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Eating disorders and depression incidence is found to be higher in athletes. On average, athletes are three times more likely to develop an eating disorder. Additionally, much evidence has supported a strong association between depressions and eating disorders. Although it may seem that being exceptionally fit and talented would ward off eating disorders and depression, ...click here to read more

Connection between chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and parasite infections (PI) has been found through analysis. The association has been suggested for more than 65 years, but the latest exhaustive review revealed parasite infections in CSU. The findings were published in Allergy. In nearly 90 percent of CSU cases, there is no known cause ever found, ...click here to read more

In schizophrenia patients, mortality risk from heart attack increases with obesity and smoking. Death by heart attack is higher in schizophrenia patients, compared to the general population. The average lifespan in schizophrenia patients is 20 years shorter than in the general population, too. Factors that contribute to this shortened lifespan are smoking, diabetes, and metabolic ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a growing problem in America, with 73.5 million Americans living with it. Having high cholesterol is linked to a slew of other health problems, including a higher risk for heart disease. A common form of treatment for cholesterol is the use of statins, which are a medication to help lower LDL cholesterol. ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet can relieve brain fog in celiac disease patients. Common symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and cramping, but another symptom, which is often overlooked, is brain fog. When a person experiences brain fog, they feel fatigued and tired, they may fumble during conversations, their thoughts may appear slower, and ...click here to read more

Salmonella Poona infection outbreak is linked to imported cucumbers and has already spread to 39 states across the U.S. The Salmonella Poona outbreak began in 2015, and since then 50 additional persons have become infected by it in 16 states. The peak of the outbreak was August and September of 2015, and although it has ...click here to read more

In dysphagia patients and the elderly who have difficulties swallowing, eating has now been made easier through 3D-printed food. The EU-funded PERFORMANCE project has found a new way for seniors who have difficulty swallowing and patients with dysphagia to easily swallow food that has been 3D-printed. Dysphagia or difficulties swallowing may occur due to stroke ...click here to read more

A new study has found that fat-based diets may help combat Alzheimer’s disease in mice models. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, and although there are treatments to ease symptoms, not much is available to slow down the progression of the condition. More research still needs to be conducted in order to help combat ...click here to read more

A diet rich in fish and seafood may protect the brain of people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, mercury in fish was not found to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The researchers examined human brains and found that those who consumed seafood-rich diets had more mercury in their brains. ...click here to read more

Weight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in the Mediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American adults are on lipid-lowering drugs, and ...click here to read more

January is National Sports TBI (traumatic brain injury) Awareness Month which discusses topics like concussions, high fructose diets and brain injuries. Although sports are a mode to keep active and can be an enjoyable pastime they can pose a risk to health, especially when it comes to the brain. Therefore, it’s important to be made ...click here to read more

Every year it seems that a new superfood is making the buzz, packed with more antioxidants, more nutrients, and more benefits than the years prior. So far, the trending foods have been kale, cauliflower, quinoa, and even pomegranate. Well, in 2016, there are four superfoods you need to keep your eyes open for. Not only ...click here to read more

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk is affected by body mass index (BMI), dietary intake, and alcohol consumption. Although the exact cause of ALS is still not understood widely, dietary intake is a modifiable factor, which may play a role in ALS. Researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht used a 199-item food frequency questionnaire in ...click here to read more

A new online tool is designed to estimate kidney failure risk in chronic kidney disease. The online tool combines results of common medical tests and can estimate with high accuracy the risk of a person developing kidney failure within two to five years if they already have chronic kidney disease. The tool not only helps ...click here to read more