Over half a tablespoon of olive oil per day could slash risk of dementia death

What is dementia? Whether you add it to your salad dressing or use it for all your cooking, olive oil offers more than its unique flavour. Research has previously linked the Mediterranean staple to a lower risk of heart disease. However, a new study, which will be presented at the flagship annual meeting of American […]

Computational modeling to improve implant alignment during knee replacement surgeries

Reviewers’ Notes A Texas A&M University doctoral student has collaborated with an innovative surgical navigation and robotics company on motion capture research that can potentially improve implant alignment during knee replacement surgeries. Aaron Henry is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Engineering program in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering. He […]

Gene therapy eyedrops using inactive HERPES VIRUS restores boy's sight

Blind boy, 14, has his vision restored by eyedrops that use inactivated HERPES VIRUS in potential breakthrough that could help millions Eyedrops that repair a faulty collagen-producing gene helped clear eye scarring They are a major win for treating rare diseases but come with a $600k price tag READ MORE:  Humans could be ‘gene edited’ to […]

Intermittent Fasting vs Calorie Counting for Weight Loss

BOSTON – Intermittent fasting is an effective alternative to calorie restriction for shedding extra pounds, according to a new study of people with type 2 diabetes. For the study, 57 overweight and obese participants with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to three different groups: the first group ate only between noon and 8 PM, […]

Quality of snacking matters more than quantity or frequency, study shows

Reviewers’ Notes Snacking is becoming increasingly popular, with more than 70% of people reporting they snack at least twice a day. In a new study involving more than 1,000 people, researchers examined whether snacking affects health and if the quality of snack foods matters. Our study showed that the quality of snacking is more important […]

Timed fasting best way for those with diabetes to lose weight

Restricting eating to certain times—a regimen known as intermittent fasting—may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate only between noon and 8 p.m. lost more daily weight than those who counted calories. Both strategies resulted in similar improvements to […]

How much fat and carbs should you consume, as per new WHO guidelines?

The World Health Organization has released new publications presenting the latest scientific thinking regarding the role of fats and carbohydrates in a healthy diet. For adults, the WHO still recommends limiting fat consumption to 30% or less of daily calories. For carbs, the new guidelines place emphasis on the source over its quantity. The new […]