Whole fruit is consumed more than three times as frequently as 100% fruit juice by United States adults, but consumption rates for both items drop among individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or related risk factors, according to a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition by researchers including B.J. Kesler, J.M. Hess, A. Bodensteiner, D.G. … Read more
A new diagnostic blood test measuring the levels of two specific molecular markers can accurately distinguish between bacterial and viral infections in febrile newborn babies, according to research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress. Developed by pediatric emergency physicians in Italy, the method relies on flow cytometry to analyze cell surface proteins, potentially offering … Read more
Virtual reality headsets displaying flowing rivers and forests, paired with classical compositions by Bach and Mozart, can significantly lower blood pressure within 15 minutes of an emergency department visit, according to a randomized controlled trial presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress. Researchers found that this non-pharmacological approach effectively curtails acute anxiety and rapidly reduces … Read more
Human blood sugar spikes drop about 15% and return to baseline faster when individuals eat a carbohydrate meal near a romantic partner rather than alone, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Science Advances. Led by Professor Shir Atzil at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, researchers tested 108 adults eating standardized meals and found that … Read more
Beetroot juice supplements fail to improve swimming performance or alter post-exercise blood lactate concentrations among competitive and recreational athletes, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports by L. Vega-Monzó and colleagues. Researchers analyzed data across 12 studies, including nine quantitative trials involving 120 swimmers, to test whether the popular nitrate-rich supplement … Read more
Higher plasma concentrations of bisphenol S (BPS)—a common substitute for bisphenol A (BPA)—are positively associated with elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Acta Diabetologica. Researchers analyzing data from 307 participants at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) found that while BPS … Read more
A single blood test screening for more than 50 cancers substantially increases cancer detection when added to standard screenings, according to a study published in Nature Medicine by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute. GRAIL’s Galleri test was assessed in the PATHFINDER 2 study, utilizing a machine-learning algorithm to analyze … Read more
A wearable patch developed by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) tracks levels of potent antibiotics such as vancomycin in the body in real time using microneedles coated in DNA molecules. According to doctoral student Yurii Tsyban, the platform aims to improve precision drug monitoring by continuously measuring concentrations in the … Read more
According to a new clinical trial published in Food & Function, consuming 330 ml of 100 percent orange juice daily for six weeks causes bioactive compounds like hesperidin to be absorbed by the body, altering the activity of genes linked to vascular health and blood vessel function. Clinical Trial Findings on Hesperidin and Gene Expression … Read more
Interferon-alpha treats myeloproliferative neoplasms such as essential thrombocythemia by forcing mutant blood stem cells to rapidly mature into short-lived neutrophils, according to a study published in Nature Genetics by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The biologic drug also balances myeloid and lymphoid cell production while depleting malignant cell pools in the bone marrow, though its broad … Read more