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New vitamin K-based drug shows promise against medication-resistant epilepsy

a team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina reports that a new vitamin K-based drug has proved effective in mouse models of medication-resistant seizures.

Antioxidants in corn line could aid human IBD protection, therapy

Flavonoids from a specific line of corn act as anti-inflammatory agents in the guts of mice with an inflammatory-bowel-disease-like condition

New recommendations: People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat

For the past 80 years, people with familial hypercholesterolemia have been told to lower their cholesterol with a low saturated fat diet

Whole-town study reveals more than 40% of COVID-19 infections had no symptoms

The testing revealed that at the start of the lockdown, 2.6 percent of the population were positive for SARS-CoV-2, while after a couple of weeks only 1.2 percent were positive. At both times, around 40 percent of the positive cases showed no symptoms (asymptomatic).

More evidence of causal link between air pollution and early death

study included the largest-ever dataset of older Americans and used multiple analytical methods to show that current U.S. standards for PM2.5 concentrations are not protective enough and should be lowered to ensure that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, are safe

Oat and rye bran fibres alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and hepatic inflammation

The aim of this experimental study was to investigate differences in metabolites produced by gut microbiota and their interactions with host metabolism in response to supplementation with oat and rye bran fibres.

In mouse study, black raspberries show promise for reducing skin inflammation

The researchers put a group of mice on a diet that incorporated black raspberries – equivalent to a single serving per day for humans.

What makes arteries age? Study explores new link to gut bacteria, diet

The study suggests that people may be able to prevent or even reverse such age-related decline via dietary changes and targeted therapies, like novel nutritional supplements.

Light drinking may protect brain function

a total of 19,887 participants completed surveys every two years about their health and lifestyle, including questions on drinking habits.

Raw Milk May Do More Harm Than Good

If you want to keep drinking raw milk, keep it in your refrigerator to minimize the risk of it developing bacteria with antibiotic-resistant genes

Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits

When we consume too much sugar the excess is converted to fat and stored,

Asymptomatic COVID-19 findings dim hopes for 'herd immunity' and 'immunity passports'

A closer look at people who tested positive for COVID-19 but never developed symptoms has found that such asymptomatic carriers have few to no detectable antibodies just weeks after infection, suggesting they may not develop lasting immunity

Early childhood vaccinations might protect children from COVID-19

According to detailed data of COVID-19-infected patients from China, Italy, and South Korea, the disease is less common and milder in children younger than 10 years of age.

Common Food Additive Causes Adverse Health Effects in Mice

The results support the hypothesis that including TiO2 NPs in the diet disrupts the homeostasis of the gut microbiota, which in turn leads to colonic inflammation in the mice.

A new mechanism underlying colorectal cancer reveals a crucial role for intestinal microbes

There is increasing evidence that the microbes in our gut play a central role in human health and disease. Many diseases are associated with distinct shifts in the microbiota-composition, including colorectal cancer.

Nutrition a key ingredient for cognitive health of midlife and older Canadians

The study team analyzed data from the baseline Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, which included 8,574 anglophone participants aged 45-85, of whom 1,126 were immigrants who had arrived in Canada 20 or more years earlier.

Vitamin D may help prevent a common side effect of anti-cancer immunotherapy

Patients who took vitamin D had 65 percent lower odds of developing colitis

Adding lean beef to a healthy diet does not adversely affect heart health or diabetes risk

Results from a new study show that risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes were similar when participants consumed a healthy US-style eating pattern with and without an additional 5.3 ounces of lean beef.

Even ‘low-risk’ drinking can be harmful

The Canadian government’s low-risk drinking guidelines limits are slightly higher than those in the United States and exceed those of most other high-income countries.

The Parkinson’s disease gut has an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens

This novel finding will enable experimental studies to determine whether and how these microbes play a role in triggering the disease.

Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity

Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age

Microbes might manage your cholesterol

Researchers discover mysterious bacteria that break down cholesterol in the gut

Multi-ethnic study suggests vitamin K may offer protective health benefits in older age

the people with the lowest vitamin K levels had a 19 percent higher risk of death, compared to the those with vitamin K levels that reflected adequate vitamin K intake.

High folate levels in the older population: implications for fortification in Ireland

Those with normal vitamin B12 levels and high folate levels (7.6% of older adults) performed better cognitively than the others

Single Dose Of Vitamin A Analog May Improve Diabetic Retinopathy

Results showed that the visual function in diabetic mice improved significantly after treatment with the single dose of 9-cis-retinal

An aspirin a day keeps the bowel doctor away

Findings showed that when all original recruits were included in the study, those on aspirin had 42% fewer colon cancers. Among those who took the aspirin for a full two years, there were 50% fewer colon cancers.

High-salt diet impacts health of gut microbiome

“There is a connection, Dr. Haidong Zhu, says of increasing evidence that the microbiome has a direct role in regulating blood pressure and how the average American high-salt diet can interfere with a healthy direction.

Can Chinese Pickles Prevent Cavities?

Can a probiotic made from a strain of bacteria found in Chinese pickles prevent cavities? According to a new study by a team of Chinese and Israeli researchers, yes, it can.

Study shows cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms

The study shows cannabis reduced the severity of intrusions, returning thoughts of a traumatic event, by about 62%; flashbacks by 51%, irritability by 67%, and anxiety by 57%.

Study Discovers BAM15 as a Potential Treatment for Obesity

Pennington Biomedical scientists show for the first time that mice given BAM15 are resistant to weight gain by burning more calories than their untreated counterparts