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Evidence that 100% fruit juice consumption is associated with a BMI gain in children

Researchers assess the effect of 100% fruit juice on weight gain in children and adults.

17 Jan 2024

What led to a decline in US breast cancer mortality between 1975 and 2019?

Breast cancer mortality rates among United States (US) women aged 30-79 years between 1975 and 2019.

17 Jan 2024

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

Researchers examine whether COVID-19 vaccines could prevent long COVID symptoms.

17 Jan 2024

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

Phase 3 trial shows acoramidis safe and effective for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Pumping over 100,000 times a day, the heart is a critical muscle needed to deliver oxygen and nutrients to our organs to sustain healthy bodily function.

16 Jan 2024

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

A spider venom molecule being investigated by a University of Queensland team has met critical benchmarks towards becoming a treatment for heart attack and stroke.

16 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

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with the same accuracy as a cardiologist, according to new research demonstrating how sophisticated deep learning technology can be applied to this disease of inequity.

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

Novel wound closure technique using lasers and nano-thermometers

Sometime more than 5,000 years ago, man came up with the idea of suturing a wound with a needle and thread.

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

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Evidence that 100% fruit juice consumption is associated with a BMI gain in children

What led to a decline in US breast cancer mortality between 1975 and 2019?

Study finds vaccination against COVID-19 consistently reduced the risk of long COVID symptoms

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

Phase 3 trial shows acoramidis safe and effective for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy

Spider venom molecule meets benchmarks to treat heart attack and stroke

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

AI shows the same accuracy as a cardiologist in detecting rheumatic heart disease

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

Novel wound closure technique using lasers and nano-thermometers

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

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