Diabetes is considered a lifestyle-related condition, which highlights the importance of implementing lifestyle changes to manage it effectively. This means eating a balanced and healthy diet rich in whole grains, lean protein and plenty of vegetables, while monitoring your carbohydrate intake. Regular physical activity is critical to control blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy … Read more
In medicine, sometimes the bad guys aren’t so bad and the good guys aren’t so good. Often it has to do with the quantities, the timing or even the ability to separate the wheat from the chaff. For example, chemotherapy, one of the most effective cancer treatments, was the byproduct of mustard gas, a biological … Read more
A University of Chicago study shows that transvaccenic acid (TVA) in meat and dairy products increases the effectiveness of CD8+ T cells in fighting cancer. Higher TVA levels correlate with better responses to immunotherapy, highlighting its potential as an adjunctive cancer treatment. Scientists of the pickles (TVA), a fatty acid found in beef, lamb and … Read more
WASHINGTON – Flour-based foods such as bread, cereal and pasta are the source of roughly half of iron consumption in the US, and proposed changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for 2025-2030 may reduce adequate intake of this important nutrient, according to the grain chain. Providing an additional perspective on potential health impacts … Read more
Following the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, according to another study – one scientist says it’s the strongest evidence yet of its benefits. Researchers from the University of Barcelona in Spain followed nearly 850 French citizens over the age of 65 for more than a decade. The … Read more
Ultra-processed foods. You’ve probably heard of it. Probably ate you have a lot of it in your day – but you still may not know exactly what it is. Despite the enormous amount of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in our lives (you’ll find them in most kitchens, supermarkets and lunch boxes), awareness of ultra-processed foods and … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study examines how vitamin B12 can speed tissue repair, and why it matters. Image credit: Berena Alvarez/Stocksy. Tissue regeneration is the process of reconstructing damaged tissues and organs in the body to heal or replace them. The field of regenerative medicine is still new and researchers are exploring how to use … Read more
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells can infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago. The research, published this week in NatureResearch also … Read more
This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kabul, a city with more than 160 health care facilities and 22 municipalities [13]. We used a multi-stage random sampling technique. In each zone of Kabul (North, East, West and South) we first randomly selected one municipality and from each municipality we randomly selected one health center. Three Comprehensive … Read more
Millets, the age-old grains, are back on the agenda after decades of being forgotten, thanks to their amazing nutritional profile that may also keep many chronic diseases at bay. In modern times, as consumption of unhealthy foods high in carbohydrates, sugar and fat increases, people struggle to include good quality protein, fiber and other essential … Read more