Creeping fig polysaccharides exhibit potential anti-colitis, anti-obesity, and immunomodulatory activities in preliminary reviews
Creeping fig extracts show potential for colitis and obesity
This review examines the biological activities and physicochemical properties of Creeping fig (Ficus pumila L.) polysaccharides. The authors…
Researchers found that certain compounds in the creeping fig plant may help manage inflammation, weight, and blood sugar levels.
NADH shows strongest cognitive improvement while NAD+ precursors fail to improve perceived fatigue or sleep
NAD+ precursors show mixed results for fatigue and brain health
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,599 adults found that NADH significantly improves cognitive performance (SMD=1.50). Ho…
New research shows that while some NAD+ precursors may help with endurance and brain function, they do not improve sleep or feelings of fati…
Impact of Time-Restricted Eating on Gut Microbiota Diversity in Overweight and Obese Adults
Time-restricted eating shows mixed results for gut health in obesity
Evidence regarding the effects of time-restricted eating on gut microbial diversity remains inconclusive and inconsistent across clinical re…
New data on time-restricted eating shows inconsistent results for gut bacteria diversity in adults with overweight or obesity.
Aging leads to mixed gut hormone changes and altered appetite responses in older adults
Aging Impacts Gut Hormones and Appetite in Older Adults
This mini-review synthesizes evidence on gut hormone changes and appetite regulation in older adults. The authors identify conflicting repor…
New research highlights how aging affects gut hormones like ghrelin and incretins, which may change how older adults experience hunger and m…
Metabolomics profiling identifies amino acid and lipid metabolism alterations in patients with diabetes mellitus
Metabolomics Profiling Identifies Key Markers for Diabetes Management
This systematic review of 188 studies examines metabolomics profiling to identify metabolite signatures associated with diabetes and glucose…
New research highlights how metabolomics can identify specific patterns in amino acids and lipids to help manage and predict diabetes outcom…
Combination therapy of erythromycin and metoclopramide increases feeding success in critically ill patients
Combination Therapy Shows Better Feeding Success for Critically Ill Patients
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 17 studies involving 2,654 patients found that combination therapy was more effective fo…
Combining erythromycin and metoclopramide may improve feeding success for critically ill patients, though safety profiles vary between the t…
Quercetin immunity research surges, mapping review finds 12 thematic clusters
Mapping the growth of quercetin research for immune health
This systematic mapping review analyzed 10,619 unique publications on quercetin and immunity, finding that 6,440 (60.65%) appeared during 20…
A massive review of over 10,000 publications reveals how research into the compound quercetin is expanding to tackle inflammation and infect…
Integrated food supplementation and behavioral counseling protocol for maternal and infant malnutrition in Guatemala
New Trial Plans to Tackle Malnutrition in Maya Communities
This trial protocol describes a study of 766 pregnant women and infants in Indigenous Maya communities. The intervention includes integrated…
A new trial plans to use food supplements and counseling to improve health for pregnant women and infants in Guatemala.
Coumarins and derivatives may protect musculoskeletal health by modulating inflammatory and oxidative mediators
Coumarins may protect bone and joint health in several diseases
This systematic review examines the role of coumarins and their derivatives in managing musculoskeletal diseases including osteoporosis, rhe…
Coumarins and their derivatives may slow the progression of bone and joint diseases by targeting inflammation and specific cellular pathways…
Survodutide Improves Beta Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in T2D and Obesity
Trial shows survodutide improves insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Survodutide demonstrates significant improvements in beta-cell function and insulin sensitivity across both T2D and overweight populations.
A new medication called survodutide may improve how the body handles insulin and supports the cells that produce it for people with type 2 d…
Liposuction vs Conservative Therapy for Pain Management in Patients with Lipoedema
Liposuction reduces leg pain for women with lipoedema
A multicenter randomized trial demonstrates that liposuction significantly reduces leg pain and improves quality of life compared to conserv…
Liposuction significantly reduces leg pain and improves quality of life for women with lipoedema compared to standard conservative treatment…
Nut and seed press cakes provide higher protein and lower fat than whole nuts
Nut and Seed Press Cakes Offer High Protein and Fiber
This scoping review and guideline evaluates the nutritional composition and functional properties of nut and seed press cakes. The findings …
Nut and seed press cakes contain significantly more protein and less fat than whole nuts and seeds, offering a dense nutritional profile.