm these findings.

8 May 2023

High-fat diets' eye-opening impact: Study reveals link to retinal damage and bisretinoid accumulation

In this study, the effects of a high-fat diet on the formation of bisretinoids in photoreceptor cells were explored. The results showed that mice on a high-fat diet had increased levels of bisretinoids and retinol-binding protein 4, which are associated with metabolic dysregulation.

8 May 2023

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

A recent study discusses alterations in the human metabolic fingerprint associated with the keto diet.

8 May 2023

TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a rare neurological condition causing limbs to go limp, may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men, a review of data by UT Southwestern Medical Center endocrinologists shows.

8 May 2023

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

Research paper reports on a study conducted in Sweden to determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection despite high seroprevalence. The study found a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in Sweden despite high seroprevalence.

7 May 2023

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis in reducing pain and concurrent medications in patients with cancer. The results suggest that medical cannabis is a safe and effective complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with cancer.

4 May 2023

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Researchers propose a model that could be used as a foundation for future research to determine long COVID prevalence.

4 May 2023

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Research paper discusses the relationship between gut microbiota, diet, and health. It highlights the importance of dietary complex carbohydrates and the potential negative effects of diets high in animal protein and fat on the composition of the microbiota and their metabolic outputs.

4 May 2023

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

Study aimed to investigate the gut microbiota composition in early Parkinson's disease (PD), REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), first-degree relatives of RBD (RBD-FDR), and healthy controls.

4 May 2023

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Researchers discuss the global public health challenges for the year 2023, which include health systems, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, malnutrition and food insecurity, sexual and reproductive health, environmental pollution, climate, cancer, and diabetes.

3 May 2023

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Researchers explore the effect of the DASH diet on mental well-being.

3 May 2023

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

Research analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life satisfaction in Europe over three years. The study finds that while the pandemic had an adverse impact on life satisfaction, on average, satisfaction with life in the summer of 2022 is about the same as the pre-pandemic value in the autumn of 2019.

3 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

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Researchers show the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on somatosensory abnormalities in a hamster model

Cardiovascular risk reduction in type 2 diabetes: Study urges better use of life-saving therapies

Meat or plants: Athletes redefining protein and masculinity

Sodium showdown: How the food service industry battles salt to make America healthier

Anxiety's grip on decision-making: Study reveals impact of loss aversion on choices amid pandemic

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?

Can intermittent fasting tackle obesity-related inflammation?

High-fat diets' eye-opening impact: Study reveals link to retinal damage and bisretinoid accumulation

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Millions struggle: The hidden impact of post-COVID conditions on US adults

Diet's powerful impact: How gut microbes shape health and battle disease

Parkinson's disease-like gut dysbiosis detected in early stages of the disease

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Study suggests DASH diet may improve mental well-being in addition to lowering blood pressure

Europeans' life satisfaction recovers to pre-pandemic levels despite COVID-19 impact, study finds

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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