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Dec
9
Mon
Probiotics and prebiotics work differently in girls and boys according to piglet study
Currently, studies looking at the effectiveness of dietary supplements on the immune system assume that the same thing happens in boys and girls. But we show this is not the case and that sex may be influencing data on the effectiveness of probiotics and prebiotics in infanthood.
Dec
8
Sun
Women, exercise and longevity
The study included 4,714 adult women referred for treadmill exercise echocardiography because of known or suspected coronary artery disease.
Dec
7
Sat
Cellphone Distraction Linked to Increase in Head Injuries
The injuries included cuts, bruises, abrasions and internal injuries, especially around the eye and nose. More than 41 percent occurred at home and were minor, requiring little or no treatment.
Dec
6
Fri
New report shows dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction
We knew there were benefits from pollution control, but the magnitude and relatively short time duration to accomplish them were impressive," said lead author of the report
Dec
5
Thu
The gut may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis
the researchers analysed tissue samples taken from the intestines of 27 MS patients and compared them with samples taken from 27 healthy individuals
Dec
4
Wed
Introducing peanuts and eggs early can prevent food allergies in high risk infants
The early introduction of foods that causes allergies can significantly reduce the chances of high-risk infants developing peanut and egg allergy.
Dec
3
Tue
Pot While Pregnant: UNLV Medicine Doctors Urge Caution
Daily marijuana use during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of low birth weight, low resistance to infection, decreased oxygen levels and other negative fetal health outcomes
Dec
2
Mon
The road to vaping
This story is part of Vape Fail, a CBC News series examining some of the policy failures that led to the adoption of vaping as a smoking alternative and the resulting consequences.
Dec
1
Sun
‘Pass the pickled eel’: a guide to an 18th-century Thanksgiving
Should you or your guests suffer post-feast indigestion, consult the book’s medicinal recipes for ‘a never-failing cure for the hic-cough’ and a ‘simple bitter infusion for a cold weak stomach.’
Nov
30
Sat
Even in Small Doses, Air Pollution Harms Older Americans
Hospitalizations for several common diseases—including septicemia (serious bloodstream infection), fluid and electrolyte disorders, renal failure, urinary tract infections, and skin and tissue infections—have been linked for the first time with short-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution
Nov
29
Fri
Babies who don't eat peanuts are far more likely to be allergic to it as children: study
Using data from over 2,600 Canadian children, researchers have found that infants who did not consume peanut in their first 12 months of life were more than four times as likely to have a clinical allergy to peanut by age three
Nov
28
Thu
Vitamin E Compound Likely Culprit Behind Vaping Lung Illnesses, Study Finds
a study of lung illnesses in Minnesota supports the notion that a compound known as vitamin E acetate, present in many "black market" vape products, could be to blame
Nov
27
Wed
Space travel can make the gut leaky
UC Riverside-led study tested the effects of microgravity on intestinal epithelial cells
Nov
26
Tue
New Study at Temple Shows Extra Virgin Olive Oil Staves Off Multiple Forms of Dementia in Mice
The realization that EVOO can protect the brain against different forms of dementia gives us an opportunity to learn more about the mechanisms through which it acts to support brain health.
Nov
25
Mon
Intestinal Stem Cell Genes May Link Dietary Fat and Colon Cancer
scientists have shown that when there’s too much dietary fat in the intestine, stem cell numbers increase, boosting susceptibility to colon cancer
Nov
24
Sun
Can Babies Learn to Love Vegetables?
Most babies could use a dose of kale: a half cup has more than a day’s worth of Vitamins A, C, and K. The only problem is that they hate it
Nov
23
Sat
Traditional Chinese Medical Herb May Offer New Anti-obesity Strategy
As a novel anti-obesity probiotic, E. faecalis and MA can reduce adiposity via BAT activation and beige fat formation
Nov
22
Fri
Omega-3 fatty acids’ health benefit linked to stem cell control
Dietary studies have long found that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, essential fatty acids common in fish and nuts, is associated with lower risk of heart disease, stroke, arthritis and even depression.
Nov
21
Thu
Legumes Boost Heart Health, According to New Review Study
The study found that those who consumed the most legumes reduced incidence rates for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and hypertension by as much as 10 percent when compared to those with the lowest intakes
Nov
20
Wed
Omega-3 fish oil as effective for attention as ADHD drugs for some children
In a randomised controlled trial, 92 children with ADHD aged 6-18 were given high doses of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) or a placebo for 12 weeks.
Nov
19
Tue
Gut microbiota imbalance promotes the onset of colorectal cancer
The 136 mice in the study were transplanted with either fresh stools from nine patients with sporadic colorectal cancer or fresh stools from nine patients with no colon disorders.
Nov
18
Mon
Omega-3 Continues to Show Protection Against Heart Disease-Related Death, Without Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers found that patients who higher rates of omega-3 metabolites had lower risk of those follow up adverse effects regardless of whether they had severe disease or not on their initial angiogram.
Nov
17
Sun
Vaping less harmful than smoking for vascular health
Study finds significant improvements in vascular health of chronic smokers who transition to e-cigarettes
Nov
16
Sat
Fecal Transplantation to Treat Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Hope or Hype?
The investigators recommend that FMT treatments in patients with PD should wait until better clinical data become available in order to select the right target populations and have good estimates of anticipated clinical effects
Nov
15
Fri
Sugar binges increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease, study suggests
Just two days of high-sugar diet increases susceptibility to colitis and worsens symptoms in mice, U of A researchers find.
Nov
14
Thu
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
Urine contains a virtual liquid history of an individual's nutritional habits, exercise, medication use, sleep patterns and other lifestyle choices. Urine also contains metabolic links to more than 600 human conditions
Nov
13
Wed
Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians
Lower intakes of fruits and vegetables were found to be linked to depression for both men and women, immigrants and those born in Canada
Nov
12
Tue
The gut may be the ticket to reducing chemo’s side effects
Study in mice shows chemo affects gut, inflammation and cognitive problems
Nov
11
Mon
Too much ultra-processed foods linked to lower heart health
Americans get more than 50% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. Measures of heart health decrease as ultra-processed food consumption rises.
Nov
10
Sun
No evidence that medical cannabis helps mental health conditions
What it highlights most of all is the overwhelming poor quality of studies to date, which do not provide good evidence to support the use of medical cannabis for the treatment of mental health conditions.
Nov
9
Sat
Many Teens Have Low Iron, B12 Levels Years After Bariatric Surgery
Untreated, the most common symptoms of iron deficiency anemia in adults include fatigue, weakness, and exercise intolerance