Resveratrol opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety
By Katherine Shagoury The plant compound resveratrol, found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain,...
Read MoreResistance training empowers healthy aging, paper says
By Katherine Shagoury For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, it is vital to improving their health and longevity, according to a new...
Read MoreStudy shows burnout symptoms may be associated with racial bias in medical residents
By Katherine Shagoury Mayo Clinic researchers have found an association between increased symptoms of burnout and heightened racial bias in medical residents, according to a new study published in JAMA...
Read MoreUsing antibiotics without prescription prevalent public health problem
By Katherine Shagoury People using antibiotics without a prescription seems to be a prevalent public health problem. Antibiotics were obtained through various means, including saving leftover prescriptions for later use,...
Read MoreMediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with improved health
By Katherine Shagoury Women who followed a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy, including a daily portion of tree nuts and extra virgin olive oil, had a 35 percent lower risk of...
Read More3D-printed pill samples gut microbiome to assess bacterial profile
Photo Cred: Nano Lab, Tufts University By Katherine Shagoury A research team led by Tufts University engineers has developed a 3D-printed pill that samples bacteria found in the gut microbiome as...
Read MoreDietary intervention effective across genetic spectrum
By Katherine Shagoury The quality of dietary fat consumed and the genetic risk of diabetes work independently of each other, and a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats can be safely...
Read MorePaleo diet linked to heart disease biomarker in new study
Photo Cred: Edith Cowan University By Katherine Shagoury People who follow the Paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease, according to...
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