Major trial examines sugar-free sweetened soft drinks
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have conducted the longest and most comprehensive randomized controlled trial of non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) soft drinks.
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Distinct gut microbiome patterns found in five cancer groups and in early-onset cancers
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered distinct gut microbiome patterns in adults 50 or younger with colorectal and breast cancers compared with those diagnosed later in life—one of several findings from an analysis of stool ...
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Promising therapy for fatty liver disease reduces fat, inflammation, and scarring in preclinical models
For millions of people living with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), treatment options remain limited. The progressive form of fatty liver disease develops when excess fat accumulates in the liver, ...
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Blueberries can modify the gut microbiome in older adults with mild depression
A new pilot study found that older, sedentary adults who consumed blueberries daily showed a greater, more consistent reduction in depressive symptoms, along with minor changes in markers of gut microbial enzymes.
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Night owls may struggle to continue working until official retirement age
People with evening chronotypes are 1.7 times as likely as morning chronotypes to retire early and receive a disability pension, according to research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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A weekly session of isometric exercise training may maintain lower blood pressure
Reductions in blood pressure may be maintained over the short term with just one or two sessions of isometric exercise training a week, research published online in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggests.
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An omega-3 paradox: When 'healthy fats' shut down defenses against cancer
Omega fatty acids have long been recognized for their benefits: supporting cardiovascular health, reducing systemic inflammation, and promoting brain development and cognitive function. But scientists now warn of a long-unrecognized ...
Genetic analysis reveals potential benefit of aspirin for reducing dementia risk
Low-dose aspirin was associated with a 70% lower risk of dementia among older people with a particular genetic profile, a new Monash University analysis has found, raising the possibility of a more personalized approach to ...
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One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide, new study finds
Around 12% of the world's cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The Lancet Oncology, analyzed the frequency ...
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Loneliness and a desire to be thinner may help explain higher rates of depressive symptoms in adolescent girls
Adolescence, the critical developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, is often marked by significant changes in friendships, appearance, preferences and attitudes. For some young people, it can be a tumultuous period ...
