Breast Milk Proteins Essential for a Baby’s Healthy Gut, Study Finds
Breast milk contains essential nutrients, vitamins, and hormones that are important for newborn development. Specifically, the proteins in breast milk help regulate the immune system. Since the gut microbiome also impacts immunity, a new study examined the association between breast milk and gut microbes related to immune system function. The research, published in Frontiers in Microbiology on September 13, found that […]
Diabetes Awareness Month 2023
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin, or when the body cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. Insulin helps glucose get into the cells. World Diabetes Day – marked every year on 14 November – was proclaimed by the United Nations in […]
Paradoxical Insomnia: Sleeping But Not Feeling Like You’ve Slept
Sleepless nights happen to all of us, which makes the next day a rather difficult endeavor. We’ve all experienced nights when we seemed to dream so vividly, that we felt we hadn’t rested even one bit. But what happens when we feel we have not slept, while we indeed did? This confusing condition is called paradoxical […]
How a Dentist Protects Her Family’s Teeth on Halloween
A dentist shares five tricks for managing treats. Dr. Apoena Ribeiro is a pediatric dentist and microbiologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She’s also a parent. When her daughter was little and growing up in Brazil, Dr. Ribeiro encouraged her to enjoy a holiday called the Feast of Saints Cosmas and […]
WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients. […]
Coffee consumption reduces risk of migraines, but not other neurological diseases
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers use Mendelian randomization (MR) techniques to establish a causal link between coffee consumption and reduction in migraine risk. Background Neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), migraines, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and stroke are leading causes of death […]
Aromatherapy and Sleep: Can Our Sense of Smell Be Beneficial?
Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine, and getting enough quality sleep can greatly impact our overall well-being. However, 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders. Alternative therapies like aromatherapy have gained popularity as potential solutions for sleep problems. This article explores the concept of aromatherapy and its relationship with sleep, […]
Anuga 2023 Press Release
Anuga 2023 exceeds all expectations and underlines its position as the number one global food and beverage trade fair. The key theme “Sustainable Growth” placed the focus on sustainable industry solutions. Anuga, the world’s largest and most important trade fair for food and beverages, is the undisputed leader and demonstrated over the course of five […]
Tongue scrapers are a great way to clean the mouth, dentists say. Here’s how to use one correctly
If you can’t seem to get the taste of onion, garlic or cheese out your mouth after brushing, you might benefit from a tongue scraper. As one of the most flexible muscles in the body, the tongue has several jobs. It helps with speech and actively moves food around to make it easier to taste, chew and swallow. […]
Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years
Brain surgery using artificial intelligence could be possible within two years, making it safer and more effective, a leading neurosurgeon says. Trainee surgeons are working with the new AI technology, to learn more precise keyhole brain surgery. Developed at University College London, it highlights small tumours and critical structures such as blood vessels at the […]
