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Swimming in Ocean Alters Diversity and Composition of Human Skin Microbiome, Study Shows

Jun 25, 2019 by News Staff

A new study by University of California, Irvine researchers has found that recreational ocean water exposure changes the human skin microbiome, and waterborne...

After eating a low-carb diet, more than half the participants saw their metabolic syndrome reversed even though they were fed diets that intentionally contained enough calories to keep their weight stable. Image credit: Hyde et al, doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.128308.

Low-Carb Diet Benefits People with Metabolic Syndrome Independent of Weight Loss

Jun 24, 2019 by News Staff

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight shows that metabolic syndrome — a cluster of factors that also put people...

Müller et al investigated the physicochemical process of extracellular matrix calcification in both physiological (bone) and pathological (vascular calcification) contexts; they found that oxidative stress-induced poly(ADP-ribose) nucleates calcium phosphatemineral crystals on extracellular matrix substrates and that calcification is inhibited by poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzyme inhibitors. Image credit: Müller et al, doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.05.038.

Molecule Normally Associated with DNA Repair Plays Central Role in Hardening of Arteries: Study

Jun 21, 2019 by News Staff

A new study, published in the June 11 issue of the journal Cell Reports, found that poly(ADP ribose), or PAR, a molecule once thought only to exist inside...

Nilvadipine, a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist that is in use as an antihypertensive agent, increased hippocampal cerebral blood flow (CBF) while lowering blood pressure in people with Alzheimer’s disease. These findings indicate that the known decrease in CBF in Alzheimer’s patients can in some regions be reversed. Image credit: OpenStax College / Anatomy & Physiology, cnx.org / CC BY 3.0.

Hypertension Drug Increases Hippocampal Blood Flow in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 18, 2019 by News Staff

Cerebrovascular changes, including reduced cerebral blood flow, occur early in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and may accelerate disease progression....

Shea et al examined the association between vitamin K status and incident mobility disability in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. Image credit: Coombesy.

Vitamin K Involved in Disablement Process in Older Age, Study Suggests

Jun 14, 2019 by News Staff

Reduced levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to an increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, according to a study published...

NO-Scv gel-mediated anti-inflammation therapy. Image credit: Pohang University of Science and Technology.

Nitric Oxide-Scavenging Nanogel Could Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jun 12, 2019 by News Staff

Nitric oxide (NO), a radical gas molecule produced by nitric oxide synthase, prevents high blood pressure and artery plaque build-up in the human body....

Sleeping with a TV or artificial light on may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity. Image credit: Pexels.

Having Artificial Light On While Sleeping Increases Risk of Weight Gain and Obesity in Women

Jun 12, 2019 by News Staff

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping may be a risk factor for weight gain and development of overweight or obesity, says a new study from the National...

The study sheds new light on the link between sleep deprivation and obesity. Image credit: Sweet Briar College.

Study: People Who Sleep Less Than Seven Hours Show Lower Intakes of Micro- and Macronutrients

Jun 10, 2019 by News Staff

In a new study, a team of researchers from Pharmavite LLC and Nutrition Impact LLC found that people who got fewer than seven hours of sleep per night...

Weekend recovery sleep doesn’t prevent weight gain or reduce insulin sensitivity. Image credit: Wok & Apix.

Metabolic Abnormalities More Prevalent Among Irregular Sleepers, Study Finds

Jun 7, 2019 by News Staff

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wakeup schedule can put a person at higher risk for...

Moderate to heavy coffee consumption is not associated with having stiffer arteries. Image credit: Katie175.

Study: Moderate to Heavy Coffee Consumption Doesn’t Increase Arterial Stiffness

Jun 5, 2019 by News Staff

Arteries carry blood containing oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. If they become stiff, it can increase the workload on the...

A daily intake of one cup of blueberries improved endothelial function, systemic arterial stiffness and attenuated cyclic guanosine monophosphate concentrations. Image credit: Heidelbergerin.

Eating Blueberries Daily Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Study

Jun 4, 2019 by News Staff

Eating one cup (150 g) of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%, according to a new study. A daily intake of one cup...

Maisuria et al demonstrated that cranberry proanthocyanidins prevent the evolution of resistance to tetracycline in Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, rescue antibiotic efficacy against antibiotic-exposed cells, and repress biofilm formation. Proanthocyanidins also have a potentiating effect on a broad range of antibiotic classes against pathogenic Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Cranberry Compounds Make Bacteria More Sensitive to Antibiotics

Jun 3, 2019 by News Staff

When treated with proanthocyanidins, bioactive compounds derived from the fruits of the American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), human pathogens Escherichia...

Lipoprotein structure (chylomicron): ApoA, ApoB, ApoC and ApoE - apolipoproteins; T - triacylglycerol, CEo - cholesterol ester, green - phospholipids. Image credit: Xvaz Quez / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Elevated Levels of ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Linked to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

May 31, 2019 by News Staff

A study published in the journal JAMA Neurology suggests that levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, sometimes referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol,...

Energy drinks prolong the QT interval and raise blood pressure. Image credit: Adriano Gadini / OpenClipart-Vectors / Sci-News.com.

Energy Drinks Bad for Your Heart and Blood Pressure, Study Says

May 30, 2019 by News Staff

According to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, drinking 32 ounces (about 950 ml) of an energy drink in a short timespan may...

Demonstration of the main mechanism of action of licorice through inhibition of 11-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11-β-HSD2) in the distal tubules of the kidney. H - hydrogen ion, H2O - water, K - potassium, Na - sodium. Image credit: Falet et al, doi: 10.1503/cmaj.180550.

Drinking Licorice Tea Can Cause Hypertensive Emergency

May 28, 2019 by News Staff

Licorice root extract is not without health risks, according to a case study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Demonstration...

Active nerve cell cluster stimulation is safe for patients with acute ischemic stroke 8-24 h after onset, who are ineligible for thrombolytic therapy. The treatment uses a small neurostimulator electrode that is temporarily implanted through the roof of the mouth. Image credit: BrainsGate.

New Nerve Stimulation Therapy Could Help Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

May 27, 2019 by News Staff

In a study involving 1,000 patients from 18 countries, an international team of researchers found evidence that a technique called active nerve cell cluster...

Between 1999 and 2016, favorable trends were observed in cholesterol levels in U.S. youths aged 6 to 19 years. Image credit: Adrian Malec.

50% of U.S. Children and Adolescents Have Ideal Cholesterol Levels, Study Finds

May 24, 2019 by News Staff

According to new research, levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), non-HDL and total cholesterol in U.S. youths have improved from 1999 to 2016, but...

The common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia). Image credit: Pere Igor / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ragweed Compounds May Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

May 22, 2019 by News Staff

A team of scientists in Korea has identified ragweed compounds that could help neurons survive in the presence of Alzheimer’s disease peptides. The common...

Hegde et al, feeding rats coffee and also mixing it with gut bacteria in Petri dishes, found that coffee suppressed bacteria and increased muscle motility. Image credit: Free Photos.

Coffee Suppresses Gut Microbiome, Improves Ability of Intestine to Contract: Study

May 21, 2019 by News Staff

New experiments, performed in vitro on bacterial cultures and in vivo in rats, show that coffee — regardless of caffeine content — inhibits...