Regular blueberry consumption may reduce risk of dementia, study finds
The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research from the University of Cincinnati shows the potential benefit of a different fruit for…
A better diet helps beat depression in young men
Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a…
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria
Davis, Calif., May 10, 2022—Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to…
Circadian Caloric Reduction Increased Life Expectancy up to 35%
https://youtu.be/iwRRuOU8G2c Circadian Caloric Reduction Increased Life Expectancy up to 35% In his team's study of hundreds of mice over four years, a reduced-calorie diet alone extended the animals' lives by…
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
MINNEAPOLIS – People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®,…
How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds
LA JOLLA, CA—Getting sick with a common cold doesn’t make you immune to COVID-19, but a COVID-19 infection might, at least temporarily, boost the number of antibodies you have against…
Combining certain meds with ibuprofen can permanently injure kidneys
Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high blood pressure should be cautious about also taking ibuprofen, according to new research. Diuretics and RSA…
Lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuel
Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report May 5 in the journal Joule. They are now exploring whether…
Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, chronic inflammation
One of the greatest frustrations regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs) is that they so often recur. UTIs are caused by bacteria in the urinary tract and characterized by frequent and…
A diet rich in protein, zinc and niacin and low in saturated fat makes blood vessels more flexible, Israeli research suggests
A new study being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4-7 May), has linked key nutrients, including protein, zinc and niacin, to improvements in…
New study proves correct dosage for ultraviolet disinfection against COVID
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, ultraviolet radiation became one of the go-to methods for preventing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with facemasks,…
How herpesviruses awaken
Eight different herpes viruses are known to date in humans. They all settle down permanently in the body after acute infection. Under certain circumstances, they wake up from this dormant…
New study reviews anti-cancer activity of sustained release capsaicin formulations
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A study by a team of researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine provides the first published in-depth description of the anti-cancer activity of…
As few as 1 in 20 English adults may be meeting physical activity guidelines, especially strengthening exercise, in study of over 250,000 people – with those who are female, older, or in deprived areas being especially unlikely to exercise enough
As few as 1 in 20 English adults may be meeting physical activity guidelines, especially strengthening exercise, in study of over 250,000 people - with those who are female, older,…
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
MINNEAPOLIS – People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology®,…
Taking lessons from 1918 flu pandemic, new article shows that plant-based diets reduce risks of severe COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Plant-based diets support immunity, which may decrease the risk of severe COVID-19 infection, according to a new article by researchers at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and published today…
B12 deficiency harms young children’s development – and the food relief we provide isn’t good enough
Vitamin B12 deficiency in infants leads to poor motor development and anaemia, according to a study from Burkina Faso conducted by the University of Copenhagen and Médecins Sans Frontières. B12…
Face shape influences mask fit, suggests problems with double masking against COVID-19
WASHINGTON, May 3 2022 – In its updated guidance at the start of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said loosely woven cloth masks offer the least protection against…
Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat
A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. The study, published in Pediatrics and…
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