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Not all plant-based diets are the same: Junk veggie food and its impact on health

Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity for their many health benefits, including lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. However, not all plant-based diets are equal, and some eating habits may cause...

Tomatoes linked to improved gut health, study finds

A recent study observed the effects of tomato consumption on the gut microbiome in pigs. After 10 piglets were fed a diet of which 10% was freeze-dried tomato powder, their ratio of “good” to “bad”...

Daily multivitamin may slow cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Some degree of age-related cognitive decline is common, but older adults are also at risk for developing cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Research is ongoing about the factors that influence...

Hospital-treated infections linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers investigated the link between hospital-treated infections and neurodegenerative disease. They found that hospital-treated infections, particularly during early and mid-life, increased the subsequent risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease later in life. They...

Are apples good for diabetes?

Apples are a nutritious snack, and the fiber present in apples may help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Apples also contain fructose, a natural sugar, which may be more beneficial for insulin...

Innovative blood test may detect cancers that are otherwise hard to diagnose

Researchers have designed a blood test for cancer that looks at the methylation of cell-free DNA. A large-scale trial is ongoing to determine how the Gallieri test, as it is known, influences the time to...

1-hour walk through nature lowers stress, research shows

Living in cities has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders. A new study found that a 60-minute walk in nature decreases activity in brain regions involved in stress processing. Brain activity in...

Alzheimer’s: Older people who’ve had COVID-19 may be at significantly higher risk

According to a new study, the risk of older people developing Alzheimer’s disease over a one-year period nearly doubled following a COVID-19 diagnosis. The highest risk was observed in women ages 85 and older. Researchers...

Leaky gut: Green tea may help reduce gut inflammation, blood sugar

A new study became the first to assess whether green tea’s anti-inflammatory benefits in the gut could impact health risks linked to metabolic syndrome. The study shows consuming green tea extract may reduce blood sugar...

FDA approves drug Sotyktu for treatment of plaque psoriasis

The FDA has approved a new oral treatment, Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) for plaque psoriasis, a chronic skin condition. In clinical trials, the new drug was more effective than the current most popular oral drug for the...