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The new institute integrates food-based nutritional interventions into health care

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The new institute integrates food-based nutritional interventions into health care

A first-of-its-kind, newly established research institute aims to address an apparent gap in the health system by working to integrate food-based nutritional interventions into healthcare to treat diseases and promote health equity. The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, launched today, establishes a university-wide initiative to transform … Read more

Impact of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation: general topics and future research

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Study: Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis. Image Credit: Volgastudio/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers visually assessed the association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation to identify the most common themes and guidelines. Future research, highlights the importance of balancing caffeine intake with fat oxidation. Learn: Research trends on the effects of caffeine intake on fat oxidation: A bibliometric and … Read more

Overlooked herbal supplement could be used to treat mild cognitive impairment: study

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Overlooked herbal supplement could be used to treat mild cognitive impairment: study

Pharmacy and supermarket shelves are filled with dietary supplements, pills and herbal medicines that promise good health and wellness. Some supplements have been shown to be beneficial, others are little more than snake oil or fish oil, if you prefer. A little-known herbal supplement, marketed as SaiLuoTong (SLT), has received attention from medical researchers for … Read more

This diet and exercise regimen helps reduce dangerous belly fat and more, study says CNN

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This diet and exercise regimen helps reduce dangerous belly fat and more, study says CNN

CNN — According to a new study, older adults who followed a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercised a minimum of six days a week gained muscle and lost a significant amount of body fat by the end of a year and maintained their weight. Maintain that amount of fat for three years. . This study … Read more

Diabetes drug Mounjaro helped dieters lose 60 pounds, study shows

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Diabetes drug Mounjaro helped dieters lose 60 pounds, study shows

A new study shows that the medicine in the diabetes drug Mounjaro helped obese or overweight people lose at least a quarter of their body weight, or about 60 pounds on average, when combined with diet and exercise. Intensive exercise. By comparison, a group of people who also dieted and exercised, but were then given … Read more

Mental health staff reluctant to support service users tapering off antipsychotic medication, study finds

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Richard Sears

Many people with schizophrenia often express a desire to reduce or even stop taking antipsychotic medications, mainly because of the serious side effects associated with long-term use. However, a recent study found that people using these services receive little support from mental health professionals in this endeavour. A new research paper by Kickan Roed, Niels … Read more

Europe’s resilience depends on its ability to innovate

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Europe's resilience depends on its ability to innovate

In the face of continuing global geopolitical instability, Europe is increasingly paying attention to its sovereignty, security and resilience. The availability of vital medicines and vaccines is central to Europe’s health preparedness. As governments across Europe rebuild and learn from the pandemic, policies that can build health resilience and strengthen health systems are coming into … Read more

Ice cream and chips are as addictive as cocaine or heroin: study

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Ice cream and chips are as addictive as cocaine or heroin: study

Food and drink Via Brooke Kato Published October 14, 2023, 3:55 pm ET Experts suggest that ultra-processed foods are as addictive as nicotine or cocaine. Getty Images/iStockphoto Can’t put down that bag of chips? Science says it’s not you, it’s the junk food. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are as addictive as nicotine, cocaine or heroin, … Read more

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs: Penn State study

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Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs: Penn State study

Medicine Via Marc Lallanilla Published October 13, 2023, 11:58 a.m. ET If you’re American, you’re probably using drugs or will one day soon be using drugs. A new study reveals that people born in America today will spend about half of their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, this number is closer to 60% … Read more

Research shows the high toll of dementia on family and financial caregivers

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Research shows the high toll of dementia on family and financial caregivers

Most people think of dementia as a disease that affects a person’s brain. But a new study shows the toll it takes on a person’s wallet and bank account – as well as the higher demands it places on their family members. In total, people diagnosed with dementia saw their out-of-pocket spending on health care … Read more