Peanuts, polyphenols and vascular healthPeer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA IMAGE: THE PAPER IS LED BY ROSA M. LAMUELA, PROFESSOR AT THE FACULTY OF PHARMACY AND FOOD SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA, AND MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE FOR NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH (INSA-UB), LOCATED IN THE NUTRITION AND FOOD TORRIBERA CAMPUS, AND THE CIBEROBN....
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioral weight loss program was associated with a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years—even if some weight was regained, according to a systematic review of research, published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular...
By Karla Walsh Published on March 29, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Your bones and brain seem like two fairly separate systems, right? The brain tells the muscles how to move the bones, true. But otherwise, when you look at neurons vs. osteoblasts, smarts vs. structure; these body parts don’t...
By Lori Barrette, University of Rochester Medical Center That first sneeze and sniffle prompts you to reach for a tissue. The second and third—perhaps fourth and fifth—may send you to the medicine chest for relief. But, is it a cold? Or is it a spring allergy? Sorting that out is a challenge, says UR Medicine Primary...
By Paul McClure March 28, 2023 A study has shown that the levels of antibiotic resistance genes found in an individual’s gut are associated with population-wide consumption of antibiotics Depositphotos Antimicrobial resistance, particularly resistance to antibiotics, is a worldwide problem. A new study has, for the first time, shown how the consumption of antibiotics by...
Last Updated: Mar 29, 2023, 06:42 PM IST iStockModerately-intense physical activity is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Walking just 8,000 steps once or twice a week can reduce your mortality risk. A study released on Tuesday shared that including walking in your daily regime can significantly reduce the risk of early...
Nathalie Raffier March 24, 2023 PARIS — Patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) regularly make changes to their diets and the foods they eat. For example, 1 of 4 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients come up with an elimination diet plan. Claire Daien, MD, PhD, is a rheumatologist at the Regional University Hospital of Montpellier, France, and a professor at the...
Written by Nidhi Gandhi, PharmD, BS | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmDUpdated on November 2, 2022 Key takeaways: Insomnia is a common side effect of many medications, such as those that treat ADHD, high cholesterol, and a stuffy nose. It’s important to speak with your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing insomnia from a medication. They...
The center of the national xylazine crisis is in Philadelphia. Photograph: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis/Getty ImagesDrugs The tranquilizer is increasingly mixed with the opioid in the US, giving rise to deadly overdoses and disturbing wounds Wilfred Chan Fri 31 Mar 2023 01.00 EDT Fentanyl – the deadliest drug in the country – is getting even more dangerous. Across...
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | MARCH 15, 2023 Vitamin B5 is part of the B complex vitamin family, which, like its cousins, helps the body convert food into fuel that the body uses for energy. Interested in learning more about vitamin B5? Keep reading! What is vitamin B5? The other name for vitamin B5 is...
