Food & Health
Key Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After
Key Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Abdominal Hysterectomy

Open surgery, prolonged procedures, obesity, diabetes, and younger age are associated with increased risk of infection after abdominal hysterectomy

November 2023

FDA Accepts License Application for Chikungunya Va
FDA Accepts License Application for Chikungunya Vaccine

Announcement made by specialized vaccine company, Valneva.

November 2023

Obesity Is Associated with Attenuated Tissue Immun
Obesity Is Associated with Attenuated Tissue Immunity in COVID-19

Underactive immune response may explain link between obesity and COVID-19 severity

November 2023

Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Risk of D
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Risk of Dementia

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of dementia, regardless of genetic predisposition

October 2023

Does the Obesity Paradox Exist?
Does the Obesity Paradox Exist?

Study shows ’obesity paradox’ does not exist: Waist-to-height ratio is a better indicator of outcomes in heart failure patients than BMI

October 2023

Association Between Celiac Disease and Cardiovascu
Association Between Celiac Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Reveals Higher Risks

People with celiac disease face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease despite fewer known risk factors, according to a new study.

October 2023

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Cancer Risk
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Cancer Risk

Study suggests a connection between ultra-processed foods and increased cancer risk.

October 2023

Fast Food Consumption Associated with Increased Li
Fast Food Consumption Associated with Increased Liver Disease Risk

Regular consumption of fast food is linked to a higher risk of liver damage, particularly among individuals with obesity or diabetes, according to recent findings.

September 2023

Is Preoperative Liquid Carbohydrate Loading Effect
Is Preoperative Liquid Carbohydrate Loading Effective for Enhanced Recovery?

Preoperative liquid carbohydrate loading offers minimal benefits for enhancing recovery following surgery, with further research needed to elucidate its potential advantages.

September 2023

The role of alpha and beta cells in glucose metabo
The role of alpha and beta cells in glucose metabolism

Differential contribution of alpha and beta cell dysfunction to fasting glucose alteration and glucose tolerance impairment

September 2023