Search Result For: gut brain connection

Female drinking wine with headphones and laptop on couch at home

Date: 2024/11/14 - 04:00

Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

New research shows that heavy alcohol use among adults in the U.S. has persisted beyond the pandemic. In 2022, heavy alcohol use rose by 20%, particularly among adults in their 40s.

Date: 2024/11/13 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological aging

People who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods experience faster rates of biological aging, a recent study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/12 - 21:31

Gut bacteria may influence our stress response, a mouse study shows

The types of bacteria present in the gut could influence an individual's stress response over time, according to the findings of a recent study in mice.

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Date: 2024/11/11 - 21:00

Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive performance

Older adults with calcium and magnesium deficiencies also had poorer cognitive performance compared to peers with adequate micronutrient levels, a recent study has found.

Older female with diabetes checks blood sugar

Date: 2024/11/11 - 14:32

Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier

New research indicates that people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease up to 28 years earlier than people without the disease.

A person holding a glass straw getting ready to stir a green smoothie

Date: 2024/11/09 - 15:00

Classic and green Mediterranean diets may help slow brain aging

The Mediterranean diet, and in particular the Green Mediterranean diet, may promote better blood sugar management and a younger brain age, a new trial suggests.

protesters holding abortion rights-related flags

Date: 2024/11/09 - 04:00

Abortion Rights Expanded in 7 States, But Change Will Take Time

Voters in 7 out of 10 states, including several red states, approved measures to protect abortion rights during the 2024 presidential election.

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Date: 2024/11/08 - 16:00

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to changes in the gut microbiome in new study

Microbial diversity in the gut of people with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly reduced compared to that of the healthy individual, a new study shows.

An older woman sits on the ground outside an auto shop while closing her eyes and resting her head on one arm

Date: 2024/11/08 - 01:31

Daytime sleepiness may be a sign of higher dementia risk

Excessive daytime sleepiness could be an early sign of a pre-dementia condition called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a study suggests.

A glass of water and 3 capsules of fish oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Date: 2024/11/07 - 20:31

Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent several types of cancer, including colon, stomach, and lung cancers, a new study suggests.