Studying Finds: Most Plant-Based Restaurant Meals are Unhealthy
Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. via News-Medical – Many “vegan” meals aren’t as healthy as you think—new research reveals that refined grains, fried foods, and saturated fats are widespread in plant-based restaurant dishes.…
Regular Dental Flossing Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke & Irregular Heartbeats
American Heart Association via News-Medical – Flossing your teeth at least once a week (regular dental flossing) may be linked to a lower risk of stroke Flossing your teeth at least…
Fluctuating Cholesterol Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
American Academy of Neurology via News-Medical – Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual…
Chemotherapy Linked to Persistent Nerve Pain in 4 in 10 Cancer Patients
BMJ Group via News-Medical – The drugs used to treat cancer damage healthy cells and tissues, including the nervous system. Worldwide, cancer chemotherapy is linked to persistent severe peripheral nerve pain…
New Study Confirms Rope Skipping as an Effective Cardio Workout
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Researchers find both high-intensity and moderate rope skipping improve VO₂max in young adults. A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study investigates whether high-intensity…
New Light-Based Technique Could Transform Heart Tissue Repair
Mass General Brigham via News-Medical – Researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborating institutions have developed a non-invasive approach to manipulate cardiac tissue activity by using light to stimulate an innovative…
New App Offers Relief for Parents Mourning the Loss of a Child
Uppsala University via News-Medical – A new study shows that an app can help parents who are mourning the loss of a child. Parents who used the app for three months…
Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Lasting Brain Inflammation
Arizona State University via News-Medical – The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from significant trauma. The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ,…
Research Identifies Best Materials for Long-Lasting Hip Implants
University of Bristol via News-Medical – The aim of the study was to establish hip implant materials at risk of revision to help orthopedic surgeons, and patients, and to improve shared…
Ancient Herb Shows Promise in Fighting Dementia
Osaka Metropolitan University via News-Medical – Attempts to discover a breakthrough dementia drug might be drawing attention these days, but traditional medicinal products can offer hints for preventive medicine. Traditional medicinal…
New Active Substance Shows Promise in Treating Acute Sudden Hearing Loss
Medical University of Vienna via News-Medical – A research team led by MedUni Vienna has investigated AC102, a new active substance that offers hope of an effective treatment for acute sudden…
Daily Pistachio Consumption Linked to Improved Eye Health
American Pistachio Growers via News-Medical – A new study from researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has found that consuming pistachios daily may significantly…
New Study Reveals Declining Nutrient Intake Among U.S. Women of Reproductive Age
Pooja Toshniwal Paharia via News-Medical – Groundbreaking study reveals how chromatin and DNA methylation changes during brain development contribute to the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A…
1 Million Adult Vapers in England Have Never Regularly Smoked
Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. via News-Medical – This rapid increase between 2021 and 2024 was particularly among younger age groups. In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers estimate…
Breast Milk Antibodies Linked to Protection Against Rotavirus in Infants
University of Rochester Medical Center via News-Medical – Babies whose mothers had high levels of specific antibodies in their breast milk were able to fend off the infection for a longer…