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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.As researchers uncover the complexities behind cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants, new evidence suggests that strict maternal dairy avoidance may not always be necessary, paving the way for more personalized and evidence-based management. Study: Cow’s Milk Allergy in Breastfed Infants: What We Need to Know About Mechanisms, Management, and Maternal Role.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.New research shows both ketogenic and Mediterranean diets help lower blood pressure and support weight loss in adults with elevated cardiovascular risk, highlighting safe, flexible options for managing hypertension.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.New research reveals that a Mediterranean diet can help counteract genetic predisposition to obesity in children, highlighting the diet’s potential for early-life obesity prevention across Europe. Study: Mediterranean diet and obesity polygenic risk interaction on adiposity in European children: The IDEFICS/I.Family Study.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas
For the first time, scientists have shown that an established blood-cleansing procedure could help rid the human body of tiny plastic particles, offering hope for new detox solutions amid rising global contamination. Study: Therapeutic apheresis: A promising method to remove microplastics? Image Credit: SIVStockStudio / ShutterstockRising plastics use is associated with massive and widespread environmental contamination with plastics.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.In a global first, scientists have used advanced base editing to repair a deadly gene mutation in a newborn, marking a major leap forward in the treatment of rare inherited metabolic diseases. Study: Personalized Gene Editing to Treat an Inborn Error of Metabolism.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas
A new study uncovers how diabetic red blood cells release toxic packages that damage blood vessels, revealing a promising path for preventing serious complications. EVs derived from RBCs of patients with T2D are taken up by the endothelium and impair endothelium-dependent relaxation via an EV-mediated transfer of the prooxidant enzyme Arg1.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and newborns from preventable harm. Study: Screening for Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Study: Sweet taste preference on snack choice, added sugars intake, and diet quality– a pilot study. Image Credit: Mesve79 / Shutterstock.comA recent study published in the journal BMC Nutrition explores how sweetness preference and eating behaviors interact with diet quality and added sugar intake. Sweet preferences, eating behaviors, and the complex path to a healthy dietA sweet taste provides considerable pleasure to those who like it, beginning from birth.
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3 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.New research reveals that excess abdominal fat, as measured by LAP, is a strong, non-linear predictor of reduced bone density in U.S. adults, especially in the spine, underscoring the hidden risks obesity poses to skeletal health. Study: The association between lipid accumulation products and bone mineral density in U.S. Adults, a nationally representative cross-sectional study.
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3 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Liji Thomas
Even when restaurants want to serve healthier food to kids, hurdles like picky eaters, food waste, and profit margins can get in the way. This study reveals the tensions and the opportunities for healthier family dining. Study: Restaurants Offering Healthier Kids’ Menus: A Mixed-Methods Study. Image Credit: Irina WS / ShutterstockChildren are more likely to develop healthy food habits if they have a good food environment. Restaurants, however, typically provide unhealthy kids’ menus.
