Graded physical activity prescriptions improve functional outcomes in psychiatry
Most of us have heard the advice so often that it has worn smooth, like a stone in…
Faulty cellular recycling may link pulmonary arterial hypertension to brain damage
Why might a disease affecting the lung’s blood vessels also disrupt brain circuits involved in memory and thinking?…
Blueberries reduced blood vessel inflammation in mice, but only with gut microbes present
Blueberries contain compounds linked to cardiovascular health, but what happens when gut bacteria are removed from the equation?…
Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.…
Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains
A controlled feeding experiment in male and female rats investigates whether changes in gut bacteria follow reduced eating…
Obesity impairs key immune cells but bariatric surgery reverses damage
New Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology’s Dr Ciara Flynn, working within the research group…
Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and…
Late-Night Snacking Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease
Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and Massachusetts General Hospital have found that people who reported eating…
Ultra-processed vs whole foods: What’s the metabolic impact?
Share on PinterestUltra-processed foods may alter insulin responses differently compared to less processed foods with similar nutrients, a…
Nicotinamide riboside fails to slow progression of early Parkinson’s disease
A major clinical trial involving 410 people with early Parkinson’s disease has found no clinical benefit from nicotinamide…
Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and…
Study Finds Natural Dairy Trans Fats Behave Very Differently From Industrial Fats
Milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt contain natural trans fats that appear to behave differently from the industrial kind.…