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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A major study quantifies the global toll of plastic-derived phthalates on cardiovascular health, revealing that chemical exposure from everyday plastics may be silently fueling heart disease across developing regions. Study: Phthalate exposure from plastics and cardiovascular disease: global estimates of attributable mortality and years of life lost.
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose
A new study shows that even a moderate dose of caffeine alters brain activity during sleep, increasing complexity and nudging neural systems toward a high-efficiency processing state, especially in young adults during deep sleep. Left column shows statistical differences (blue: reduced during caffeine, red: increased during caffeine), while SVM/LDA columns show classification accuracy between conditions (green). Dots indicate statistical significance (gray: p < 0.05, white: p < 0.01).
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1 week ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A global study links ultra-processed foods to tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually, especially in countries like the U.S. and the U.K. with high consumption rates, prompting urgent calls for dietary reform and public health intervention. Study: Premature Mortality Attributable to Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in 8 Countries.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.A new study highlights the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for metabolic disorders and brain health. Study: Curcumin Modulation of the Gut–Brain Axis for Neuroinflammation and Metabolic Disorders Prevention and Treatment.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Women’s Health Initiative study finds CEE and CEE+MPA improve cholesterol and insulin levels but increase triglycerides and clotting factors. Study: Long-Term Changes to Cardiovascular Biomarkers After Hormone Therapy in the Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Clinical Trials.
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2 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Scientists spotlight salutogenesis and the TCF7 gene as powerful tools to fight inflammation, boost longevity, and prevent age-related disease. Study: The 15-Year Survival Advantage: Immune Resilience as a Salutogenic Force in Healthy Aging. Image Credit: ORION PRODUCTION / Shutterstock.comA recent Aging Cell study examines how salutogenesis, the active production of health through immune resilience (IR), resists disease. What is salutogenesis?
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3 weeks ago | 
azolifesciences.com | Priyom Bose |Lily Ramsey
Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLMOver the past three decades, insect biotechnology has grown significantly and found applications across various scientific disciplines, particularly in medicine and agriculture. Biotechnological methods are commonly applied to insect cells (ICs), especially those of lepidopteran origin, to produce complex proteins with broad utility. This article explores the role of insect-derived biopharmaceutical products and their advantages.
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3 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.New evidence highlights how the Mediterranean diet’s anti-inflammatory nutrients, like extra-virgin olive oil and omega-3-rich fish, can help manage both joint and thyroid autoimmune disorders, offering a low-cost lifestyle intervention with clinical benefits. Study: Unlocking the Power of the Mediterranean Diet: Two in One—Dual Benefits for Rheumatic and Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases.
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3 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose
New research shows that while many cloth and medical masks fall short against tiny airborne particles, simple hacks like overmasking or using braces can dramatically improve your protection, yet only N95 and CaN99s respirators consistently keep you safest. Study: Measuring the fitted filtration efficiency of cloth masks, medical masks and respirators.
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3 weeks ago | 
news-medical.net | Priyom Bose |Benedette Cuffari
Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Researchers reveal that many children’s mattresses release high levels of hazardous chemicals during sleep, raising fresh concerns about everyday exposure in early life. Study: Are Sleeping Children Exposed to Plasticizers, Flame Retardants, and UV-Filters from Their Mattresses?
