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Link confirmed between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota

Swiss and Italian scientists have been able to prove a correlation between gut microbiota and the appearance of amyloid plaques in the brain, buildups typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and is an incurable condition that directly affects millions of people, and indirectly affects many more family

Link confirmed between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota

Cooking with Kids of Different Ages

Cooking food together with kids lets you share food and cooking traditions and important food skills. If your kids get cooking now, chances are they will keep up this good habit as they grow older. Why not try out this recipe from UnlockFood.ca and have some fun in the kitchen with your loved ones while

Cooking with Kids of Different Ages

Research Study: COVID-19 lockdowns led to 95K fewer air pollution-related deaths globally

New research suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns led to 95,000 fewer air pollution-related deaths globally. Business closures and stay-at-home orders were the main drivers behind up to a 50% reduction in airborne concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, a direct emission from vehicles and coal-powered electricity plants. The greatest reduction in microscopic particulate matter released into the air

Research Study: COVID-19 lockdowns led to 95K fewer air pollution-related deaths globally

Vir and GSK Break Ground in COVID-19 Treatment Study

A few months ago, on March 10th, a safety review board (called an Independent Data Monitoring Committee) recommended stopping the Vir- and GSK-sponsored Phase 3 “COMET-ICE” COVID-19 treatment trial early, given an 85% reduction in hospitalization or death in patients who received the experimental drug. Vir Biotechnology is a San Francisco-based company focused on immunological

Vir and GSK Break Ground in COVID-19 Treatment Study

Age is no barrier to successful weight loss

A University of Warwick-led study has found that age is no barrier to successful weight loss. There are more than fifty co-morbidities that can be lessened as a person loses weight, including diabetes, psychiatric problems such as depression and anxiety, and mechanical problems like osteoarthritis. According to this study, Obese patients over the age of 60

Age is no barrier to successful weight loss

Healthy Sleep Habits Help Lower the Risk of Heart Failure

According to a study published in the American Heart Association’s scientific journals, healthy sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of heart failure. Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns (early risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day without insomnia, snoring etc.) experienced a 42% reduction in their risk of heart failure compared to those with

Healthy Sleep Habits Help Lower the Risk of Heart Failure

Adding Mushrooms – Making Meals More Nutritious

New research has found that adding a mushroom serving to your diet could increase your intake of several micronutrients, including shortfall nutrients such as vitamin D, without any increase in calories, sodium or fat. Mushrooms are known to most people as vegetables, but in fact, they are a member of the third food kingdom –

Adding Mushrooms – Making Meals More Nutritious

Clinical Trials Day 2021

Clinical Trials Day, celebrated every year around May 20th, is a day taken to recognize the hard work and invaluable contributions of study volunteers, clinical investigators, and research professionals to the advancement of medical care. The day was first recognized in 2005, and commemorates the day when James Lind started the first randomized clinical trial

Clinical Trials Day 2021

Engineers design a reusable, silicone rubber face mask

MIT Engineers have designed a reusable, silicone rubber face mask that’s as effective as the N95 mask. Unlike N95 masks, the new masks are designed to be easily sterilized and used many times. “One of the key things we recognized early on was that in order to help meet the demand, we needed to really

Engineers design a reusable, silicone rubber face mask

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Newly published findings in the journal Nature Metabolism present us with some very interesting research about gut microbiomes. Gut microbiomes include and are composed of all types of bacteria, protozoa and fungi that are found within the human gastrointestinal tract. The research, led by ISB Research Scientist Dr. Tomasz Wilmanski, presents a link between specific gut microbiome

Gut Microbiome Implicated in Healthy Aging and Longevity

Decrease in tobacco sales after plain packaging rules came into force

Since the UK introduced plain packaging for tobacco products sold within the country, cigarette sales have decreased by about 20 million units per month. The UK is the second country to move to using plain packaging for tobacco products, the first being Australia. The tobacco industry is concerned that plain packaging on their products will

Decrease in tobacco sales after plain packaging rules came into force

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that can begin in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, and can resolve unexpectedly for periods throughout an individual’s lifespan. It can also recur at any time, bringing with it uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. The GI tract is an extremely complex system, influenced

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Amarin Receives Approval for VAZKEPA to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

A round of applause for our research site physicians Dr Sam Henein and Dr Michael O'Mahony for their participation in the Amarin REDUCE-IT hypertriglyceridemia study!

Amarin Receives Approval for VAZKEPA to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

FDA Guidelines for Conducting Clinical Trials During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America has recently issued a statement, updating Research Sites, Investigators, and IRBs on how best to deal with the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19. These guidelines will help ensure the safety of trial participants, compliance with good clinical practice (GCP), and minimizing risks to

FDA Guidelines for Conducting Clinical Trials During COVID-19 Pandemic

Urinary Incontinence in Women: About Your Pregnancy and Incontinence

Some degree of urinary incontinence is common among pregnant women, with almost all women experiencing it at some point during their pregnancy. In many cases, the incontinence is mild and occurs infrequently. For some pregnant women, though, incontinence can be more severe. Research indicates that a large percentage of women with urinary incontinence report having

Urinary Incontinence in Women: About Your Pregnancy and Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence In Men: 5 Things You Should Know

Urinary incontinence (UI) can be very embarrassing to those affected by this condition, affecting their overall quality of life. Urinary incontinence refers to accidental urine leaks. While UI affects more women than men, it is still common among men, especially older men. An estimated 31 percent of men 65 and older experience some form of

Urinary Incontinence In Men: 5 Things You Should Know

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