According to a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, there are two specific habits that are associated with a lower body mass index (BMI) in the long term: keeping a longer overnight fast and eating breakfast early. This research was led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la … [Read more...]
Should Men and Women Eat Different Breakfasts to Lose Weight?
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo, that difference could help you lose some weight. The study, which employed a mathematical model of men's and women's metabolisms, showed that men's metabolisms respond better on average to a meal laden with high … [Read more...]
Season of Birth is Associated With the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis
Season of birth, and specifically being born in autumn or winter, is associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma in Finland, a new study by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital shows. Conversely, being born in summer was associated with the lowest incidence of asthma and allergic rhinitis. "When using summer as … [Read more...]
Invention Quickly Detects Earliest Sign of Heart Attack
"Heart attacks require immediate medical intervention in order to improve patient outcomes, but while early diagnosis is critical, it can also be very challenging -- and near impossible outside of a clinical setting," said lead author Peng Zheng, an assistant research scientist at Johns Hopkins University. "We were able to invent a new technology that can quickly and accurately … [Read more...]
The Secret to Losing Weight could All be Down to a Combination of 14 ‘Skinny Genes’, a New Study has Found.
University of Essex researchers discovered they helped people drop twice as much weight when they ran for half an hour three times a week. The team -- led by Dr Henry Chung, from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences -- found those with more of the genes slimmed the most across eight weeks. People with the most markers lost up to 5kg during the study … [Read more...]
How Your Skin Tone Could Affect Your Meds
Skin pigmentation may act as a "sponge" for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report in a perspective article published in the journal Human Genomics. The researchers argue that a sizable proportion of drugs and other compounds can bind to melanin pigments in the skin, leading to … [Read more...]
Excess Body Weight Tied to Increased Risk for Second Cancers
Cancer survivors who had overweight or obesity at the time of their initial cancer diagnosis have a higher risk for a second primary cancer, particularly an obesity-related cancer, a new analysis found. Cancer survivors have an increased risk for another primary cancer. Studies suggest that lifestyle factors, such as excess body weight, may contribute to the risk for a … [Read more...]
Time For US-India Collaboration For Mental Health: US Surgeon General
Now is the time for the United States of America and India to collaborate to tackle the global mental health crisis we are witnessing today, United States Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy said at a press conference in the city recently. Dr Murthy is the first Surgeon General of Indian descent. As the Co-Chair of the World Health Organization’s Commission on Social … [Read more...]
Time-Restricted Eating May Help Adults With Metabolic Syndrome Improve Several Health Markers
Adults with metabolic syndrome and elevated blood sugar levels who eat within a time-restricted window may experience modest improvements in several measures, including A1c levels, weight, and body fat, according to a randomized controlled trial published in Annals of Internal Medicine. For the study, participants kept to an 8- to 10-hour window of eating, a dietary … [Read more...]
Frequent Fizzy or Fruit Drinks and High Coffee Consumption Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings from global research studies co-led by University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers. The research also found that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day also increases … [Read more...]
One in Three Americans has a Dysfunctional Metabolism, but Intermittent Fasting could help
More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. In a new clinical trial, researchers at the Salk Institute and … [Read more...]
Sport-Related Stress may Affect Whether College Athletes eat Enough Calories
Studies have long shown that unhealthy attitudes about eating -- like desiring a thinner body or deliberately restricting caloric intake -- can lead to the underconsumption of nutrients, the team said. College athletes may face pressures to maintain specific body types for competitive reasons, so they can be especially vulnerable to these phenomena, according to the … [Read more...]
New Blood Test Could be an Early Warning for Child Diabetes
New study from King's College London published in Nature Medicine reveals a new relationship between lipids and diseases impacting metabolism in children, which could serve as an early warning system for conditions like liver disease. Using machines that test blood plasma in babies that already exist in hospitals, the researchers suggest this could help doctors spot early … [Read more...]
Study Proposes New Heart Failure Treatment Targeting Abnormal Hormone Activity
In heart failure, which is considered a global pandemic, the heart can no longer pump blood effectively. In HFpEF, the heart can pump normally but its muscles are too stiff to relax to re-fill the chambers with blood properly. It is often seen in older adults and people with multiple risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity and diabetes. They … [Read more...]
Most Accurate Ultrasound Test could Detect 96% of Women with Ovarian Cancer
An ultrasound test that detected 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women should replace current standard of care test in the UK according to a new study. In a paper published in Lancet Oncology today (Monday 30 September), research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and led by Professor Sudha Sundar from the University of Birmingham … [Read more...]
New Therapeutic Approach to Preventing Cancer From Spreading to the Brain
Researchers at McMaster University have identified a new therapeutic approach to preventing cancer from spreading to the brain. In a new study, published recently in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, researchers Sheila Singh and Jakob Magolan discovered a critical vulnerability in metastatic brain cancer, which they say can be exploited with new drugs to prevent … [Read more...]
Games, Puzzles and Reading can Slow Cognitive Decline in the Elderly — Even in Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment
The aging process can lead to diminished cognitive functioning for older adults. In addition, about 10 percent of people previously diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia every year. Although a few studies have found that activities such as putting together jigsaw puzzles can protect against cognitive aging, the … [Read more...]
BMI’s Relation to Cancer Therapy Mortality Risks Not so Straightforward
While being overweight increases the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases, there is a phenomenon known as the obesity paradox where a decreased risk of death has been seen during cancer therapy. However, that paradox might not be the trend for all cancer therapies, an Osaka Metropolitan University team reports in JAMA Network Open, a publication of the American Medical … [Read more...]
Like Father, Like Daughter
When they become fathers, men who have an unhealthy, high-cholesterol diet can cause increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, in their daughters, a University of California, Riverside-led mouse study has found. The research, published in the journal JCI Insight, is the first to demonstrate this result seen only in female offspring. CVD, the leading cause of death … [Read more...]
Excessive Light Pollution May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s, Especially in Younger People
In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences. In the US, some states have legislation in place to reduce light pollution; however, levels of light at night remain … [Read more...]
Infections Following Hip Replacement Associated with an Increased Risk of Death, Study Finds
Patients who develop a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after a total hip replacement have more than a five-fold increased risk of mortality within 10 years, according to new research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. In one of the largest studies to date of patients with PJI after total hip arthroplasty (THA), researchers from ICES, Sunnybrook Research … [Read more...]
It Only Takes 15 Minutes to Change Your Health
Corporate Cup, lunchtime yoga, or even 'walk and talks', organisations come up with all sorts of wellness initiatives to encourage people to be more active in the workplace. But before you duck and hide, new research shows that all it takes is 15 minutes and a touch of gamification to put you on the path to success. Assessing results from 11,575 participants, across 73 … [Read more...]
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Childhood obesity can contribute to the development of common immune-mediated skin diseases (IMSDs), such as alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, new research finds. Maintaining a healthy weight could potentially help lower the chances of developing these skin conditions. A novel study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published by Elsevier, details the … [Read more...]
Hepatic disease: A Camu-Camu Fruit Extract to Reduce Liver Fat
A research team from Université Laval has shown the benefits of camu-camu on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects over seven million people in Canada. This exotic fruit reduces liver fat levels. Over 12 weeks, thirty participants took either camu-camu extract or a placebo at different times in this randomized clinical trial. Participants underwent magnetic … [Read more...]
Inflammation During Childhood Linked to onset of Mental Health Issues in Early Adulthood
Children who have persistently raised inflammation are at a higher risk of experiencing serious mental health disorders including psychosis and depression in early adulthood, according to a study published today in JAMA Psychiatry. The research lead by the University of Birmingham also found that those who had experienced inflammation at a young age were at a higher risk of … [Read more...]
Study Reveals Best Exercise for Type-1 Diabetes Patients
A new study has revealed the best types of exercise for patients with type-1 diabetes. The research was led by the Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco in partnership with Staffordshire University to investigate training optimisation for diabetic patients. "This study is important because diabetic patients often lack motivation to exercise as a means of managing … [Read more...]
Chlamydia Can Settle in The Intestine
Chlamydiae are sexually transmitted pathogens that can apparently survive in the human gut for a long time. Researchers from Würzburg and Berlin report this in the journal PLOS Pathogens. People who are infected with chlamydia can transmit these bacteria to other people during unprotected sex. The pathogens usually cause no or only mild symptoms at first, such as itching in … [Read more...]
The Secret to Sleepy Cells’ Control of Inflammatory Secretions
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a new secret regarding senescence, a cellular state similar to sleep that is more likely to affect aged cells. This drowsy condition is known to provide health benefits under certain conditions while also potentially causing collateral damage. "Senescence is not all bad," said Peter … [Read more...]
Bed-Sharing Has no Impact on Children’s Psychological Development
Parental bed-sharing is unlikely to impact children's psychological development, new research has found. The study from the University of Essex looked at nearly 17,000 British babies and tracked them for 11 years -- finding kids who shared beds were happy and healthy. Dr Ayten Bilgin, from the Department of Psychology, found no association between bed-sharing at 9 months … [Read more...]
Sport or Snack? How our Brain Decides
Should I go and exercise, or would I rather go to the café and enjoy a delectable strawberry milkshake? Until now, what exactly happens in our brain when we make this decision has been a mystery to science, but researchers at ETH Zurich have found the solution. They deciphered which brain chemical and which nerve cells mediate this decision: the messenger substance orexin and … [Read more...]
