Archive for April, 2025

A popular belief that resveratrol, a polyphenol found in higher concentrations in red wine compared with white wine, offers protective effects against cancer could be false.In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in Nutrients, investigators examined the data from 42 observational studies involving nearly 100,000 patients with cancer and a total of 2.8 million participants.The investigators found […]

The risk of oral cancer could increase with the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among women.In a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, investigators analyzed the incidence of oral cancer among more than 160,000 women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Nurses’ Health Study II.After a follow-up of 30 years, the […]

A probiotic intervention could help improve a negative mood.In a study published in npj Mental Health Research, researchers randomly assigned 88 healthy adult volunteers to receive a probiotic mixture of nine bacterial strains or placebo for a period of 28 days. The participants completed questionnaires and a daily self-report regarding their mood and bowel symptoms.Although […]

Tart cherry juice could help alleviate ulcerative colitis.In a study published in Life, researchers randomly assigned 37 patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis to receive 30-milliliter Montmorency tart cherry juice supplementation or placebo twice per day for six weeks.The researchers found that compared with the placebo group, the tart cherry juice group experienced improvements in their […]

The Chinese herbal medicine kouboku could be effective at managing periodontitis-causing Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria.In a study published in Molecular Oral Microbiology, researchers examined methyl mercaptan production, biofilm formation, P. gingivalis-host cell interactions and antibiotic effects following treatment with or without kouboku in in vitro models.The researchers found no statistically significant differences in the suppression of […]

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays a vital role in collagen synthesis and some neurotransmitter synthesis, acts as an antioxidant, and works to regenerate other antioxidants in the body.1 Vitamin C may be best known for its role in immune function. This is usually the reason people take vitamin C […]

Consuming certain food additive mixtures could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.In a study published in PLOS Medicine, investigators assessed the outcomes of more than 100,000 individuals who participated in the French NutriNet-Santé cohort.After a follow-up of 7.7 years, the investigators identified more than 1,100 incident cases of Type 2 diabetes as well as […]

Research Highlights Potential Health-Protective Mechanisms A novel cold water-immersion approach could help enhance autophagic responses and reduce apoptotic signaling. Study Methodology In a study published in Advanced Biology, researchers: Assigned 10 male participants in their early to mid-20s to a seven-day protocol Exposed participants to water at 14° C for 60 minutes daily Examined protein […]

Study Overview Nicotine exposure levels could be similar between adolescents who vape and those who smoke tobacco. In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined nicotine metabolites in the urine samples of 364 participants aged 16 to 19 years, who also completed questionnaires regarding their smoking and vaping habits. Key Findings They found […]

Dental experts unite to affirm safety and effectiveness amid federal scrutiny The American Dental Association (ADA) has signed a joint letter supporting community water fluoridation, emphasizing its continued importance for public health. The April 15 statement, led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, brings together health professionals, dental experts, advocates, and researchers defending this […]