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Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a dangerous liver condition, opening a new avenue of drug research for a disease that currently has no FDA-approved medications.

25 Oct 2023

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Research found a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatic illnesses. The findings suggest that reducing UPF intake could be key to enhancing liver health and well-being.

25 Oct 2023

NF-κB activation during COVID-19 and its impact on patients with hypertension

Researchers review the role of NF-κB activation in the replication of SARS-CoV-2 and the impact of COVID-19 medications on NF-κB activation.

25 Oct 2023

Study challenges link between low birth weight and childhood neurodevelopmental issues

A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry used Mendelian Randomization to examine the link between low birth weight and neurodevelopmental issues in children. The research found no causal relationship between maternal genetic factors affecting birth weight and offspring neurodevelopment, although some evidence suggested that fetal genetic variants may play a limited role.

25 Oct 2023

Study: Extending diabetic eye screen to 2 years could risk critical treatment delays and sight loss

Extending the annual screen by a year for people in England considered to be at low risk of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy) could risk critical treatment delays and/or sight loss, suggests a large, real world data study, published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

25 Oct 2023

Scientists achieve breakthrough in treating 'neglected' polymyalgia rheumatica

Scientists have found success in treating a 'neglected' inflammatory condition, polymyalgia rheumatica, with a drug that could provide an alternative to steroids for patients.

25 Oct 2023

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new study published in JACC: Advances.

25 Oct 2023

Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans

A new study by UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers has shown a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans.

25 Oct 2023

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

For many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

25 Oct 2023

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages, and boosting wages for health workers.

25 Oct 2023

UK Biobank reveals: Mediterranean diet might be the key to combating 32 chronic diseases!

The association between a healthy dietary pattern and 48 individual chronic diseases among community-dwelling adults.

25 Oct 2023

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

The relationships between hormone replacement therapy (HRT), serum cholesterol levels, and dementia incidence.

25 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may offset death risk from sedentary lifestyle

Clocking up just 20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may be enough to offset the heightened risk of death from a highly sedentary lifestyle, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

24 Oct 2023

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

Complications of diabetes can have numerous negative health effects, from impaired vision and nerve damage to kidney dysfunction and heart disease. In an analysis of information on adults with colorectal cancer, patients who also had diabetes - particularly those with diabetic complications - faced a higher risk of dying early.

24 Oct 2023

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Researchers identify mechanism through which dietary omega 3 supplements alleviate liver condition

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

NF-κB activation during COVID-19 and its impact on patients with hypertension

Study challenges link between low birth weight and childhood neurodevelopmental issues

Study: Extending diabetic eye screen to 2 years could risk critical treatment delays and sight loss

Scientists achieve breakthrough in treating 'neglected' polymyalgia rheumatica

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans

Millions of Americans with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed, studies find

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

UK Biobank reveals: Mediterranean diet might be the key to combating 32 chronic diseases!

Dementia and cholesterol: investigating links and impacts of hormone replacement therapy

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

20-25 minutes of physical activity every day may offset death risk from sedentary lifestyle

Diabetes complications linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and death

Revolutionary approach links protein analysis and single-cell study to uncover disease mechanisms

CT-measured VAT volume key in assessing diabetes risk in prediabetic individuals

Researchers receive $3.6 million to test novel diagnosis and treatment combination for diabetic neuropathy

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

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