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Using generative AI to accelerate the drug development process

While it can take years for the pharmaceutical industry to create medicines capable of treating or curing human disease, a new study suggests that using generative artificial intelligence could vastly accelerate the drug-development process.

30 May 2023

Memory boost with multivitamins: Study reveals improved cognitive function in older adults

Researchers investigate whether one year of supplementation with multivitamins could improve hippocampus-mediated cognition and memory in older adults.

29 May 2023

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Research aims to compare the effects of a one-day isocaloric ketogenic diet, fasting, and supplementation with ketone salts on energy expenditure and appetite perception. The study found that a 24-hour ketogenic diet may contribute to maintaining a neutral energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.

29 May 2023

Energy drinks may stunt muscle repair, new study suggests

Energy drinks impede muscle regeneration and reduce physical performance. This study provided evidence of an inhibitory effect on myogenic differentiation and highlighted potential concerns for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

29 May 2023

Diet low in flavanols linked to age-related memory loss

A large-scale study led by researchers at Columbia and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard is the first to establish that a diet low in flavanols-;nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables-;drives age-related memory loss.

29 May 2023

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Researchers describe the prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in the United States and their perceived effects on milk production.

29 May 2023

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.

25 May 2023

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults.

25 May 2023

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

An overview of the healthy eating index for toddlers between 12 and 23 months of age.

24 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide the experts like nitrate.

22 May 2023

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right thing at the time.

19 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

This review highlights carotenoids' various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects, with a specific focus on lycopene.

15 May 2023

Long COVID risk may increase with low levels of vitamin D

Long COVID risk has been found to increase with low levels of vitamin D, according to research presented at the 25th European Congress of Endocrinology in Istanbul.

13 May 2023

An evaluation of the effect of maternal vitamin B12 supplementation on postpartum infant growth and neurodevelopment

Researchers evaluated the effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on the neurodevelopment of infants.

12 May 2023

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant's main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available.

9 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

Researchers examined associations between parental monitoring and the behaviors of adolescents.

5 May 2023

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Researchers examined the effects of fish oil supplementation on pregnant and postpartum women who are overweight or obese.

4 May 2023

Supplements News and Research

Using generative AI to accelerate the drug development process

Memory boost with multivitamins: Study reveals improved cognitive function in older adults

One-day keto diet boosts energy expenditure, exogenous ketones have little effect

Energy drinks may stunt muscle repair, new study suggests

Diet low in flavanols linked to age-related memory loss

High prevalence of galactagogue use among breastfeeding mothers in U.S.

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Daily multivitamin supplementation holds promise to protect cognitive health in older adults

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits

When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Long COVID risk may increase with low levels of vitamin D

An evaluation of the effect of maternal vitamin B12 supplementation on postpartum infant growth and neurodevelopment

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

How does parental monitoring impact adolescent behaviors and experiences?

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

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