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5 days ago | 
news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.IntroductionWhat Are Ultra-Processed Foods? Key Ingredients in UPFsIndustrial Techniques Used in ManufacturingWhy Are UPFs Made This Way?
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.The Human Intestinal Bacteria Collection (HiBC) offers scientists access to over 300 live gut bacterial strains, many never studied before, empowering research into inflammation, immunity, and future microbiome-based therapies. HiBC: a publicly available collection of bacterial strains isolated from the human gut.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction Nutritional Composition of Pecans Cardiovascular Benefits Impact on Glycemic Control and Metabolic Health Cognitive and Neurological Health Exercise Recovery and Inflammation Weight Management and Satiety Gut Microbiome Modulation Contraindications and Safety Considerations Conclusion and Takeaway Messages References Image Credit: DenisMArt / Shutterstock.com Introduction Rich in unsaturated fats and packed with bioactive compounds, pecans are...
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Modified antibiotics beat a stubborn lung pathogen and dodge metabolic landmines, offering new hope for patients with HIV, cystic fibrosis, and TB co-infections. Study: Next-generation rifamycins for the treatment of mycobacterial infections. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / ShutterstockThe rise of drug-resistant bacteria is a major health crisis.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Religious service attendance at age 12 emerged as the top predictor of adult afterlife belief, especially in secular societies, while childhood adversity and maternal bonds also played subtle roles. Study: Childhood predictors of belief in life after death across 22 countries. Image Credit: NeoLeo / ShutterstockIs belief in the afterlife a product of faith or childhood experiences?
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.What Are Organoids and How Are They Made? Applications in Disease Modeling and Drug TestingComparison with Animal Models Regulatory Landscape and Industry Adoption Future Outlook: A Full Replacement or Integration Tool?
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.A dramatic spike in measles cases across Europe in 2024, driven by low vaccination rates and widening immunity gaps, has reignited urgent calls for catch-up immunization and strengthened disease surveillance.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Lily Ramsey |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Why timing matters: The postprandial window How walking impacts blood glucose and insulin sensitivity What the research says: Meta-analyses and clinical trials Comparing walking to other interventions Practical applications for diabetes and obesity prevention Policy implications and public health campaigns Did you know that your blood sugar can spike by 30% or more after a typical meal, even if you do not have diabetes?1,2 However, the solution could be as simple...
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Susha Cheriyedath |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.A new perspective highlights how Brexit has fractured the UK’s food system, exposing vulnerabilities and ushering in new economic strategies that threaten food access, resilience, and public health. Perspective: The Impact of Brexit on UK Food Standards and Food Security: Perspectives on the Repositioning of Neoliberal Food Policy.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Lily Ramsey |Chinta Sidharthan
Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMIntroductionWhat are brain-computer interfaces, and how do they work? Key technologies behind BCIs: EEG, fNIRS, implanted electrodesMedical applications: From ALS to stroke rehabilitationCase study: Neuralink, Synchron, and other industry leadersRegulatory and ethical considerations in clinical BCI useThe future of neurotechnology in healthcareWhat if a paralyzed patient could communicate just by thinking, or control a prosthetic limb with their mind?
