Life expectancy has increased substantially for people in the United States with Down syndrome, from a median age of 4 years old in the 1950s to 57 years old in 2019. This longer life span increases the need for adequate healthcare into adulthood for this population, the majority of whom are at high risk of … Read more
As of 2020, approximately 5.8 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but recent groundbreaking research may provide hope to better understand and potentially prevent this devastating condition. The study led by researchers at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Eastern Virginia Medical School and published in Nature Communications Biology has unveiled a crucial link between … Read more
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy and its retention postpartum are risk factors for future metabolic and cardiovascular disease in a subset of women. However, there is little scientific support for weight management in obese women. A recent study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth explores the effects of a dietary intervention that led to losing … Read more
In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health. Editorial: Editorial for “The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Human Health and Diseases”: The Multifaceted Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Health and Disease. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com This ranged from … Read more
In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock.com Background Despite being the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease globally, … Read more
4 September 2023, 12:22 Celine Dion’s family has revealed details about the rare illness that has kept the music icon away from the stage in recent months. Picture: Getty The star’s sister has spoken out about the singer’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. Celine Dion’s family has revealed details about the rare illness that has … Read more
In a recent study published in the Lancet Neurology, researchers evaluated the clinical impact of rapid genome sequencing of infants with new-onset epilepsy using their biological parents as probands. To this end, they performed a multicentre pilot cohort study of the International Precision Child Health Partnership (IPCHiP), a consortium of four pediatric centers providing tertiary pediatric … Read more
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
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
Reproductive function is vital to human survival and well-being. Thus, the incidence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in women, often associated with infertility, has received considerable attention among researchers. A recent study published in the journal Current Nutrition Reports explores the role of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of PCOS. Study: Ketogenic Diet as Medical Prescription … Read more