Megestrol acetate 320 mg/day improved nutritional indices and reduced fatigue in cancer cachexia patients compared to diet alone.
Megestrol Acetate Helps Cancer Patients Keep Weight and Muscle
This prospective quasi-experimental study evaluated 97 patients with cancer cachexia over 2 months. Participants received either regular die…
Megestrol acetate helps cancer patients gain weight, keep muscle, and reduce fatigue while improving overall quality of life.
GNRI, CONUT, and PNI indices predict metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in Chinese adults.
Could your nutrition score predict fatty liver disease risk before symptoms appear?
This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated 10,901 Chinese adults to assess nutritional indices for metabolic-associated fatty liver …
A simple nutrition score could flag fatty liver disease risk seven times higher in people with the lowest scores before symptoms appear.
Higher body roundness index associates with cardiovascular disease high-risk status in Chinese adults.
Your Waist Shape Might Predict Heart Disease Risk
This cross-sectional study of 6,858 adults aged 35–75 years in Luohe, Henan, China, evaluated the body roundness index (BRI) against WHO-def…
Your waist shape predicts heart disease risk better than weight alone, helping adults over 35 spot hidden danger earlier.
Higher baseline TCBI associated with incident CVD in community-dwelling adults aged 45 years and older
New Blood Test Combo Predicts Heart Risk Better Than Weight Alone
This cohort study of 6,013 community-dwelling adults aged 45 years and older free of CVD at baseline found that higher baseline triglyceride…
A simple blood and weight score flags heart risk earlier, helping adults 45+ watch metabolic health beyond standard cholesterol numbers.
IGFBP2 as a context-dependent regulator of metabolic dysregulation in obesity and type 2 diabetes
IGFBP2 may signal metabolic changes in obesity and diabetes, but human proof is still missing.
This review examines IGFBP2 as a potential translational indicator of metabolic dysregulation in conditions including obesity, insulin resis…
A protein called IGFBP2 might signal metabolic changes in obesity and diabetes, but human proof is still missing.
Pre-diagnostic vitamin D deficiency linked to higher thyroid cancer risk in a large retrospective cohort.
Could low vitamin D before diagnosis raise your risk of developing thyroid cancer?
This retrospective propensity score–matched cohort study analyzed adults aged ≥ 18 y with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D measurements within the …
Low vitamin D levels before a thyroid cancer diagnosis are linked to a higher risk of developing the disease over ten years, according to ne…
Comparative qualitative policy analysis contrasts 2025–2030 U.S. and 2018 Italian dietary guidelines on structural differences.
New U.S. Diet Rules Focus on Protein and Ultra-Processed Foods
This comparative qualitative policy analysis reviews structural differences and policy implications between the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guide…
New U.S. diet rules now explicitly target ultra-processed foods and center protein intake, marking a sharp shift from past calorie-focused a…
Review of observational data on post-diarrheal nutritional recovery trajectories in malnourished children aged 6 to 35 months
Most children recover from malnutrition after diarrhea, but some face lasting struggles.
This review synthesizes observational data from the Enterics for Global Health Shigella Surveillance study regarding post-diarrheal recovery…
New findings show that while many kids bounce back from malnutrition after diarrhea, others face long-term risks that demand better care.
Narrative review examines probiotic-fortified foods versus conventional supplementation for gut and metabolic health.
Could probiotic-rich foods help your gut, brain, and body work better together?
This narrative review evaluates the potential of probiotic-fortified functional foods compared with conventional dietary supplementation. Th…
Foods fortified with probiotics may help your gut, brain, and body work better together by supporting immunity and reducing inflammation.
Narrative review on ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease mechanisms.
How Your Food Choices Rewire Your Heart Signals
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease. It distinguishes established, emerging, and …
Ultra-processed foods may send bad signals to your heart cells by changing the tiny messages they use to stay healthy.
Secondary Analysis of RCT Reports Higher Baseline GI Symptom Severity in Women Across Most Domains
Mediterranean Diet Eases Stomach Troubles in High-Risk Adults
This randomized controlled trial secondary analysis included 200 adults with increased cardiometabolic risk in New Zealand. Women reported s…
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may not only protect your heart but also calm your stomach, improving overall quality of life.
H. erinaceus supplementation improved cognitive performance and subjective outcomes in adults with cognitive difficulty.
Lion’s Mane Boosts Focus and Sleep in Just Weeks
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 109 adults aged 40 to 75 years with self-reported cognitive difficulty found that…
Adults aged 40 to 75 taking Lion’s Mane daily for eight weeks reported significantly better sleep, mood, and focus than those on placebo.