The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don’t respond to first-line anti-seizure medications. In a new UCLA study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers demonstrate that the changes the diet causes in … Read more
A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health. The study, published today in Nature Communications, reveals the extensive and diverse effects of inulin, a widely used … Read more
Ivan Pupulidy, Ph.D., and Crista Vesel plan to expand knowledge of the Learning Review into UAB courses to prepare students to tackle safety issues and improve programs around the world. Written by: Grant Martin Media contact: Micah Hardge Ivan Pupulidy, Ph.D., and Crista VeselTwo faculty members in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Engineering Advanced Safety … Read more
It is encouraging that despite an increased cost of doing business, 46% of middle market firms boosted outlays on capital expenditures and 66% intend to so over the next half year. This stands in contrast with the 20% of executives who said they pulled back and 9% who intend to do so. In the survey, … Read more
In a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of ketogenic diets compared to anti-seizure medications in lowering seizure frequency among newborns with drug-resistant epilepsy. Study: Classic ketogenic diet versus further antiseizure medicine in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy (KIWE): a UK, multicentre, open-label, randomised clinical trial. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Epilepsy is commonly … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Denmark investigated whether consuming carrot juice, which contains bioactive compounds falcarinol (FaOH) and falcarindiol (FaDOH), influences acute inflammatory mediators and innate immune responses in human blood. Study: Carrot Juice Intake Affects the Cytokine and Chemokine Response in Human Blood after Ex Vivo Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation. … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the pros and cons of brown seaweed consumption (BSC) as a management intervention against diabetes. They collated and analyzed 23 prior publications on the topic and found that BSC is an effective … Read more
In a recent study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers investigated the prioritization of health behaviors amongst Australians. They used phone and online surveys to evaluate sleep, physical activity, and diet prioritization patterns among 1,684 Australian adults between the ages of 18 and 72. Their findings revealed that 49% of … Read more
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects and damages the small intestine. It is one of the leading causes of diarrhoea-related deaths in … Read more
Fowler will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UAB Online in the fall 2023 commencement ceremony Friday, Dec 8. Written by: Chris McCauley Media contact: Brianna Hoge Fowler will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UAB Online in the fall 2023 commencement ceremony Friday, Dec 8. Tyler … Read more