Healthy Lifestyle May Help Mitigate High Genetic Risk of Cancer
Bottom Line: Healthy lifestyle factors such as abstinence from smoking and drinking, low body mass index, and exercise correlated with decreased cancer incidence, even in individuals…
Nutrition
Higher Levels of Omega-3 in the Blood Increase Life Expectancy by Almost Five Years
A 1% increase in this substance in the blood is associated with a change in mortality risk similar to that of quitting smoking. Levels of…
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Increased Significantly Among Adolescents During COVID Pandemic
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. The number of adolescents admitted to…
Eating Whole Grains May Protect Against Heart Disease
Eating whole grains linked to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar. Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of…
The Omega-3 Fatty Acid That Can Significantly Improve Heart Health
EPA Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Events In 2018, a study found that a high dose of an omega-3 fatty acid given to patients with an elevated…
Meta-Analysis Finds That Omega-3 Supplements Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes – Type Matters
Reduction in cardiovascular risk was greatest for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alone rather than combination of EPA and another omega-3 fatty acid. For decades, there has…
Climate Changed the Size of Our Bodies – And Our Brains
The average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is strongly linked to temperature. Colder, harsher climates drove the…
A Ketogenic Diet May Be Helpful With Brain Cancer
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study published in the July 7, 2021, online…
Essential Amino Acids: Why Wild African Fruits Can Supplement Low Protein Staple Foods
In the line-up of wild African fruits, the marula is the best known. For thousands of years, people have depended on the trees for food,…
Unexpected Benefits to Starting the Day Off With Chocolate
Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a…
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Breaking Your Heart – Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Death
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with increased risk of heart disease, death. Ultra-processed foods account for 58% of total energy in the average U.S. diet, but…
Folate Deficiency Demystified: Genetics of Why Some People May Be at a Greater Risk of Disease
As many expectant mothers know, getting enough folate is key to avoiding neural tube defects in the baby during pregnancy. But for the individuals who…
Diet Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Help Reduce Migraine Headaches
Trial provides ‘grounds for optimism’ for many people with persistent headaches and those who care for them. Eating a diet rich in omega 3 (n-3)…
The Southern Diet – Fried Foods and Sugary Drinks – May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Participants in a large-scale study who more commonly consumed a Southern-style diet – high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugary drinks –…
Eating White Button Mushrooms Could Slow Progression of Prostate Cancer
Mouse study suggests mushrooms may suppress androgen receptor activity. The chemicals present in white button mushrooms may slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to…
New and Improved CRISPR 3.0 System for Highly Efficient Gene Activation in Plants
Multiplexed gene activation system allows for four to six times the activation capacity of current CRISPR technology, with simultaneous activation of up to seven genes…
Eating Starchy Snacks Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Research Highlights: Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner, and a dairy snack in the evening was associated with a reduced risk of death by…
To Prevent Hunger, Climate Adaptation Requires Billions in Additional Annual Investments
Investments in agricultural research, water management, infrastructure can avert climate-fueled growth in hunger. In order to prevent the impacts of climate change from pushing an…