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08/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Prolonged exposure to air pollution triggers inflammation, appearance of cancer-related genes
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can trigger inflammation and the appearance of cancer-related genes, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports. In the report, a team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) looked at how toxic metals found in coarse particulate matter trigger molecular events that precede inflammation and […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar drain your brain? Science explains
It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, important metabolites […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Increasing blood pressure meds for elderly patients increases risk of readmission due to falls and kidney injury
Blood pressure medications might reduce the risk of cardiometabolic conditions, but researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that healthcare professionals might be doing more harm than good in prescribing more intense medications. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, their results demonstrated that patients admitted for non-cardiac conditions but had high blood pressure had a greater risk of readmission, falls, fainting […]
08/01/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival medicine 101: Three natural remedies for pain relief, infections and for improving heart health
Herbs and plants make for potent medicines and holistic treatments for a range of ailments, from muscle pain to bacterial infections. These natural remedies also do not cause harmful side effects like drugs and are cost-efficient to boot. In one of his recent articles published online, prepper and natural medicine proponent Claude Davis shared three […]
07/31/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Pear necessities: 8 Health benefits of eating pears
The humble pear may not be as popular or as extensively studied as its close “cousin” the apple, but both fruits have a lot in common in terms of their nutrition profile and reported health benefits. In fact, Nathan O’Callaghan, a researcher at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), found that pears offer a surprisingly good amount […]
07/21/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Study: Coffee offers an abundance of health benefits – when consumed in moderation
Moderate coffee consumption has been proven to be good for the heart. But according to researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil, excessive consumption of this healthy drink increases high blood pressure risk in people who are genetically predisposed to the condition. In their study, which appeared in the journal Clinical Nutrition, they looked at the […]
07/17/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Scientists eye blackberry polyphenols as potential cure for artery plaque buildup
Concentrated extracts of blackberries might be a safe and potent treatment for patients of smoke-related diseases, according to Gloria Salazar, an associate professor of nutrition at Florida State University. For her most recent and ongoing research, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program of the Florida Department of Health conferred Salazar a grant of $805,409 to explore […]
07/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Low-dose radiation from x-rays and CT scans found to increase risk of high blood pressure
Prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation emitted by medical devices and nuclear facilities is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure. This finding came from a cohort study recently published in the journal Hypertension. In it, researchers found that the incidence of high blood pressure was higher in people who were exposed to low doses of radiation for […]
07/15/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Calcium levels in the heart a potential biomarker for heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious and often fatal condition, heart disease is caused by cardiometabolic dysfunctions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and obesity. However, a recent study published in Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed […]
07/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Alternate-day fasting is a safe alternative weight loss strategy, says experts
Diet fads and weight loss trends are often all about eating this and not eating that. But the results of this recent randomized clinical trial (RCT) suggest that weight loss might be more about meal patterns than food choices. Published in the journal Cell Metabolism, the findings of a recent RCT suggest that alternate-day fasting (ADF) is […]
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