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- Nutrition and Health
Clinical Efficacy Of Eucaloric Ketogenic Nutrition In The COVID 19 Cytokine Storm A Retrospective Analysis Of Mortality And Intensive Care Unit Admission
Italian researchers found that COVID-19 patients who followed a ketogenic diet during hospitalization had better outcomes, including lower death rates and less need for intensive care.
- Environment and Health
Clinical Implications Of Thermal Therapy In Lifestyle Related Diseases
Regular sauna therapy (15 minutes at 140°F) improved heart function, blood vessel health, and weight management in people with lifestyle-related diseases.
- Nutrition and Health
Clinical Use Of Low Carbohydrate Diet
A study of 185 people with type 2 diabetes found that following a low-carbohydrate diet helped most participants reduce or completely stop their insulin while losing weight and improving blood sugar control.
- Environment and Health
Cobalt And Vitamin 12 In Ruminant Nutrition A Review
This review examines how cobalt deficiency in grazing animals causes loss of appetite and anemia, which relates to vitamin B12 production since cobalt is essential for making this crucial vitamin.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Cognitive Demand And Dementia
Researchers propose that lack of mental challenge may be the primary cause of dementia, suggesting our brains need regular cognitive "exercise" to stay healthy, similar to how muscles need physical exercise.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Cognitive Function And Vitamin B12 And D Among Community Dwelling Elders
A study of over 1,700 older adults found that low vitamin B12 levels were linked to worse cognitive function, especially after age 75, while vitamin D levels showed no connection.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Coingestion Of Carbohydrate With Protein Does Not Further Augment Postexercise Muscle Protein Synthesis
Adding carbohydrates to protein supplements after resistance exercise doesn't boost muscle protein building beyond what protein alone provides.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Coingestion Of Carbohydrate With Protein Does Not Further Augment Postexercise Muscle Protein Synthesis(1)
Adding carbohydrates to protein supplements after strength training doesn't improve muscle protein building beyond what protein alone provides.
- Gut Health
Colonic Microbiota And Metabolites Response To Different Dietary Protein Sources In A Piglet Model
This study found that different protein sources in the diet significantly change the types of bacteria and chemical compounds in the gut, which could affect digestive health.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Combined Dental Wear And Cementum Analyses In Ungulates Reveal The Seasonality Of Neanderthal Occupations In Covalejos Cave (Northern Iberia)
Researchers analyzed ancient animal teeth to discover when Neanderthals hunted and lived in Spanish caves, revealing seasonal patterns of early human behavior.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Combined Effects Of A Ketogenic Diet And Exercise Training Alter Mitochondrial And Peroxisomal Substrate Oxidative Capacity In Skeletal Muscle
Researchers found that combining a ketogenic diet with exercise training creates enhanced changes in muscle cells that improve the body's ability to burn fat for energy.
- Hormone Health
Comparing The Glucose Kinetics Of Adolescent Gir 2010 The American Journal O
Pregnant teenagers' bodies produce glucose differently than pregnant adults, which may explain why teen mothers are more likely to have smaller babies.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Comparison Of Correlates Of Bone Mineral Density In Individuals Adhering To Lacto Ovo, Vegan, Or Omnivore Diets A Cross Sectional Investigation
This study found that vegetarian and vegan diets don't harm bone density in young adults, despite containing less protein than meat-based diets.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Comparison Of Correlates Of Bone Mineral Density In Individuals Adhering To Lacto Ovo, Vegan, Or Omnivore Diets A Cross Sectional Investigation(1)
A study found that vegetarian and vegan diets don't harm bone density in young adults, despite lower protein intake compared to meat-eaters.
- Nutrition and Health
Comparison Of Dietary Assessment Methods In Nutritional Epidemiology Weighed Records V. 24 H Recalls, Food Frequency Questionnaires And Estimated Diet Records
Researchers compared different ways of tracking what people eat and found that 7-day food diaries were most accurate compared to the gold standard of weighing all foods.
- Hormone Health
Comparison Of Energy Restricted Very Low Carbohydrate And Low Fat Diets On Weight Loss And Body Composition In Overweight Men And Women
This study found that very low-carb diets led to greater weight loss and belly fat reduction compared to low-fat diets, even when people ate slightly more calories on the low-carb plan.
- Heart Health
Comparison Of The DASH (Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension) Diet And A Higher Fat DASH Diet On Blood Pressure And Lipids And Lipoproteins A Randomized Controlled Trial
Researchers found that a higher-fat version of the DASH diet (using full-fat instead of low-fat dairy) lowered blood pressure just as well as the standard DASH diet while also improving triglyceride levels.
- Heart Health
Comparison Of Waist Circumference, Body Mass Index, Percent Body Fat And Other Measure Of Adiposity In Identifying Cardiovascular Disease Risks Among Thai Adults
Researchers compared different body measurements and found that BMI, waist circumference, and body fat percentage are all similarly effective at identifying heart disease risk.
- Skin and Hair Health
Comparison The Effects Of Two Monocyte Isolation Methods, Plastic Adherence And Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting Methods, On Phagocytic Activity Of Generated Dendritic Cells
Scientists compared two laboratory methods for isolating immune cells and found that the isolation method affects how well the cells can engulf and destroy harmful substances.
- Heart Health
Compartmental Neck Fat Accumulation And Its Relati 2014 The American Journal
Researchers found that fat accumulation in different areas of the neck is linked to heart disease risk and metabolic syndrome, especially in women.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Complementary Action Of Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor And Interleukin 17A Induces Interleukin 23
Researchers found that blocking two specific inflammatory proteins together worked better than blocking either alone to reduce joint damage in arthritis, suggesting combination therapy may be more effective.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Complementary Action Of Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor And Interleukin 17A Induces Interleukin 23(1)
Researchers found that combining treatments targeting two inflammatory proteins (IL-17 and GM-CSF) was more effective at reducing joint damage in arthritis than using either treatment alone.
- Nutrition and Health
Complementary Feeding
European pediatric nutrition experts provide evidence-based guidelines on when and how to introduce solid foods to babies, recommending starting between 4-6 months with varied, nutrient-rich foods.
- Mental Health
Complete Remission Of Depression And Anxiety Using A Ketogenic Diet Case Series
A ketogenic diet led to complete remission of depression and anxiety in three adults within 7-12 weeks in this small case study.
- Gut Health
Composition Of Faeces From Human Subjects Consuming Diets Based On Conventional Foods Containing Different Kinds And Amounts Of Dietary Fibre
Researchers studied how different types of fiber from whole foods affect stool composition and found that fiber from grains and vegetables work differently in the gut.
- Hormone Health
Composition Of Weight Lost During Short Term Weight Reduction. Metabolic Responses Of Obese Subjects To Starvation And Low Calorie Ketogenic And Nonketogenic Diets
Researchers found that low-carb ketogenic diets cause faster weight loss than balanced diets, but this is mainly due to water loss, not more fat burning.
- Environment and Health
Compositional Differences In Soybeans On The Market Glyphosate Accumulates In Roundup Ready GM Soybeans
Researchers found that organic soybeans had better nutritional profiles than conventional or genetically modified soybeans, which contained herbicide residues.
- Heart Health
Comprehensive Management Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors For Adults With Type 2 Diabetes A Scientific Statement From The American Heart Association
New research shows that comprehensive management of heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes—including newer medications, blood pressure control, and lifestyle changes—significantly reduces heart attacks, strokes, and death.
- Nutrition and Health
Comprehensive Nutrient Consumption Estimation And Metabolic Profiling During Ketogenic Diet And Relationship With Myocardial Glucose Uptake On FDG PET
This study found that tracking what you eat on a ketogenic diet doesn't predict how well your heart stops using glucose, but measuring ketones in your blood does.
- Nutrition and Health
Conceptualization Of Low Caloriee Sweetener.
Researchers studied why young adults choose artificial sweeteners and identified 8 main factors that influence their decision to consume low-calorie sweeteners.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Historical Context And Implications
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a beneficial fat found naturally in grass-fed meat and dairy, shows promise for fighting cancer and inflammation but human studies show mixed results.
- Environment and Health
Conjugated Linoleic Acid Effects On Cancer, Obesity, And Atherosclerosis A Review Of Pre Clinical And Human Trials With Current Perspectives
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a natural fat found in beef and dairy products, shows promise for fighting cancer, reducing obesity, and preventing heart disease.
- Nutrition and Health
Considerations When Choosing High Fat, High Fructo
This research review examines how different high-fat, high-sugar, and high-cholesterol diets are used in animal studies to understand fatty liver disease and its connection to metabolic disorders.
- Hormone Health
Consuming Fructose Sweetened, Not Glucose Sweetened, Beverages Increases Visceral Adiposity And Lipids And Decreases Insulin Sensitivity In Overweight Obese Humans
A 10-week study found that drinking fructose-sweetened beverages caused more harmful belly fat accumulation and metabolic problems than glucose-sweetened drinks in overweight adults.
- Hormone Health
Consumption Of A Flaxseed Rich Food Is Not More Effective Th 2010 The Journa
A 12-week study found that eating flaxseed-enriched bread daily was no more effective than regular bread at reducing hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
- Heart Health
Consumption Of Ultra Processed Foods And Associated Sociodemographic Factors In The USA Between 2007 And 2012 Evidence From A Nationally Representative Cross Sectional Study
Nearly 60% of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods, with consumption varying by age, income, education, and race.
- Mental Health
Consumption Of Unprocessed Foods And Risk For Depression
A large study of middle-aged women found that eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to a higher risk of developing depression over 14 years.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Contribution Of Dietary Oxalate And Oxalate Precursors To Urinary Oxalate Excretion
This research examines how oxalate from food and the body's own production contributes to kidney stone formation, particularly calcium oxalate stones.
- Nutrition and Health
Contribution Of Terrestrial Animal Source Food To Healthy Diets For Improved Nutrition And Health Outcomes
This FAO report examines how animal proteins like meat, poultry, and dairy contribute essential nutrients to healthy diets and support better health outcomes.
- Heart Health
Controversial Role Of Plant Sterol Esters In The Management Of Hypercholesterolaemia
Plant sterol supplements, widely marketed to lower cholesterol, have shown benefits but face growing safety concerns from recent medical guidelines.
- Nutrition and Health
Copper Deficiency In Pregnancy Effect On Maternal
Research in pregnant rats found that combining copper deficiency with high fructose intake caused severe fetal complications and death, while copper deficiency alone with starch was much safer.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Copy Of Exercise And OA
Exercise therapy can effectively treat osteoarthritis by working at the molecular level to reduce joint inflammation and slow cartilage breakdown.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Copy Of Exercise And OA(1)
This research review examines how different types of exercise can help treat osteoarthritis by reducing joint inflammation and slowing cartilage breakdown at the cellular level.
- Heart Health
Corn Oil In Treatment Of Ischaemic Heart Disease
This 1965 study investigated whether consuming corn oil or olive oil could benefit patients with established heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels.
- Heart Health
CORNEAL ANGIOGENIC PRIVILEGE ANGIOGENIC AND ANTIANGIOGENIC FACTORS IN CORNEAL AVASCULARITY, VASCULOGENESIS, AND WOUND HEALING (AN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY THESIS)
Researchers studied how the cornea (clear front part of the eye) stays blood vessel-free and what happens when new blood vessels inappropriately grow there during healing.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Could Alzheimer’s Disease Be A Maladaptation Of An Evolutionary Survival Pathway Mediated By Intracerebral Fructose And Uric Acid Metabolism
Researchers propose that Alzheimer's disease may result from an ancient survival mechanism triggered by fructose and sugar that becomes harmful when constantly activated by modern high-sugar diets.
- Gut Health
Country Wide Medical Records Infer Increased Allergy Risk Of Gastric Acid Inhibition
A large Austrian study found that people prescribed acid-blocking medications (like proton pump inhibitors) were nearly twice as likely to later need allergy medications.
- Nutrition and Health
Cross Sectional And Longitudinal Comparisons Of Metabolic Profiles Between Vegetarian And Non Vegetarian Subjects A Matched Cohort Study
This large Taiwanese study found that people following vegetarian diets had better metabolic health markers like blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol compared to meat-eaters.
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