Greenhouse gas emissions associated with national dietary guidelines advocating a healthy diet vary greatly between countries, with US guidelines having the largest carbon footprint and India having the smallest, according to a study involving seven countries. The study was published in the open-access Nutrition Journal. The variations result from differences in recommendations for and consumptions […]
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Study reveals high fat diets may over-activate destructive heart disease protein
Consumption of a high-fat diet may be activating a response in the heart that is causing destructive growth and could lead to a greater risk of heart attacks, according to new research. In a paper published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, researchers looked at the effect of feeding mice […]
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Study proposes a low cost, high efficiency mask design
A new paper in Oxford Open Materials Science, published by Oxford University Press, presents low-cost modifications to existing N95 masks that prolongs their effectiveness and improves their reusability post disinfectants. The COVID-19 crisis has increased demand for respiratory masks, with various models of DIY masks becoming popular alongside the commercially available N95. The utility of […]
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Physical activity in youth with autism can be boosted by picture books
The findings of recent research have suggested that people with developmental disabilities don’t exercise as often as their typically developed peers. In an effort to close this disparity, a researcher at the University of Missouri recently created fitness picture books that help youth with autism exercise more frequently. The findings published in the Journal […]
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Depression, anxiety linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Having depression is known to increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. However, a new study has found that depression and anxiety are linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the study, if people do develop Alzheimer’s disease, those with depression may start experiencing dementia symptoms about two years earlier than those who do not have depression. The study also suggested that people with anxiety who develop Alzheimer’s may […]
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Consuming diet high in poor quality carbohydrates linked to heart attacks, death risk
A new study has found that consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of heart attacks to strokes, and even death. The findings of the study were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The global study focused on people living in five continents and concluded that […]
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Use of health apps by diabetes patients linked to improved health, lower medical costs
Health apps have become a popular tool among teens and adults to track fitness, weight loss, sleep, and even menstrual cycles. But did you know mobile health applications could also benefit diabetes patients? A new study has found out that the use of health apps by diabetes patients could improve health outcomes and lower medical […]
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Study reviews rehab programs that could help people with Covid-19 recovery
Progressive exercise and early mobilisation are among the elements of rehabilitation programs that may improve recovery for people who are hospitalised with severe COVID-19, new research has concluded. A team at the University of Exeter led a review of all the available evidence on whether rehabilitation benefitted patients who were admitted to intensive […]
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Researchers find light activities may help women’s mobility during ageing
While the low-intensity workout is recommended to people of all ages to maintain agility and fitness, the findings of new research suggested that light-intensity physical activity, including shopping or a casual walk, may protect mobility in older women. The research published in the online issue of JAMA Network Open’, was […]
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Say goodbye to digestive troubles with these nine Ayurvedic rules for eating
Digestive troubles are quite common. They can not only lead to discomfort but also pain in some cases. While eating healthy is essential for good gut health — in turn, important for good digestion — did you know that eating itself is a science that can help the body immensely? […]
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Late-childhood obesity associated with low-quality maternal diet during pregnancy
The findings of a recent study suggest that an increased risk of obesity and excess body fat in children, especially during late-childhood can be associated with a low-quality diet during their mother’s pregnancy, which is high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy. The findings were published in […]
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Study finds bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine
Researchers during a recent study discovered that by combining direct cell reprogramming with natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold as structural support, regeneration of muscle tissue was achieved. The findings of the study were published in the journal, Advanced Materials. Muscle is the largest organ that accounts for 40% of body mass and […]
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Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Beetroot
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a root vegetable also known as red beet, table beet, garden beet, or just beet. Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including […]
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Top medical journal calls for three urgent steps against Covid-19
In an analysis, the Lancet COVID-19 Commission has called for three urgent actions in the COVID-19 response. “First, all regions with high rates of new COVID-19 cases, including the USA and the European Union (EU), should intensify measures to minimise community transmission and deploy COVID-19 vaccines rapidly,” read the Lancet medical journal in its latest […]
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Study reveals psychosocial factors may drive peritoneal dialysis patient dropout
A retrospective study conducted by Louisiana State University Health New Orleans reported that contrary to previous research, most patients who drop out of peritoneal dialysis may do so for psychosocial reasons. The findings are published in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences’. The research team evaluated the reasons that 27 of […]