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What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

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What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

In a recent article published in Jama Network Open, researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) in Granada, Spain, between November 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016, with two primary goals.  Study: Effects of an Exercise Program on Cardiometabolic and Mental Health in Children With Overweight or Obesity A Secondary Analysis … Read more

How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

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How does the Mediterranean Diet impact the gut microbiome and cognitive performance African American obese adults?

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers examined the data from the Building Research in Diet and Cognition (BRIDGE) trial to determine the effects of the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) and intentional weight loss (IWL) on the gut microbiome and cognitive function in African American obese adults. Study: Exploring the Effects of a … Read more

MGH opens first-of-its-kind center to eliminate lifelong immunosuppression after organ transplant

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MGH opens first-of-its-kind center to eliminate lifelong immunosuppression after organ transplant

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health system, officially opened the Legorreta Center for Clinical Transplant Tolerance, the first-of-its kind center in the world dedicated to preventing organ rejection after transplant surgery without the use of lifelong immunosuppressive medications. Immunosuppressive medications prevent the immune system from rejecting a transplanted … Read more

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

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DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) and dietary approach to stop hypertension (DASH) diet on serological uric acid (UA) levels. Study: The effect of dietary approaches to stop hypertension and ketogenic diet intervention on serum uric acid concentration: a systematic review … Read more

Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

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Long-term ketogenic diet boosts survival rates in advanced cancer patients

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explore the potential long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in cancer patients. Study: Long-Term Effects of a Ketogenic Diet for Cancer. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of the keto diet The ketogenic diet is a high-fat and low-carbohydrate diet that has been used as a … Read more

Man on Keto Diet Has Severe Diarrhea and Neurogenic Bladder

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Man on Keto Diet Has Severe Diarrhea and Neurogenic Bladder

Editor’s Note:The Case Challenge series includes difficult-to-diagnose conditions, some of which are not frequently encountered by most clinicians but are nonetheless important to accurately recognize. Test your diagnostic and treatment skills using the following patient scenario and corresponding questions. If you have a case that you would like to suggest for a future Case Challenge, … Read more