Researchers take steps to compile healthy human gut microbiome reference database
By Katherine Shagoury An initial baseline healthy gut microbiome database and abundance profile is described in a new study published in the journal PLOS One. Though research interest in the human...
Read MoreYale study finds high-fat diet leads to neurological changes in brain
By Katherine Shagoury High-fat diets contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body weight homeostasis and metabolism, according to a new study by researchers at...
Read MoreFocusing on caregiver-patient relationship helps prevent burnout
By Katherine Shagoury There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular health, and a new report published in...
Read MoreSurvey says physicians unprepared to help patients prevent diabetes
By Katherine Shagoury A survey of randomly selected primary care physicians showed significant gaps in overall knowledge of risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and recommended management and prevention practices for prediabetes,...
Read MoreStanding helps reduce effects of sedentary lifestyle, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Spending more time standing can increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreInternational research examines nutritional supplements for mental health
By Katherine Shagoury A meta-synthesis of evidence establishes the gold standard for nutrients proven to assist in the management of a range of mental health disorders, according to the new...
Read MoreTreating high blood pressure may slow cognitive decline
By Katherine Shagoury High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow cognitive decline, according to a new preliminary...
Read MoreLow-fat diet leads to positive outcomes for cancer, other disease, in women
By Katherine Shagoury There may be several women’s health benefits from a low-fat diet, according to a new study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle,...
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