Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay
Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes.
Eating by the book: French dietary guidelines linked to lower mortality risk
Higher adherence to the 2017 French dietary guidelines is linked to lower mortality risk, particularly for cardiovascular and some cancer deaths, though lung cancer risk trends reversed at high adherence…
Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
Adolescent BMI amplifies genetic risk for high blood pressure, with sex-specific differences in how BMI modifies SBP susceptibility in adulthood.
Predicting HIV treatment nonadherence in adolescents with machine learning
Nearly 85% of the 1.7 million adolescents with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, along with half of the nearly 40 million people in the world living with HIV.
Could a little spice in your diet prevent gestational diabetes?
Eating chili once a month during pregnancy is linked to a significantly lower risk of gestational diabetes, while dried beans and bean soup showed no clear association.
Study links maternal postpartum depression to emotional overeating in children
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children.
New insights into ADAR1 mechanisms could revolutionize autoimmune and cancer therapies
A research team led by Rice University's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1, a protein that regulates ribonucleic acid (RNA) induced immune responses.
Probiotic drink kefir shows promise in preventing Alzheimer’s
Kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented milk, shows potential in reducing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and beta-amyloid buildup, suggesting a role in Alzheimer’s prevention and management. However, more clinical trials are needed to…
$2.17 million NIH grant awarded to investigate cranial osteopathic manipulation for brain injury recovery
Could applying a little pressure to the head be a game changer for the treatment of traumatic brain injury?
Study reveals how stress affects TBI outcomes in a sex-dependent manner
How stress impacts behavioral outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major gap in knowledge