A recent study has investigated whether how coffee is made affects its protective effect against type 2 diabetes. Research has identified that drinking coffee is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, however, does the method of brewing have any impact on this protective effect? That’s what researchers from Sweden wanted…
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The use of Liraglutide for weight loss has been recently approved by the FDA and European Medicines Agency. It has demonstrated clinical benefit in regards to weight and shape concerns, with the addition of increasing feelings of fullness. Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), a hormone that is secreted by endocrine cells in our intestines, helps to regulate…
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein. Clinically, CF contributes to the dysfunction of multiple organs and negatively affects the airway, which makes breathing difficult. Patients with CF are also at a higher risk of infections and malnutrition. In 2015, the Food and Drug…
Researchers have developed an immediate and accurate screening method to test for male infertility. For approximately one in three infertile couples, it is the male who is infertile, most often as a result of inadequate sperm production, sperm function, or sperm delivery. Illnesses, injuries, and chronic health problems can play a role in causing male…
A recent study set out to investigate the association between drinking tea and the risk of stroke in a Chinese population. Specifically, the researchers wanted to understand whether the association differed for specific types of tea. The results of the study have been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For the study,…
A team of researchers at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai conducted a study using a new approach for flu vaccination that has brought us one step closer to a universal flu vaccine. Flu causes significant illness and death worldwide. Flu is caused by the Influenza virus – a type of virus that undergoes antigenic…
A recent study reports a slightly reduced increase in e-cigarette use by youth across provinces under the e-cigarette’s sales ban. The increasing volume of research on the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and vaping products, especially among youth, raises public health concerns. Over the past few years, the amount of youth vaping e-cigarettes has doubled (over…
GDF11, a growth differentiation factor, has been found to be increased in calorie-restricted diets in mice. Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting are dietary interventions that are efficient in delaying aging and increasing lifespan. Intermittent fasting promotes tissue regeneration, enhances cognitive performance, and aids those who are at risk for metabolic diseases. Additionally, it is found…
Researchers recently reviewed the benefits of a plant-based diet for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects up to one percent of the world’s population, potentially 75 million people. The cause of RA is unknown, but it is thought to be a combination of genetics, environment, and chance. Rheumatoid arthritis…
Recent research investigates the controversial practice of time-outs on emotional and behavioural functioning in children. Many parents are aware of the time-out strategy as a means of discouraging bad behaviour. Although this tactic is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, there have been lingering questions about its effectiveness and whether or not this strategy…