The use of artificial sweeteners found in bread, pastries and biscuits may pose serious health risks to Nigerians. Long-term use of artificial sweeteners may predispose to health risks that include diabetes, heart-related issues and kidney problems, according to them. The World Health Organization has warned against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce…
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A new study shows that the caffeine in coffee helps aging muscles.
According to new research, a natural compound found in some plants can help to improve muscle health and function, according to research. There are potential health benefits associated with coffee, which contains the compound trigonelline. Trigonelline is a molecule called an alkaloid and although it is found in particular high concentrations in coffee, it is…
Screening and interventions for loneliness are needed for caregivers, not just people with dementia.
People with dementia and their caregivers suffer from isolation and loneliness, according to new research findings. It is suggested that individualized interventions will reduce the intensity of social loss and improve quality of life for both groups along the disease trajectory. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, and the Harvard Medical School examined…
The maternal mortality rate in the United States is rising at an alarming pace.
A new study from Northwestern Medicine shows that maternal mortality rates are accelerating at an alarming rate. The premise that maternal mortality in the United States has risen largely due to the prevalence of older individuals becoming pregnant is not substantiated by empirical evidence. In fact, the study found that maternal mortality increased among every…
Study finds a link between intermittent fasting and the risk of heart disease death.
A surprise finding from research presented at a medical meeting has called into question the safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times. The study, which was released in Chicago on Monday, found that limiting mealtimes to eight hours per day resulted in a 91% rise…