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Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Researchers investigated gender disparities in microvascular and macrovascular complication rates among individuals with diabetes.

17 May 2024

California’S $12 billion Medicaid makeover banks on nonprofits’ buy-in

For much of his young life, Jorge Sanchez regularly gasped for air, at times coughing so violently that he'd almost throw up. His mother whisked him to the emergency room late at night and slept with him to make sure he didn't stop breathing.

16 May 2024

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Study found that personalized dietary programs (PDP) led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health compared to standard dietary advice, with notable reductions in weight, triglyceride levels, and waist circumference.

13 May 2024

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13 May 2024

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children.

13 May 2024

Study highlights the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavored vapes

New research has uncovered the potentially harmful substances that are produced when e-liquids in vaping devices are heated for inhalation.

8 May 2024

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Each one of us has around 600 lymph nodes (LNs) – small, bean-shaped organs that house various types of blood cells and filter lymph fluid – scattered throughout our bodies.

6 May 2024

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health.

6 May 2024

Cranberry extracts may improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases

Cranberry extracts appear to improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The study of Université Laval and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) reported beneficial effects after only four days of use.

30 Apr 2024

ZIP7: A novel target for treating degenerative diseases associated with misfolded proteins

Proteins are the workhorses of life. Organisms use them as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts.

30 Apr 2024

Research warns of lead and uranium exposure risks from teen vaping

Frequent teen vaping might boost the risk of exposure to lead and uranium, potentially harming brain and organ development, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

29 Apr 2024

Quantum biology's new frontier: Tryptophan networks and brain disease defense

The effects of quantum mechanics-;the laws of physics that apply at exceedingly small scales-;are extremely sensitive to disturbances.

29 Apr 2024

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Factors associated with urinary biomarkers of metal exposure from e-cigarettes.

29 Apr 2024

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

26 Apr 2024

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

The associations between sensation-seeking behavior and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use.

26 Apr 2024

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.

24 Apr 2024

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

A 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.

23 Apr 2024

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how proteins collect abnormally in neurons, a feature of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

22 Apr 2024

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet treatment options remain sparse for this population.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

Fruit News and Research

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

California’S $12 billion Medicaid makeover banks on nonprofits’ buy-in

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

Study highlights the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavored vapes

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Cranberry extracts may improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent chronic diseases

ZIP7: A novel target for treating degenerative diseases associated with misfolded proteins

Research warns of lead and uranium exposure risks from teen vaping

Quantum biology's new frontier: Tryptophan networks and brain disease defense

Study links youth vaping to increased metal exposure, raising public health concerns

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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