Baseline study of 70 Pakistani mother-infant dyads reveals poor nutrition and suboptimal care
New Study Links Poor Diet to Stunted Growth in Rural Pakistan
This baseline cohort study assessed 70 mothers and 72 newborn infants in rural Pakistan.
Poor maternal diets and low income in rural Pakistan are stunting infant growth, leaving only 43% of babies with the exclusive breastfeeding…
Higher cumulative inflammatory-metabolic index linked to increased risk of rapid kidney function decline in older adults
A Simple Blood Test May Now Predict Your Kidney Health Years Earlier
A cohort study of 6,888 middle-aged and older adults found that each one-unit increase in cumulative C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose…
A simple blood test combining inflammation and sugar levels can predict rapid kidney decline years before serious damage occurs in adults.
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels associated with disease severity in children with allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy
Low Vitamin D May Worsen Your Child's Allergies and Sleep
This retrospective observational study examined 268 children aged 3 to 12 years with co-existing allergic rhinitis and adenoid hypertrophy.
A simple blood test might reveal a surprising factor behind a child's constant congestion and restless nights.
Higher Dietary Inflammatory Index Scores Associated with Increased MACE in CHD Patients
Diet Score Predicts Heart Attack Risk
A retrospective cohort study of 500 adults with angiographically confirmed CHD found that higher Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores wer…
A simple diet score predicts heart attack risk in coronary disease patients, with higher inflammatory scores linked to more severe outcomes.
Higher fasting glucose-to-HDL ratio associated with increased MASLD risk in non-diabetic Japanese adults
High Blood Sugar Ratio Signals Liver Trouble Even Without Diabetes
A cross-sectional study of 13,682 non-diabetic Japanese adults found each 1-unit increase in the fasting glucose-to-HDL cholesterol ratio wa…
A specific blood sugar to good cholesterol ratio predicts fatty liver disease in healthy adults without diabetes.
Dietary patterns associated with treatment outcomes in Stage III–IV pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients
Diet patterns linked to outcomes in advanced pancreatic cancer patients
This retrospective observational study examined 210 patients with Stage III–IV pancreatic adenocarcinoma using real-world electronic medical…
Dietary patterns show links to treatment response and survival in advanced pancreatic cancer patients treated in real-world clinical setting…
Full-fat dairy vs. low-fat dairy with energy restriction for weight and metabolic outcomes in adults with overweight/obesity
Full-Fat Dairy May Help Your Heart, Even Without Weight Loss
A 12-week RCT in 74 adults with overweight or obesity compared three daily servings of full-fat dairy to a low-fat dairy energy restriction …
Adding three daily servings of full-fat dairy improved blood pressure and diet quality in adults with overweight, offering heart benefits ev…
Alginate hydrogels may enhance carbohydrate metabolism during endurance exercise with mixed performance effects
New Gel Drink Helps Stomach Handle More Fuel
A systematic review of nine RCTs in humans during ≥60-min endurance exercise found alginate-based carbohydrate hydrogels generally enhanced …
This new drink helps your body use fuel better without causing stomach pain, but it does not guarantee you will run faster.
CO2 Laser-Assisted Sclerectomy Shows Feasibility in Small Uveal Effusion Syndrome Series
New Laser Surgery Clears Eye Fluid Without Major Risks
A prospective descriptive case series of three patients with idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome and exudative retinal detachment found CO2 l…
A new laser surgery clears eye fluid in rare conditions without major risks or complications, offering a safer alternative to complex operat…
Senkyunolides show promise for migraine but face stability challenges requiring further development
New Hope for Migraine Sufferers
A systematic review evaluated senkyunolides as potential migraine treatments, noting their promising pharmacological mechanisms and homeosta…
Senkyunolides from traditional herbs cross the brain's strict security guard to calm pain nerves and protect cells without the heart risks o…
Immunonutrition supplementation significantly shortened time to first flatus in colorectal cancer surgery patients
Eating Special Food Speeds Up Gut Recovery After Surgery
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated immunonutrition supplementation in 2,367 patients undergo…
A special mix of nutrients given before and after surgery helps your stomach wake up faster, letting you eat normally sooner.
Elevated uric acid-to-albumin ratio associated with increased all-cause mortality in Chinese centenarians
A Simple Blood Test May Predict Longevity in People Over 100
This prospective cohort study evaluated 924 centenarians from China Hainan to assess the association between the uric acid-to-albumin ratio …
For people who have reached 100, a common blood test may now offer clues about their future health and longevity.