In a recent study published in PLoS Medicine, researchers assessed associations between food emulsifier intake and cancer risk among NutriNet-Santé study participants. Background Emulsifiers, common in industrially processed foods, have been linked to chronic inflammation and an increased risk of cancer. These additives help stabilize lipid-containing food preparations, which account for a considerable amount of…

In a recent study published in Journal of Sport and Health Science, a group of researchers evaluated the impact of exercise training on reducing inflammation in adolescents and adults with autoimmune diseases through a systematic review of studies published over two decades. Study:  The anti-inflammatory effects of exercise on autoimmune diseases: A twenty-year…

A study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension reveals that Pilates training programs are safe for patients with hypertension and that these programs can be incorporated as a part of their rehabilitation. Study: The efficacy of Pilates method in patients with hypertension: systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: ESB Professional / Shutterstock Background…

The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions. Scientists already know that the relationship between the length of a person's index and ring fingers, known as the 2D:4D ratio is correlated with performance in distance running, age at heart attack and…

In a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers investigated the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and all-cause death and cardiovascular disease. They found that individuals with NAFLD and T2DM show an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause death. Background The…

In a recent systematic review and network meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal, researchers determined the potentially most effective exercise regimen and dosage in managing major depressive disorder (MDD) in comparison to antidepressants, psychotherapy, and control interventions. They found that exercise, in the form of yoga, walking, jogging, or strength training, is an effective…

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers determined the relationship between maternal Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) adherence during gestation and overweight or obese offspring risk at four years. Study:  Close Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet during Pregnancy Decreases Childhood Overweight/Obesity: A Prospective Study . Image Credit: Marian Weyo/Shutterstock.com Background The childhood obesity epidemic…

As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management. With 39 million children under five years of age and 1.9 billion adults worldwide living with excess weight, obesity is a global public health crisis.…

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers explored the possible link between pre-pandemic activity levels in American adults over 45 and their likelihood of developing and being hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Their findings indicate that being more physically active may have been protective against developing any or severe COVID-19. Background…

Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research. Dr Michael Noetel from UQ's School of Psychology reviewed more than 200 studies looking at the effect of exercise, psychotherapy and antidepressants in treating depression.…