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The gut microbiome could affect cardiovascular health and how we age

Measurements of metabolic health can be used to evaluate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers in China have also shown that metabolic health can be characterized by the presence and abundance of certain microbes...

Scientists create AI tool that helps predict Alzheimer’s with up to 82% accuracy

With both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, early diagnosis is crucial to slow symptom progression. Because dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have the same or similar symptoms as age-related cognitive decline, they can be hard to diagnose...

The gut microbiome could affect cardiovascular health and how we age

Daily beetroot juice intake could help protect heart health after menopause

Daily beetroot juice may promote cardiovascular health in women at the postmenausal stage, a new study claims. The juice may be a good source of critical nitrate that keeps blood vessels functioning well. The study found,...

Dried fruit consumption linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, study surprisingly finds

Contrary to existing concerns, consuming dried fruit appears to reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. While dried fruits are convenient, tasty, and full of nutrients, they are also high...

Scientists create AI tool that helps predict Alzheimer’s with up to 82% accuracy

Immunotherapy drug may help ‘cure’ advanced colorectal cancer without surgery

Some people with colorectal cancer have a genetic mutation causing them to have an MMR deficient/MSI-High tumor. Past research shows that treating MMR deficient/MSI-High colorectal cancer tumors can sometimes be difficult. A new clinical trial...

Garlic consumption may help improve cholesterol, blood sugar

A new review and meta-analysis of existing studies set out to find how garlic may impact certain aspects of health. The scientists were interested in how garlic consumption can affect cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglyceride...

Higher testosterone levels may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes in men under 65

Researchers are reporting that higher levels of testosterone may help lower the type 2 diabetes risk for men under the age of 65 who are overweight or have obesity. The researchers added that there were...

Does the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP) work for psoriasis?

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is an elimination diet intended to calm inflammation in the body. Although research is limited, it may hold benefits for people living with immune-mediated inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis. Medically...