(HealthDay)—For patients in septic shock, thiamine is associated with a lower rate of progression to renal replacement therapy (RRT), according to research published online Feb. 16 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Ari Moskowitz, M.D., from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and colleagues conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized trial...
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Could your low-carb diet be wrecking your gut? Nutritionist explains why fiber is ESSENTIAL to beat belly bulge
Low-carb diets have been shown to safely reduce weight and body fat But long-term, lack of fiber could derail your gut and damage your health Rob Hobson, Head of Nutrition at Healthspan, explains how you can save your gut while following a low-carbohydrate weight loss diet Low carbohydrate diets have become a popular way for people...
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Too little gluten in our diet may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
People with celiac disease or who are gluten intolerant may benefit from a low-gluten diet. A considerable number of people who do not have these diseases still adopt a gluten-free diet in the hope that it benefits their health. New research, however, suggests that a low-gluten diet may even have some adverse health effects, by...
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How YOGURT can treat depression: Study reveals how the creamy snack’s good bacteria affect your brain
Researchers have found yogurt’s probiotic bacteria cuts levels of a blood metabolite that is linked to depression Experts say the study shows we could soon treat mental health naturally We know it’s good for digestion, clear skin and glossy hair. But a new study has found yogurt could also treat depression. The creamy breakfast snack...
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New eating disorder app helps users by letting them track what they eat and how they FEEL about their food
An app, Recovery Record, has helped bring eating disorder treatment mobile It lets you track what you eat and how you feel about your food The creators say it can help eliminate the shame of face-to-face therapy The National Eating Disorders Association has partnered with the app to create a new platform that helps users received...
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Could fruit and steak cure epilepsy? Study claims that a low-carb, high-fat diet is the key to controlling seizures as it alters the activity of brain cells
Super-refractory status epilepticus is the most severe classification of epilepsy Figures suggest that the deadly form kills around 60 per cent of all sufferers But new research shows a ketogenic diet could alleviate symptoms in patients A diet high in fruit and steak could cure a deadly form of epilepsy, scientists have found. Super-refractory status...
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Tasty Allies in Battling Weight Gain: 8 Common Superfoods That Burn Fat Right Off You
You’ve heard it before: You are what you eat, and your dietary choices influence calorie intake as well as the speed at which your body produces energy and burns fat. The trick is selecting those particular foods that boost your metabolic rate – the so-called thermogenic foods – that make your body spend more energy on...
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Modified Atkins diet helps children with rare form of epilepsy
Doose syndrome or myoclonic-astatic epilepsy is a rare syndrome accounting for one to two percent of childhood epilepsies. A ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and high in fat, is an effective treatment, but it is very restrictive and difficult to follow. In a recent study, 25 of 30 children (83 percent) with Doose...
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Ketogenic diet may protect against gout
New research examines the effects of a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet on both rodents and humans, and suggests that it can alleviate the symptoms of gout. New research suggests that a ketogenic diet – typically consisting of meats and high-fat dairy – may protect against gout. Gout is a rheumatic disease that affects more than 8 million people...