Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain
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 Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?
 
A recent study in eClinicalMedicine assesses whether individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to developing long COVID, analyzing a UK cohort to explore the prolonged impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population.
 
 
 Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gainNatural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain
 
A review in Current Research in Food Science explores how bioactive compounds in coffee, tea, and cocoa combat obesity by inhibiting white adipogenesis and promoting brown adipogenesis and lipolysis.
 
   Breakthrough imaging method enhances precision in prostate cancer treatmentBreakthrough imaging method enhances precision in prostate cancer treatment
 
A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment.
 
   Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study findsAging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds
 
A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.
 
   New research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosisNew research pinpoints key pathways in prostate cancer's vulnerability to ferroptosis
 
Review examines the role of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, in prostate cancer, exploring its underlying molecular mechanisms and potential for targeted therapeutic strategies.
 
 Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds
 
Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study findsA systematic review in "Environmental International" found greenspace exposure enhances diversity and composition of gut and skin microbiota, but effects on oral, nasal, and ocular microbiota are unclear.
 
 
 Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials
 
Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trialsPriya Venkatesan discusses in Nature Medicine how dietary interventions can prevent or delay diseases, highlighting the reemergence of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials.
 
 
 Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China
 
Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in ChinaResearchers at eBioMedicine project that climate change will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in China, with human-induced warming potentially causing up to 90% of heat-related CVD deaths by 2090.
 
 
 Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements
 
Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplementsResearchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.
 
 
 Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications
 
Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complicationsStudy shows an increasing lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant associated risks of heart failure and stroke across two decades.
 
 
 Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice
 
Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older miceResearchers demonstrate that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from young mice plasma can reverse aging effects in older mice by enhancing mitochondrial function and energy metabolism.
 
 
 Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels
 
Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levelsFor patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in the April issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.
 
 
 Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content
 
Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant contentResearchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.
 
 
 Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors
 
Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniorsA study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.
 
 
 Research identifies digital resources for reducing medication costs
 
Research identifies digital resources for reducing medication costsAvailable online tools can help to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for patients with common urologic conditions, reports a study in the May issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
 
 
 The hidden struggle of lateropulsion in stroke survivors
 
The hidden struggle of lateropulsion in stroke survivorsLateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.
 
 
 New urine-based test improves identification of high-grade prostate cancer
 
New urine-based test improves identification of high-grade prostate cancerResearchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have developed a new urine-based test that addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow-growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.