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- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Culture Expansion In Low Glucose Conditions Preserves Chondrocyte Differentiation And Enhances Their Subsequent Capacity To Form Cartilage Tissue In Three Dimensional Culture
Scientists found that growing cartilage cells in low-sugar conditions helps them stay healthier and better at forming new cartilage tissue.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Culture Expansion In Low Glucose Conditions Preserves Chondrocyte Differentiation And Enhances Their Subsequent Capacity To Form Cartilage Tissue In Three Dimensional Culture(1)
Researchers found that growing cartilage cells in low-sugar conditions better preserves their ability to form healthy cartilage tissue for joint repair treatments.
- Nutrition and Health
Curcumin Inhibits Advanced Glycation End Product Induced Oxidative Stress And Inflammatory Responses In Endothelial Cell Damage Via Trapping Methylglyoxal
Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may protect blood vessels from damage caused by high blood sugar by trapping harmful sugar byproducts.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Current Evidence Concerning Effects Of Ketogenic Diet And Intermittent Fasting In Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Researchers reviewed evidence on whether ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting can help treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a common condition affecting 25% of people globally.
- Heart Health
CV Dz And Added Sugars
This American Heart Association study found that added sugars significantly increase heart disease risk factors in children, even at levels much lower than what most kids currently consume.
- Environment and Health
Daidzein Enhances Intramuscular Fat Deposition And Improves Meat Quality In Finishing Steers
Researchers found that daidzein, a natural compound from soybeans, improved fat metabolism and meat quality in cattle by changing how fat is distributed in muscle tissue.
- Nutrition and Health
Daily Intake Of 4 To 7 G Dietary Vitamin B 12 Is Associ 2010 The American J
This study found that people may need 4-7 micrograms of vitamin B12 daily for optimal health, nearly double the current recommended amount of 2.4 micrograms.
- Heart Health
Dangers Of Rosuvastatin Identified Before And After FDA Approval
This 2004 study raised safety concerns about rosuvastatin (Crestor), finding higher rates of serious muscle damage and kidney problems compared to other cholesterol-lowering statin medications.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Data Set For Characterization Of The Glycosylation Status Of Hepatic Glycoproteins In Mice Fed A Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet
A ketogenic diet changed how proteins are modified with sugar molecules in mouse livers, which could affect liver function and metabolic health.
- Nutrition and Health
Deciphering The Roles Of Macrophages In Developmental And Inflammation Stimulated Lymphangiogenesis
This research explores how immune cells called macrophages help grow lymphatic vessels (part of our immune system's drainage network) during development and inflammation.
- Hormone Health
Decrease In Serum Levels Of Advanced Glycation End Products By Short Term Lifestyle Modification In Non Diabetic Middle Aged Females
A 3-month lifestyle program of diet and exercise successfully reduced harmful sugar-protein compounds in the blood of healthy middle-aged women.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Deep Coalescent History Of The Hominin Lineage
Researchers used genetic analysis to trace human population changes back 5-7 million years, revealing insights about early human evolution that could inform our understanding of longevity.
- Dental Health
Denis Burkitt And The Origins Of The Dietary Fibre Hypothesis
Denis Burkitt, a surgeon who worked in Africa, developed the groundbreaking theory that eating too little fiber causes many modern diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Dental Health
Dental Caries In Wild Primates Interproximal Cavities On Anterior Teeth
Scientists found that wild primates get tooth decay between their front teeth, especially females and fruit-eating species, suggesting diet and food processing behaviors affect dental health.
- Mental Health
Depressive Symptoms Improve Over 2 Years Of Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Via A Digital Continuous Remote Care Intervention Focused On Carbohydrate Restriction
A digital health program using carbohydrate restriction to treat type 2 diabetes also improved patients' mood and reduced depressive symptoms over two years.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
DHEAS And Human Development An Evolutionary Perspective
This research explores how DHEAS, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, may have played a crucial role in human brain evolution and childhood development between ages 4-12.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Diabetes Research A Perspective From The National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases outlines their research priorities as diabetes rates climb and the disease increasingly affects younger people and multiple organ systems.
- Skin and Hair Health
Diet And Acne A Systematic Review
This research review found that high-sugar foods and possibly dairy products can worsen acne by affecting hormones that influence skin health.
- Hormone Health
Diet And Lifestyle In The Prevention Of Ovulatory
A study of over 17,000 women found that following a specific "fertility diet" pattern reduced the risk of ovulation-related infertility by 66%.
- Environment and Health
Diet And Toenail Arsenic Concentrations In A New Hampshire Population With Arsenic Containing Water
This study found that certain foods like dark fish, wine, and beer can significantly contribute to arsenic exposure in your body, even beyond what you get from drinking water.
- Mental Health
Diet For Depression
A 12-week study found that working with a dietitian to improve eating habits significantly reduced depression symptoms compared to social support alone.
- Nutrition and Health
Diet Quality And Food Intakes Samong US Adults By
A large US study found that Americans who eat more animal protein have lower overall diet quality, while plant protein intake remains inadequately low across all groups.
- Nutrition and Health
Diet Quality And Genetic Association With Body Ma 2018 The American Journal
Eating a high-quality diet can reduce the impact of genes that predispose you to higher body weight and obesity.
- Hormone Health
Diet Quality And Lower Refined Grain Consumption Are Associ 2021 The Journal
A 6-year study of over 3,000 Asian adults found that improving diet quality and replacing white rice with whole grains, vegetables, and lean proteins prevented weight gain.
- Heart Health
Diet Quality At Age 5–6 And Cardiovascular Outcome
Children who ate healthier diets at ages 5-6 had better heart health measurements six years later, including lower weight, smaller waist size, and better blood pressure.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Diet Transiently Improves Migraine In Twin Sisters
Twin sisters with frequent migraines found their headaches temporarily disappeared when they followed a ketogenic diet for weight loss.
- Gut Health
Diet, Fecal Microbiome, And Trimethylamine N Oxide In A Cohort Of Metabolically Healthy United States Adults
In healthy adults, TMAO (a compound linked to heart disease) levels weren't connected to diet or heart risk factors, but were related to gut bacteria composition.
- Heart Health
Dietary Lifestyle And Clinical Predictors Of Lipoprot 2010 The American Jo
Researchers found that not smoking, maintaining healthy weight, eating more protein, and moderate alcohol consumption help lower levels of Lp-PLA2, an inflammatory marker linked to heart disease.
- Gut Health
Dietary Advanced Glycation End Products Digestion, Metabolism And Modulation Of Gut Microbial Ecology
This research explores how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) - harmful compounds formed when foods are cooked at high temperatures - affect gut bacteria and digestive health.
- Heart Health
Dietary And Urinary Metabonomic Factors Possibly Accounting For Higher Blood Pressure Of Black Compared With White Americans Results Of International Collaborative Study On Macro Micronutrients And Blood Pressure
This study found that dietary differences - including lower vegetable and fruit intake and higher processed meat consumption - help explain why Black Americans tend to have higher blood pressure than white Americans.
- Dental Health
Dietary Carbohydrate Intake Is Associated With The Subgingival Plaque Oral Microbiome Abundance And Diversity In A Cohort Of Postmenopausal Women
Higher carbohydrate intake, especially sugar, was linked to increased levels of harmful bacteria in the gums of postmenopausal women.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Dietary Care For ADPKD Patients Current Status And Future Directions
Researchers are exploring how specific diets, particularly low-calorie and ketogenic approaches, might help slow the progression of ADPKD, a common genetic kidney disease.
- Heart Health
Dietary Cholesterol And Cardiovascular Risk A Science Advisory From The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association found that dietary cholesterol from foods has less impact on heart disease risk than previously thought, with healthy eating patterns being more important than specific cholesterol limits.
- Heart Health
Dietary Cholesterol And Cardiovascular Risk A Science Advisory From The American Heart Association
New American Heart Association guidelines suggest focusing on overall healthy eating patterns rather than strictly limiting dietary cholesterol for heart health.
- Nutrition and Health
Dietary Effect Of Cereal Grains
This research review examines how wheat and other cereal grains may contribute to chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases by affecting gut health.
- Nutrition and Health
Dietary Fat And Carbohydrates Differentially Alter
Researchers found that low-carb and low-fat calorie-restricted diets affect liver and muscle insulin sensitivity differently, with low-carb diets showing faster liver improvements.
- Heart Health
Dietary Fat And Cardiovascular Disease Ebb And Flow Ove 2019 Advances In Nu
Research shows that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats reduces heart disease risk, but replacing them with carbohydrates doesn't provide the same benefit.
- Hormone Health
Dietary Fatty Acid Intakes And The Risk Of 2007 The American Journal Of Cli
This study found that eating trans fats instead of healthier fats or carbohydrates significantly increases the risk of ovulation problems that can lead to infertility.
- Heart Health
Dietary Fiber Does Not Displace Energy But Is Associa 2010 The American Jour
A study of 543 children found that eating more fiber lowered cholesterol levels without affecting growth or reducing overall calorie intake.
- Gut Health
Dietary Fibre
This medical review challenges common beliefs about dietary fiber, suggesting it may actually worsen constipation for some people rather than help it.
- Nutrition and Health
Dietary Flavonoids And The Prevalence And 15 Y In 2018 The American Journal
A 15-year study found that eating foods rich in flavonoids, especially oranges, may help protect against age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss.
- Heart Health
Dietary Flaxseed Independently Lowers Circulating Cholesterol A 2015 The Jou
A study found that eating 30 grams of ground flaxseed daily lowered "bad" LDL cholesterol by 15% and provided additional benefits even when combined with cholesterol medications.
- Nutrition and Health
Dietary Glycemic Index And Load In Relation To Risk 2010 The American Journa
A study of Black women found that eating high-glycemic foods (those that rapidly raise blood sugar) may slightly increase the risk of developing uterine fibroids.
- Gut Health
Dietary Habits Of 2 To 9 Year Old American Chi 2020 Journal Of The Academy
This study found that what children ages 2-9 eat directly affects the types and diversity of beneficial bacteria living in their gut.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Dietary Habits, Anthropometric Features And Daily Performance In Two Independent Long Lived Populations From Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica) And Ogliastra (Sardinia)
Researchers studied the diets of very elderly people in Costa Rica and Sardinia, finding that both long-lived populations eat mostly plant foods with regular dairy and meat consumption.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Dietary Inflammatory Index DII Is Associated With Movement Ev 2022 The Jou
A study found that inflammatory diets increase movement-related back pain in women with chronic low back pain, but not in men.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Dietary Inflammatory Index DII Is Associated With Movement Ev 2022 The Jou(1)
Women with chronic low back pain who eat more inflammatory foods experience worse pain when moving, but this connection wasn't found in men.
- Nutrition and Health
Dietary Inflammatory Potential During Pregnancy Is Associate 2016 The Journa
A study found that pregnant women who ate more inflammatory foods had higher inflammation levels and were more likely to have smaller babies and breastfeeding difficulties.
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