Honey protein composition could offer powerful treatment applications, study says
By Katherine Shagoury New data on proteins found in honey could lead to new medicinal applications, according to a new study published in Journal of Natural Products. Honey is a...
Read MoreResearchers link insulin resistance, fibromyalgia
By Katherine Shagoury Insulin resistance may be linked to fibromyalgia, a discovery that could change how forms of chronic pain are identified and managed, according to a new study by...
Read MoreTechnology trains patients to eat less sugar
By Katherine Shagoury A computer game can be used to train patients to eat less sugar, as a way of reducing weight and improving health, according to a new study...
Read MoreNew study may explain why gut distress accompanies depression
By Katherine Shagoury Gastrointestinal distress is common for patients with depression, and the two conditions may arise from the same glitch in neuron chemistry, low serotonin, according to a new...
Read MoreSleep habits could indicate early warning for heart disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic short sleep duration is associated with an increased susceptibility to heart disease, in large part due to increased inflammatory burden and endothelial dysfunction, and researchers from...
Read MoreBrain mechanism regulates body weight, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Chronic low-grade inflammation and increased serum levels of the cytokine interleukine-6 (IL-6) accompany obesity, but for brain-produced IL-6, the mechanisms by which it controls energy balance and...
Read MoreRelationship between genetic variation, gut microbiome could help personalize nutrition recommendations
By Katherine Shagoury People with a high number of copies of a gene called AMY1, which expresses a salivary enzyme for breaking down starch, correlated strongly with a certain profile...
Read MorePositive emotion skills yield benefits in physical, emotional health for dementia caregivers
By Katherine Shagoury Caring for family members with dementia causes significant emotional and physical stress that can increase a caregivers’ risk of depression, anxiety, and death. Teaching individuals to focus...
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