Atherosclerosis

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

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Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers investigate the associations between avocado consumption and diabetes risk. Study: Associations between Metabolomic Biomarkers of Avocado Intake and Glycemia in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Image Credit: Krasula / Shutterstock.com Do we need patient-specific biomarkers for predicting T2D risk? Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects 10.5% … Read more

Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

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Genetic twist in gallstone disease may shield against heart attacks

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers performed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to evaluate the causal association between gallstone disease (GSD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) risk. Study: Causal effect of gallstone disease on the risk of coronary heart disease or acute myocardial infarction: a Mendelian randomization … Read more

Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

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Do prebiotics and probiotics positively impact cardiovascular and renal health?

In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more