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Talc and a wax-oil mixture among best lubricants for people wearing PPE

non-absorptive creams like coconut oil-cocoa butter beeswax mixtures, petroleum jelly, and powders like talcum powder, are most likely to provide PPE wearers with long-lasting skin protection.

Berry good news: New compound from blueberries could treat inflammatory disorders

findings showed that PSB possesses a strong immunosuppressive property, paving the way for a new, natural treatment for IBD

‘Front of Package’ Nutrition Labels Improved Nutrition Quality

the researchers evaluated nutritional data on 44 categories of food products from 1996 through 2011. Altogether, the researchers looked at data on 21,096 products, representing 9,083 brands, covering everything from energy bars to soup.

Genomic adaptations to a rice-based diet mitigate the risk of obesity and diabetes

The traditional rice-based diet of some east-Asian population has brought to a number of genomic adaptations that may contribute to mitigating the spread of diabetes and obesity.

Study shows vitamin E needed for proper nervous system development

What we know is the vitamin E-deficient embryos lived to 24 hours and then started dying off.

Exercise protocol mitigates one of the most incapacitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Gait freezing is estimated to affect some 26% of moderate patients and 80% of advanced-stage patients.

A new study provides the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on cardiovascular prevention

The meta-analysis, which is an in-depth review of 40 clinical trials, provides authoritative evidence for consuming more EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 fats.

Fructose and Glucose in High Fructose Corn Syrup Deliver a One-Two Punch to Health

When it comes to health risks, sugar in the form of fructose is clearly the bad guy. This is because a majority of fructose consumed ends up in the liver.

Scientists create gene-edited animals as 'surrogate sires' to boost food production

The gene-editing process employed in this study seeks to bring about changes within an animal species that could occur naturally, such as infertility.

Study reveals how cannabinoids may be useful to prevent colon cancer

treatment with Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) prevented the development of colon cancers in mice.

Consumption of sheep or beef liver can contribute considerably to the total intake of PFAS

Overall, the BfR concludes that sheep or beef liver with the identified concentrations can contribute considerably to the total intake of PFAS in individuals who consume these foods.

Alzheimer’s burden greater in rural Appalachia, study finds

Rural Appalachian counties had a 2–3% higher prevalence of the degenerative brain disease compared to rural non-Appalachian counties.

More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes

Researchers examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and blood pressure in more than 10,000 adults with Type 2 diabetes (average age 63, 61% male)

The Mediterranean diet may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis in individuals who smoke or used to smoke.

The analysis included 62,629 women from France who have been taking part in a questionnaire-based study assessing dietary intake since 1990. In total, 480 women developed rheumatoid arthritis.

Fungi in gut linked to higher Alzheimer's risk can be reduced through ketogenic diet

dietary habits such as eating a ketogenic diet can reduce harmful fungi in the gut which might help in reducing Alzheimer's disease processes in the brain.

Vitamin D Levels In Blood Can Predict Future Health Risks And Death

These data further confirm that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a negative impact on general health and can be predictive of a higher risk of death.

Linking calorie restriction, body temperature and healthspan

In the new research, Conti and his team designed an experiment that would allow them to independently evaluate the effects of reduced nutrients and those of body temperature.

Gut microbes could allow space travelers to stay healthy on long voyages

Space travel is associated with a variety of negative health effects, including bone loss and mental health issues, which could limit our ability to undertake long-distance space missions, such as a mission to Mars.

Probiotics may help manage childhood obesity, study finds

In combination with a calorie-controlled diet, the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve may help children and adolescents with obesity lose weight

Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19

Patients who had vitamin D deficiency (< 20ng/ml) that was not treated were almost twice as likely to test positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus compared to patients who had sufficient levels of the vitamin.

Estrogen Replacement May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease in Women

Recent epidemiological studies showed that two thirds of AD patients are women, and this fact cannot be attributed only to their higher life expectancy

Red hot meat: the wrong recipe for heart disease

When red meat is seared at high temperatures, such as grilling, roasting or frying, it creates compounds called advanced glycation end products – or AGEs ­– which when consumed, can accumulate in your body and interfere with normal cell functions

Gut microbiome composition is associated with age and memory performance in pet dogs

in humans, Fusobacteria were shown to increase with aging and elevated abundance of these microbes have been linked to serious illnesses, like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.

Honeybee venom found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells

both honeybee venom and melittin significantly, selectively and rapidly reduced the viability of triple-negative breast cancer and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells

Gut microbes could unlock the secret to healthy ageing

This study, for the first time, investigated multiple diseases and other traits in one cohort – revealing the staggering extent to which the microbiome influences sickness and health.

Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics

Obesity is the main modifiable cause of type 2 diabetes, while genetic make-up may also identify individuals with a greater likelihood of developing the condition.

Antiviral used to treat cat coronavirus also works against SARS-CoV-2: U of A researchers

The drug is a protease inhibitor that interferes with the virus’s ability to replicate, thus ending an infection.

The 'Gold' in Breast Milk

Alarmins are the ‘gold’ in breast milk. These proteins prevent dangerous intestinal colonization disorders that can lead to blood poisoning and intestinal inflammation

American Academy of Sleep Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time

the acute effects of daylight saving time, which range from increased risk of stroke and hospital admissions to sleep loss and increased production of inflammatory markers, one of the body’s responses to stress.

Are all vegetarian diets healthy?

The study examined the link between the amount and quality of plant-based foods and heart health over a 10-year period.

Long naps may be bad for health

The analysis found that long naps (more than 60 mins) were associated with a 30% greater risk of all-cause death and 34% higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease compared to no napping.