New research reveals that smoothies—especially those with blended seeds—may help regulate blood sugar, challenging long-standing dietary limits and opening the door to smarter nutritional guidance. Study: Not just a health kick: time to re-evaluate the role of smoothies in glycaemic response and healthy eating. Image Credit: Bon Appetit / Shutterstock In a recent perspective piece published in … Read more
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Too busy for daily workouts? New research shows that cramming your exercise into weekends might still save your life. Study: Association of Accelerometer‐Derived Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death. Image Credit: Song_about_summer / Shutterstock A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association investigated the effects of concentrated … Read more
Blood clots are associated with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, sickle cell disease, heart attack, and stroke. However, new research from Emory University may revolutionize how clinicians understand and treat these harmful blood clots, or thrombi, a byproduct of a condition called thromboinflammation. In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have discovered the potential to … Read more
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake. New research by ACS scientists shows a lifestyle aligned with these guidelines is associated with a lower mortality risk among non-smoking survivors of obesity-related … Read more
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has announced its support for five Ontario research teams working to develop the next generation of medicines that kill tumours more effectively, cause fewer side effects and reduce the risk that cancer will come back. The projects will be funded as part of OICR’s Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a significant health concern for women of reproductive age, manifesting as a complex endocrine disorder with diverse clinical presentations. Characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology, PCOS affects 5% to 20% of women and stands as a leading cause of anovulatory infertility. The pathophysiology of PCOS involves abnormal … Read more
Parkinson’s doesn’t just affect movement and the brain – it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson’s-related heart issues. In a new study published in Experimental Physiology, … Read more
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published in Pharmacological Research, identified the smallest part of a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, which occurs naturally in the body and regulates inflammation. The … Read more
A study published in Nature revealed insights into the genetic legacy of ancient inhabitants of the Green Sahara. Researchers successfully sequenced the DNA of two 7,000‐year‐old naturally mummified individuals recovered from the Takarkori rock shelter in Libya’s Tadrart Acacus Mountains. The study determined that these individuals belonged to an isolated North African human lineage … Read more