Enteral nutrition therapy associated with clinical remission in 60% of Chinese inflammatory bowel disease patients over 6 weeks
Enteral nutrition helps many IBD patients reach remission faster
This retrospective cohort study evaluated enteral nutrition therapy in 750 Chinese patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Special liquid food formulas helped 60% of patients reach remission faster while improving nutrition and reducing inflammation in their bodi…
Plasma homocysteine levels associated with increased risk of incident metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
High or low homocysteine levels raise your liver disease risk
This cohort study included 5,184 adults from the Dalian Health Management Cohort.
Both very high and very low homocysteine levels could increase your risk of developing fatty liver disease in the future.
Elevated iodine and selenium linked to pancreatic cancer while copper linked to acute pancreatitis
Too much iodine and selenium may harm your pancreas
This prospective cohort study analyzed 191,875 UK Biobank participants over a median 13 years.
New research shows high iodine and selenium levels increase pancreatic cancer risk while copper and magnesium may protect against inflammati…
Simplified protocol improves recovery rates and reduces costs for acute malnutrition in Venezuelan children
A New Way to Treat Child Malnutrition Saves Money
This prospective cohort study compared a simplified protocol against WHO standard guidelines in 229 children aged 6-59 months with acute mal…
A new treatment plan for malnourished children in Venezuela costs less and helps more kids recover without losing safety or speed.
Ln-AISI, Ln-NAR, and Ln-MAR biomarkers linked to cataract surgery history in NHANES and clinical cohort
Inflammatory markers linked to cataract surgery history in large population study
This cohort study involving 8,194 NHANES participants and a clinical cohort examined inflammatory and nutritional biomarkers.
Higher levels of specific inflammatory markers were found in people who had cataract surgery, suggesting a potential link to the condition.
Retrospective cohort shows ERT associated with lower mortality in Chinese late-onset Pompe disease patients
Enzyme therapy saves lives in rare muscle disease patients
This retrospective cohort study included 68 Chinese patients with late-onset Pompe disease followed for a 17-year period.
New data shows enzyme therapy drastically lowers death risk for people with late-onset Pompe disease, especially when started early.
Higher TyG index linked to increased renal function progression risk in patients with CKD stages 3–4
High TyG Index Signals Faster Kidney Decline In Advanced Disease
This multicenter retrospective cohort study evaluated 53,607 patients with CKD stages 3–4.
A simple blood test number reveals who is at highest risk for rapid kidney failure among thousands of patients.
High NHHR associated with increased carotid plaque risk in adults without baseline plaque
A Simple Blood Test Ratio Can Predict Your Risk of Carotid Plaque
This retrospective cohort study of 5,985 adults aged ≥18 years without baseline carotid plaque found that the highest non-high-density lipop…
A new study shows a simple cholesterol ratio can predict neck artery plaque, helping adults spot stroke risk earlier.
Review of Single Group Study Shows Associations Between Produce Prescription and Eating in Pregnant Women
Fresh produce prescriptions boost health in pregnant women
This review examines a single-group pre-post study of the Food4Moms Produce Prescription Program.
Pregnant women who got $100 a month for fresh fruits and vegetables were more ready to eat healthy and had less worry about running out of f…
Cross-Sectional Study Links Student Fast Food Habits to Snacking and Screen Time
University students eat fast food more often when they live off campus and snack while watching TV
This cross-sectional study at the University of Chittagong included 433 undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 to 25 years.
New data shows how snacking while watching TV and living off campus drives fast food intake among university students in Bangladesh
UK survey finds low knowledge of dietary guidelines, highlights barriers and facilitators
Most adults in the UK lack familiarity with national dietary guidelines
This cross-sectional survey of 1003 UK adults assessed knowledge of dietary guidelines and perceived barriers and facilitators.
A survey of 1,003 UK adults found that nearly half did not know the Eatwell Guide, while knowledge of broader dietary values was even lower.
Iron micronutrient powders reduce malaria-induced anaemia but not growth in young children
Iron powders reduce malaria-related anaemia in young children
This cluster-randomized trial in 1,806 Ghanaian children aged 6-35 months found that daily iron-containing micronutrient powders for five mo…
Daily iron-based micronutrient powders can lower the risk of malaria-induced anaemia in preschool children in Ghana.