by Lori Fligge, University of Minnesota Conceptual model depicting the key questions framing the review. Credit: Nutrients (2023). DOI: 10.3390/nu15194138Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall health. New research from the University of Minnesota suggests even more reasons we should be prioritizing fiber in our regular diets. In...
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Study suggests marijuana use damages brain immune cells vital to adolescent development
Peer-Reviewed Publication JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana’s major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune cells, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia. The findings, published Oct. 25...
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5 Foods That Can Help You Fight Off Nausea From Antibiotics
Written by Christine Giordano, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: Antibiotics are lifesaving, but they can cause side effects — especially nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea.Foods that are a natural source of probiotics can help protect your gut and improve your nausea while you’re taking antibiotics.Fiber-rich foods can also lessen nausea and upset stomach....
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Could artificial sweeteners in processed food raise depression risk?
by Alan Mozes Highly processed packaged foods and drinks may be quick, cheap and tasty, but new research suggests they’re also likely to up your risk for depression. Among big consumers of ultra-processed foods, depression risk may rise by as much as 50%, the new study found, particularly when those foods are artificially sweetened. “Given...
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here’s what to know.
Sara Moniuszko Thu, September 21, 2023 at 12:59 PM MST Peter Dazeley via Getty ImagesAre you getting enough vitamin D? For millions of Americans, experts say the answer is no. This isn’t helped by so many people working indoors everyday, says Dr. Kevin Cooke, a physician at Aviv Clinics with a background in both internal...
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FDA approves Zilbrysq for generalized myasthenia gravis
by Lori Solomon The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved UCB’ Zilbrysq (zilucoplan) for the treatment of adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. Zilbrysq is a targeted peptide inhibitor of complement component 5 (C5) and is approved as a once-daily, self-administered, targeted therapy in patients with anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR)-antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis. The approval of...
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Undiagnosed: More than 7 million Americans unaware they have mild cognitive impairment
by Katharine Gammon, University of Southern California Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, forgetting your keys or struggling to plan tasks can seem like a normal part of the aging process. But those lapses can actually be symptoms of something more serious: mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, which could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease....
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T-cell receptor discovery has huge potential for engineering custom immune responses
by Institute for Systems Biology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainT cells are soldiers on the front lines of the human immune system. They are responsible for many important roles, including attacking viral- or bacterial-infected cells and certain cancer cells, and immunological memory—remembering the specific pathogens or the cancer signatures that originally trigger T cells. Until now,...
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Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder
by University of Cambridge Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new way of improving diagnosis of bipolar disorder that uses a simple blood test to identify biomarkers associated with the condition. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used a combination of an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose patients with bipolar...
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10 myths about multivitamins you will regret believing till now
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on -Oct 24, 2023, 07:00 IST 01/11 – We self-prescribe multivitamin pills, without weighing their pros and cons Multivitamin pills are among the most popular dietary supplements worldwide. Marketed as a convenient way to fill nutritional gaps, multivitamins have earned both praise and criticism. Unfortunately, myths and misconceptions often surround these supplements,...