Neurology RUHR-UNIVERSITY BOCHUM The short-chain fatty acid propionic acid influences the intestine-mediated immune regulation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by a team from the Department of Neurology of Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) at St. Josef-Hospital in an international study headed by Professor Aiden Haghikia. The application of propionic acid in addition...
Tag: <span>Diet</span>
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What are the best foods for diverticulitis?
Diet can affect the symptoms of diverticulitis. Some foods can help prevent symptoms, while others may make a flare-up worse. According to an article in the journal GastrenterologyTrusted Source, diverticulitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal diagnoses in United States clinics. Medical treatmentTrusted Source may include antibiotics or surgery. Doctors may recommend that people...
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Rosehip oil: Benefits and how to use it on the face
Rosehip oil comes from the seeds of the rosehip fruit. Its rich antioxidant content suggests it may be useful for treating a number of skin conditions. As an oil, it may also have potential as a cleanser and makeup remover. Many skincare companies now offer rosehip oil either in its pure form or as an...
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When you eat may matter more than what you eat: study
by Len Canter, Healthday Reporter (HealthDay)—There’s evidence that the old expression “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” could use some tweaking. With one important revision, this approach could help not just for better health, but also for losing weight. A study in the American Journal of Clinical...
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More knowledge on the role of gut bacteria in diet and health
We often say: “You are what you eat”. However, individuals actually react differently to the same diet. One reason is that our gut contains a massive community of microbes—the gut microbiome—that functions differently from person to person. The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded nearly 60 million Danish kroner through its Challenge Programme to a research...
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Diet detectives
Researchers at McMaster have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure dietary intake, potentially offering a new tool for physicians, dietitians and researchers to assess eating habits, measure the value of fad diets and develop health policies. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, addresses a major challenge in...
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High-salt diet may trigger dementia
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD We’ve all heard that taking too much salt can damage your blood vessels, and now a new study published in the journal Nature on October 23, 2019, says it’s true – a diet rich in salt reduces the levels of nitric oxide, which in turn alters the tau protein within...
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Aҫaí berry extracts fight malaria in mice
Posted Today Despite humanity’s best efforts to eradicate malaria, the disease struck more than 200 million people in 2017, according to the World Health Organization. Worse yet, the parasite that causes malaria is developing resistance to many antimalarial drugs, including the mainstay, chloroquine. Researchers are actively searching for new treatments, and now, a group reporting...
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Diet a significant factor in acne outbreaks, finds pioneering new study
By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A new study presented at the 28th EADV Congress in Madrid has demonstrated the effects of exposure to various factors on acne, both internal and external. An unhealthy diet, a high level of stress, and extreme skincare routines were the most significant factors related to acne breakouts. This is the...
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Six components of healthy family meals
by Max Planck Society Turning the TV off, taking time to eat, not arguing at the table: Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Mannheim have evaluated studies examining the quality of family meals. Their findings can serve as guidelines for parents and guardians wanting to help their children establish healthy eating habits....