Hoarding Disorder: Promising Results from ‘Sensory CBT’ Treatment Approach
Imagery rescripting, a technique commonly used in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is showing promising results as a potential treatment strategy for individuals with hoarding disorder, according to a recent study…
Researchers Prepare Pancakes, Brussels Sprouts, and Stir Fry to Identify an Indoor Oxidant for the First Time
Singlet oxygen is a type of oxidant, a group of chemical compounds that have dual effects on health;. At the same time, beneficial forms like stratospheric ozone exist; others can…
Snack Size Influences Eating Behaviour and Determines Consumption Levels
According to a recent study from Penn State, individual snack pieces' dimensions significantly impact consumption speed and quantity. With snacks accounting for nearly a quarter of daily calorie intake in…
Residing at Elevated Elevations in India Associated with Higher Childhood Stunting Risk
Children residing in rural areas appear particularly vulnerable to stunting, leading researchers to recommend prioritising nutritional programmes in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country. Despite numerous initiatives aimed…
Ketogenic Diet Halts Early Memory Loss in Mice
A study from the University of California, Davis, highlights that a ketogenic diet significantly delays the onset of Alzheimer' s-related memory loss in mice. This early stage of memory decline…
AI Could Soon Enable Early Detection of Cancer
A recent publication in Biology Methods & Protocols by Oxford University Press presents a promising future where artificial intelligence (AI) may assist physicians in detecting and diagnosing cancer, potentially leading…
Avocados are ‘harmful’ and vegans are irrational: Rationalizing Excessive Meat Consumption
Avocados are labelled 'bad', and vegans dismissed as absurd, and some argue that their body requires meat—it’s not them but their partners who resist cutting back on meat consumption. According…
Elements of a Keto Diet Combined with Immunotherapy Could Diminish Prostate Cancer
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have discovered that combining a pre-ketone supplement, a vital component of the high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet, with a specific cancer therapy significantly enhances…
Time-restricted Feeding Combined with High-Intensity Exercise Could Enhance Health Benefits
A study published on May 1, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ranya Ameur and Rami Maaloul from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, along with their colleagues, suggests…
American Eating Habits Became Temporarily Healthier and More Varied During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study led by researchers from Penn State suggests that American diets may have temporarily improved in healthiness and variety following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Published in…
Study at Aston University Reveals Social Media Can Boost Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Youth
Researchers at Aston University have discovered that engaging with health-focused social media accounts for just two weeks leads to increased fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced intake of unhealthy snacks.…
Constructing a Framework for Metabolic Health: From Mice to Humans
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by a collection of risk factors that heighten the likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other significant health issues, including elevated blood…
Updated Guidelines Released for Peanut Allergy Desensitization Treatment in Patients
Following discussions with children and young individuals with peanut allergies, experts have issued new guidelines for UK National Health Service (NHS) clinicians on the safe and fair implementation of Palforzia®…
Initial Research Indicates Ketogenic Diet Enhances Treatment of Severe Mental Disorders
For individuals who have severe mental conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, traditional treatments often involve antipsychotic medications. These drugs are crucial for managing brain chemistry but frequently cause unwanted…
Consumption of Peanuts May Enhance Vascular Health in Young, Healthy Individuals
A study published in the journal Antioxidants, led by Rosa M. Lamuela, a professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at the University of Barcelona and a member…
Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Healthspan and Memory Enhancement in Elderly Mice
The ketogenic diet is both praised and criticised by many, yet its influence on memory in mice is supported by scientific evidence. While studying the impact of the high-fat, low-carbohydrate…