Hormone Therapy Supports Postmenopausal Women with Nocturia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study explores the positive benefits of hormone therapy using estrogen on postmenopausal women with nocturia.
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption is Inversely Associated with Mortality
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of two prospective cohort studies and a meta-analysis of 26 cohort studies provide evidence of an inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality.
Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance through Horizontal Gene Transfer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that commonly used nonnutritive sweeteners have the ability to promote the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes in the intestine.
Leisure Time Physical Activity but not Occupational Physical Activity Benefits Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher leisure time physical activity was associated with reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause mortality risk, while higher occupational physical activity was associated with increased risk, independent of each other.
Long-term Coffee Consumption is Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An analyses of phenotype and genes suggests that long-term heavy coffee drinkers with elevated LDL cholesterol may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Dietary Gluten is not Linked to Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no correlation between dietary gluten intake and the risk for incidence Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis among women and men without celiac disease.
Amino Acid Profile Associated with Bone Mineral Density and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a specific amino acid (AA) profile is associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) and lower subsequent fracture risk, independent of diet and lifestyle factors.
Oleuropein-Rich Olive Leaf Extract Protects Mouse Liver in Cadmium-Induced Toxicity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An oleuropein-rich extract, with its antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, significantly reduced cadmium-induced toxicity in the liver cells of mice.
Nine Prohibited Stimulants in Sports and Weight Loss Supplements Linked to Serious Adverse Events
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest.
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain Versus Unprocessed Foods
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment.
