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New strategy may strengthen gut-brain communication

Scientists have developed a strategy that raises the volume of gut-body communication, paving the way for new interventions to improve human health.

28 Jun 2019

It’s never too late to take up exercise, advise researchers

Taking up exercise later in life can significantly increase life expectancy, even if a person has been inactive their whole life, according to a new study.

28 Jun 2019

High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory in older adults

In a pilot study of 14 older adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory.

28 Jun 2019

Functional decline highly prevalent in older adults initiating dialysis

A new study published in CJASN found that functional decline within the first 6 months after initiating dialysis was highly prevalent in older adults at 17 centers in Netherlands, and the risk was higher in those with advanced age and frailty.

28 Jun 2019

ALS mobility and survival could be improved by increasing glucose

Researchers from University of Arizona have come up with a new study that shows that increasing the amount of glucose that could be transformed into energy could help persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by improving their mobility and increasing their survival rates.

26 Jun 2019

TV watching proves more of heart health threat than a desk job among African Americans

Binge watching TV may be a greater risk factor for heart disease and premature death among African Americans than sitting at a desk job, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

26 Jun 2019

Common metric may not accurately assess kidney function of Indian patients

A common metric for monitoring kidney health may not accurately represent the kidney function of Indian patients.

26 Jun 2019

Researchers investigate whether hypertension poses health risk to older kidney donors

In an analysis of clinical information on older living kidney donors, hypertension was linked with a higher risk of developing kidney failure.

26 Jun 2019

Coffee may boost weight loss, concludes study

Coffee has been shown to increase the release of heat from brown fat, potentially boosting weight loss efforts.

25 Jun 2019

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

A study of thousands of patients' health records found that those who were prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins had at least double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Living environment, air pollution may be linked to increased risk of hypertension

A new study soon to appear in the Journal of Public Health suggests that air pollution and living in apartment buildings may be associated with an increased risk for dangerous conditions like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Nitrogen-rich diet reduces mosquitoes' ability to transmit Zika

Feed mosquitoes more nitrogen when they're young, and the adults are less likely to transmit the Zika virus, University of Florida scientists say. Now, researchers want to know why, and they're determined to discover how the findings can help further their research into the dangerous virus.

24 Jun 2019

Veterans with PTSD twice as likely to die from suicide, accidental injury, and viral hepatitis

According to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, United States Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder are at increased risk of death compared with the general population.

24 Jun 2019

Promising strategies to control bad food choices

What's the best way to prevent children from overloading on bad food choices? Flinders University researchers have found that promoting substitution is the answer to turn around children's excessive consumption of nutrient-poor foods and beverages – resulting in nutritional benefits that are even better than reducing intake of these discretionary food and drink choices.

24 Jun 2019

Plant-based diet may be effective treatment for Crohn's disease

Eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment for Crohn's disease, according to a case study published in the journal Nutrients.

23 Jun 2019

Restrictive approach to blood cell transfusions safe for patients undergoing cardiac surgery

In a recent clinical trial of higher risk patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, a restrictive approach to blood cell transfusions resulted in fewer transfusions without putting patients at increased risk of acute kidney injury.

21 Jun 2019

High levels of acid in processed foods could affect fetus' developing brain

With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find what causes the disorder becomes more urgent every day. UCF researchers are now a step closer to showing the link between the food pregnant women consume and the effects on a fetus' developing brain.

20 Jun 2019

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

New strategy may strengthen gut-brain communication

It’s never too late to take up exercise, advise researchers

High-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may improve brain function and memory in older adults

Functional decline highly prevalent in older adults initiating dialysis

ALS mobility and survival could be improved by increasing glucose

TV watching proves more of heart health threat than a desk job among African Americans

Common metric may not accurately assess kidney function of Indian patients

Researchers investigate whether hypertension poses health risk to older kidney donors

Coffee may boost weight loss, concludes study

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

Living environment, air pollution may be linked to increased risk of hypertension

Nitrogen-rich diet reduces mosquitoes' ability to transmit Zika

Veterans with PTSD twice as likely to die from suicide, accidental injury, and viral hepatitis

Promising strategies to control bad food choices

Plant-based diet may be effective treatment for Crohn's disease

Restrictive approach to blood cell transfusions safe for patients undergoing cardiac surgery

High levels of acid in processed foods could affect fetus' developing brain

New genetic marker linked to higher risk of premenopausal breast cancer

Low-carb diet may reverse metabolic syndrome independent of weight loss

Researchers find link between chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome

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