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Jordan et al identified a drastic effect of short-term and intermittent fasting on the blood and tissue monocyte pool and revealed the role of dietary intake in the control of metabolic and inflammatory activity of monocytes and their egress to the blood circulation. Image credit: Jordan et al, doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.07.050.

Fasting Improves Inflammatory Diseases without Compromising Antimicrobial Immunity

Aug 22, 2019 by News Staff

Short-term and intermittent fasting reduces chronic inflammation and improves chronic inflammatory diseases without affecting the immune system’s response...

Flavonoids are found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, coffee, chocolate, seeds, and whole grains. Image credit: Jan / GimpWorkshop.

Flavonoid-Rich Diet Protects against Cancer and Heart Disease, Study Says

Aug 14, 2019 by News Staff

In a new study, an international team of researchers analyzed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that monitored the diets of 53,048 Danes...

Diets higher in plant foods and lower in animal foods were associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in a general population. Image credit: Deborah Breen Whiting.

Healthy Plant-Based Diets May Reduce Heart Disease Risks

Aug 9, 2019 by News Staff

In a new study, Dr. Casey Rebholz from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and colleagues examined the diets of middle-aged adults living...

While it is well known that cacao is a major source of flavonoids, this is the first time the effect has been studied in human subjects to determine how it can support cognitive, endocrine and cardiovascular health. Image credit: Sci-News.com.

Dark Chocolate Consumption May Reduce Depression Symptoms

Aug 7, 2019 by News Staff

A new study, published recently in the journal Depression and Anxiety, provides evidence that consumption of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, may...

Resveratrol May Protect against Muscle Atrophy Induced by Martian Gravity

Jul 19, 2019 by News Staff

In a study done in rats, a moderate daily dose of resveratrol — a natural antioxidant found in more than 70 species of plants such as grapes, cranberries,...

Nighttime exposure to blue light causes glucose intolerance in diurnal rodents, with a stronger effect in males when they were fed high caloric diet. Image credit: Nicholas Robb.

Nighttime Exposure to Blue Light Increases Sugar Consumption, Animal Study Finds

Jul 10, 2019 by News Staff

Nocturnal exposure to light containing short wavelength emissions (450-500 nm) — the kind of light produced by the screens of many devices —...

Nolden et al assessed the ability of common beverages to reduce oral burn from capsaicin. Image credit: Jill Wellington.

Milk is Best Choice to Mitigate Oral Burn from Chili Peppers: Study

Jul 4, 2019 by News Staff

Capsaicin, a chemical compound derived from chili peppers, is classically considered an irritant, due to the warming and burning sensations it causes....

Diet that restricts glucose may help brain function. Image credit: Cattalin.

Atkins-Style Diet May Improve Brain Function and Memory in Older Adults

Jul 2, 2019 by News Staff

A modified Atkins diet (very low carbohydrates and extra fat) may improve brain function and episodic memory, according to a small study of 14 older adults...

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...

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...

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...

Eating 200 g of blueberries every day for a month can lead to an improvement in blood vessel function and a decrease in systolic blood pressure in healthy people. Image credit: Free-Photos.

Blueberry Anthocyanins May Reduce Blood Pressure

May 16, 2019 by News Staff

Compounds in blueberries may help to improve blood vessel function and reduce systolic blood pressure, according to a new study published in the Journals...

Regular coffee consumers can sniff out even small amounts of coffee and are faster at recognizing the aroma. Image credit: StockSnap.

Regular Coffee Drinkers Have Higher Sensitivity to Coffee Odor, Study Says

May 15, 2019 by News Staff

In a study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, a team of researchers found that habitual coffee consumers were more...

$TiO2 triggers biofilm formation by commensal bacteria: (A, B) the clustering effect of TiO2 on (A) E. coli and (B) E. faecalis in vitro was visualized by Nanolive imaging in the presence of 0, 0.5, 1, or 50 μg/ml TiO2 after 24 h incubation. False-coloring was applied to images based on refractive index, where black represents the refractive index of TiO2 and green represents bacteria. Image credit: Pinget et al, doi: 10.3389/fnut.2019.00057.$