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New compound extracted from African catfish skin mucas exhibits powerful antibacterial properties

Scientists report they have extracted a compound with powerful antibacterial properties from the skin of farmed African catfish.

25 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on the proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice before and after birth.

22 Mar 2024

Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

Early life sweet drink consumption is significantly linked to greater adiposity and less healthy dietary patterns in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted dietary interventions for young children.

18 Mar 2024

Common domestic pets in Australia responsible for 53% of injury hospitalizations in 2021–22

Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalizations related to contact with animals in 2021–22.

18 Mar 2024

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults – and, new research in animals suggests, even in young adults.

15 Mar 2024

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

A new study published in Nature explores the safety and benefits of this diet in adults with cancer, in addition to its feasibility in this population.

15 Mar 2024

Mapping the heart's cellular blueprint: New insights into cardiac structure and disease repair

Researchers unveil the complex cellular architecture of the heart using advanced RNA sequencing and imaging techniques, shedding light on the intricate organization of heart cells and their developmental pathways.

14 Mar 2024

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

The anti-cancer efficacy of different oils consumed as a part of ketogenic diets (KDs).

11 Mar 2024

Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt

Plant protein intake is associated with improved sleep quality, while animal protein, particularly from processed red meat and poultry, is linked to worse sleep, with no significant effect from total protein intake on sleep quality.

10 Mar 2024

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

Tryptophan digestion by gut microbiome spurs arthritis inflammation

A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical that primes the immune system towards arthritis.

7 Mar 2024

Kobe University study identifies FAM81A as key player for synaptic function

A protein that appears in postsynaptic protein agglomerations has been found to be crucial to their formation.

7 Mar 2024

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

How an individual’s sleep duration and dietary habits are associated with their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

7 Mar 2024

Pregnant women's fish and omega-3 supplement intake falls short, study finds

Study reveals that despite the benefits, only a quarter of pregnant women regularly consume fish, and just 16% take omega-3 supplements, with usage influenced by demographic and health factors.

6 Mar 2024

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

A specific gene may play a key role in new treatments that prevent muscle in the body from breaking down in serious muscle diseases, muscular dystrophies.

6 Mar 2024

Thinking of switching to Quorn? It could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%

A new Clinical Nutrition study investigated whether a home-based and remotely-delivered dietary intervention containing mycoprotein could influence cholesterol and other biomarkers of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in overweight adults.

6 Mar 2024

Substituting meat with Quorn can lower bad cholesterol by 10%

Regularly substituting meat for mycoprotein such as Quorn could help to lower bad cholesterol by 10-percent, which is comparable to switching to a Mediterranean or vegan diet.

4 Mar 2024

Study reveals low omega-3 intake among pregnant women despite health benefits

Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely, or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements.

1 Mar 2024

The association between diet and colorectal cancer risk

The genetic variants that modify the association between diet and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.

1 Mar 2024

Italians show mixed adherence to Mediterranean diet, study reveals

A comprehensive study on the Mediterranean Diet adherence among Italians reveals a predominant medium adherence level, with significant influences from demographic and lifestyle factors, despite the diet's recognized health benefits.

28 Feb 2024

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New compound extracted from African catfish skin mucas exhibits powerful antibacterial properties

Researchers shed light on proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice

Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

Common domestic pets in Australia responsible for 53% of injury hospitalizations in 2021–22

Eating fatty food before surgery may affect memory-related cognitive function in older adults

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

Mapping the heart's cellular blueprint: New insights into cardiac structure and disease repair

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Tryptophan digestion by gut microbiome spurs arthritis inflammation

Kobe University study identifies FAM81A as key player for synaptic function

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

Pregnant women's fish and omega-3 supplement intake falls short, study finds

Key gene found to prevent muscle breakdown in muscular dystrophy

Thinking of switching to Quorn? It could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%

Substituting meat with Quorn can lower bad cholesterol by 10%

Study reveals low omega-3 intake among pregnant women despite health benefits

The association between diet and colorectal cancer risk

Italians show mixed adherence to Mediterranean diet, study reveals

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