Food & Health Archives

Identifying antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID

By Batoota June 30, 2024

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting…

Genetic studies shed light on hypertension risk but fall short of revealing new treatments

By Batoota June 30, 2024

In a recent review published in the journal Pulse, David Curtis of the UCL Genetics Institute, University College London, reviews historic and ongoing genetic variant research with a focus on…

New Government report highlights hidden diabetes epidemic in the UK

By Batoota June 30, 2024

A new Government report reveals 1 million UK adults are likely to have undiagnosed diabetes and at least 5.1 million are prediabetic. Many of them will be young, of average…

Using machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have harnessed the power of machine learning to identify key predictors of mortality in dementia patients. The study,…

Newborn T cells found to excel in immune defense

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Scientists have long believed that a newborn's immune system was an immature version of an adult's, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns' T cells – white blood…

Measuring brain activity and skin conductance to predict a person’s emotions

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Machines still can't think, but now they can validate your feelings, based on new research from New Jersey Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Jorge Fresneda. Fresneda started his career as…

Researchers develop promising recombinant flu vaccine using nanoliposome technology

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Recombinant protein vaccines, like the Novavax vaccine used to fight COVID-19, offer several advantages over conventional vaccines. They're easy to precisely produce. They're safe, and potentially more effective. And they…

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson’s disease

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide. Each year,…

Novel technique could transform the treatment landscape for brain disorders

By Batoota June 30, 2024

The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as various neurological disorders.…

Study shines light on the well-being challenges faced by women in healthcare

By Batoota June 30, 2024

A recent Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health study assesses factors influencing the well-being of women in the healthcare profession. Study: The Well-Being of Women in Healthcare Professions: A Comprehensive…

Flexitarian vs. omnivore: Limiting meat intake may help improve heart health

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Flexitarian vs. omnivore: Limiting meat intake may help improve heart health Changing dietary habits and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Plant-based…

AI chatbots show human-like personality and decision-making traits, study finds

By Batoota June 30, 2024

In a recent study published in the journal PNAS, a group of researchers evaluated Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots' human-like behaviors and personality traits against global human benchmarks. Background Modern AI…

What’s the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

By Batoota June 30, 2024

What’s the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist? A dietitian is a board-certified food and nutrition expert who may provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling. Some dietitians refer to…

How to Build a Balanced Caribbean Meal

By Batoota June 30, 2024

How to Build a Balanced Caribbean Meal Building Caribbean meals involves using the Caribbean food groups — staples, legumes, animal foods, and vegetables — to build tasty, nutritionally balanced meals.…

Healthy Eating Includes Cultural Foods

By Batoota June 30, 2024

Healthy eating is sometimes seen as a necessary evil. On one hand, it’s essential to good health, but on the other, it’s suggestive of restriction and self-denial steeped in Eurocentrism.Even…