Medicine News | Sci.News

The fructose survival hypothesis proposes that obesity and metabolic disorders may have developed from over-stimulation of an evolutionary-based biologic response (survival switch) that aims to protect animals in advance of crisis. Image credit: Günther.

Excessive Fructose Metabolism Explains Obesity and Epidemics of Obesity-Associated Diseases: Study

Aug 7, 2023 by News Staff

Obesity and its associated metabolic diseases have had devastating health consequences on modern society. New research from the University of Colorado...

Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are considered a functional food due to the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber and polyphenols. Image credit: Tseiu.

Pecans May Help Prevent Obesity and Reduce Inflammation, Study Shows

Aug 2, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

Researchers from Texas A&M University and elsewhere have assessed the biochemical, histological and molecular effects of whole pecans (Carya illinoinensis)...

Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world, grown in more than 100 countries globally and consumed by an extremely diverse population. Image credit: Daniel Dan.

Mango Consumption Improves Antioxidant Enzyme Activities and Vascular Health, Scientists Say

Aug 1, 2023 by News Staff

With only 70 calories and over 20 different vitamins and minerals, a 3/4-cup serving of mango is nutrient-dense, making it a superfood. Mangoes are one...

Various exercise training modes improve resting blood pressure, particularly isometric exercise. Image credit: Viktor Ristic.

Planks and Wall Sits are Best for Lowering Blood Pressure, New Review Says

Jul 30, 2023 by Enrico de Lazaro

According to a large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis of 270 previous studies, aerobic exercise training, dynamic resistance training, combined...

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity. Image credit: Pasja1000.

Study: Strawberry Consumption Improves Cognitive Function and Cardiovascular Health in Older Adults

Jul 28, 2023 by News Staff

Daily consumption of 26 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder moderately improves cognitive processing speed, lowers systolic blood pressure, and increases...

Australian honeypot ants (Camponotus inflatus) are found throughout the central desert region of Australia. Image credit: Danny Ulrich.

Honey from Australian Honeypot Ants Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties

Jul 26, 2023 by Natali Anderson

Honey produced by the Australian honeypot ant (Camponotus inflatus) is valued nutritionally and medicinally by Indigenous peoples. In a new study, scientists...

Increasing olive oil intake in place of margarine and mayonnaise represents a potential strategy to reduce fatal dementia risk. Image credit: StockSnap.

Regular Olive Oil Consumption Reduces Fatal Dementia Risk, Study Suggests

Jul 25, 2023 by Natali Anderson

In a large study of U.S. adults, higher olive oil intake was associated with a moderately lower risk of fatal dementia, irrespective of diet quality. Increasing...

Using NMR-based analysis, Tira et al. were able to identify the most abundant constituents of espresso coffee. Image credit: Sci.News.

Espresso Coffee Mitigates Aggregation and Condensation of Alzheimer’s Protein in Lab Experiments

Jul 19, 2023 by Natali Anderson

Espresso coffee is among the most consumed beverages in the world. Recent studies report a protective activity of the coffee beverage against neurodegenerative...

Hydroxyapatite was proven to be a safe and efficient anticaries agent in oral care. Image credit: StockSnap.

Fluoride-Free, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Prevents Cavities as Effectively as Fluoride: Study

Jul 18, 2023 by News Staff

Dental caries is a worldwide challenge for public health. In a new double-blinded, randomized, clinical trial, scientists from Poznan University of Medical...

WHO recommends that adults limit fat intake to 30% of their total energy intake, with no more than 10% of total energy coming from saturated fats, and less than 1% coming from trans fats. Image credit: Pexels.

WHO Releases New International Dietary Guidelines

Jul 18, 2023 by News Staff

Three new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) — Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children, Total fat...

Wu et al. investigated the association of adult literacy activities (taking education classes, using a computer, and writing letters or journals) and active mental activities (playing games, cards, or chess and doing crosswords or puzzles) with dementia risk among older individuals. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Study: Engagement in Literacy and Active Mental Activities May Help Prevent Dementia in Older Age

Jul 17, 2023 by Natali Anderson

In a cohort study of over 10,000 older individuals in Australia, more frequent participation in adult literacy activities (taking education classes, using...

Thompson et al. investigated whether supplementing older adults with monthly doses of vitamin D alters the incidence of major cardiovascular events.

Monthly Vitamin D May Prevent Heart Attacks in Older People, Study Shows

Jun 30, 2023 by News Staff

New research indicates that vitamin D supplementation might reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events, particularly myocardial infarction and...

Positive effects of aerobic exercise in Alzheimer’s disease may be mediated by redistribution of blood flow and neural activity in Alzheimer’s disease-sensitive regions of brain. Image credit: Mabel Amber.

Study: Exercise May Induce Stroke in Patients with Highly Blocked Carotid Arteries

Jun 20, 2023 by News Staff

Contrastingly, for healthy patients and those with only slightly blocked carotid arteries, exercise is beneficial for maintaining healthy blood flow. Khan...

Neanderthal. Image credit: Neanderthal Museum.

Study: Viking Disease is Partly of Neanderthal Origin

Jun 14, 2023 by News Staff

Also known as Dupuytren’s disease, ‘Viking disease’ hand disorder — a condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed...

Japanese Plum Juice Concentrate Improves Cardiovascular Health

Jun 14, 2023 by Natali Anderson

Fruit from the Japanese plum tree (Prunus mume) is a traditional food in Japan. Traditionally referred to as ‘Ume,’ the raw fruit contains toxins,...

Dopamine release following intragastric glucose and lipid infusions in lean participants and participants with obesity before and after weight loss. Image credit: van Galen et al., doi: 10.1038/s42255-023-00816-9.

Brain Responses to Nutrients are Severely Impaired in Humans with Obesity, Study Shows

Jun 13, 2023 by News Staff

Importantly, the impaired neuronal responses are not restored after diet-induced weight loss, according to a new study led by Amsterdam University Medical...

Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, varies from slightly annoying in some to utterly debilitating in others. Image credit: Gerd Altmann.

Precisely Timed Bi-Sensory Treatment Effective for Adults with Somatic Tinnitus

Jun 7, 2023 by News Staff

In a randomized clinical trial involving 99 participants with somatic tinnitus, statistically significant reductions in tinnitus loudness level were observed...

Dave et al. demonstrated that grape consumption does not perturb the eubiotic state of the microbiome with normal, healthy human subjects; grape consumption does change taxonomic composition of the microbiome, enzyme levels, KEGG pathways, and the metabolome. Image credit: NoName_13.

Grape Consumption Modulates Human Microbiome, Study Suggests

May 29, 2023 by Natali Anderson

In new research, scientists from Western New England University and elsewhere investigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human microbiome and...

Yeung et al. examined the effect of daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation on memory in older adults. Image credit: Ri Butov.

Daily Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults, New Study Finds

May 25, 2023 by News Staff

Multivitamin supplementation holds promise as a safe and accessible approach to maintaining cognitive health in older age, according to new research led...