Overall geriatric health during androgen deprivation therapy evaluated Androgen drives many prostate cancers. But the body uses androgen for muscle growth and maintenance, among other functions. An ongoing study evaluates the effects of androgen deprivation therapy not just on patients’ physical function but on global geriatric health, including skills of daily living. Because the study…
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Mechanisms of Action of Probiotics and the Gastrointestinal Microbiota on Gut Motility and Constipation Constipation is a common and burdensome gastrointestinal disorder that may result from altered gastrointestinal motility. The effect of probiotics on constipation has been increasingly investigated in both animal and human studies, showing promising results. However, there is still uncertainty regarding the…
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Gut microbes linked to brain structure in people with irritable bowel syndrome Research shows for the first time an association between the gut microbiota and the brain regions involved in the processing of sensory information from their bodies. Also, the researchers gained insight into the connections among childhood trauma, brain development and gut microbiome composition. …
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Ignored? Better a ‘no’ than no answer at all After experiencing social exclusion, a minimum of attention suffices to reduce individuals’ negative emotions. Even rejection or unkind comments are better for well-being than being ignored by other people. This finding has important implications for the treatment of applicants during selection processes. Ignored? Better a ‘no’…
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Group rituals can make us biased against outsiders From our greetings to our celebrations to how we take our coffee, everyday life is full of shared rituals. The effort and commitment involved in these rituals can help us bond with others — but new research suggests that they may also push us away from those…
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One in five surgical weight-loss patients take prescription opioids seven years after surgery While the proportion of adults with severe obesity using prescription opioids initially declines in the months after bariatric surgery, it increases within a matter of years, eventually surpassing pre-surgery rates of patients using the potentially addictive pain medications, according to new research. …
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Perspective: A Historical and Scientific Perspective of Sugar and Its Relation with Obesity and Diabetes Fructose-containing added sugars, such as sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, have been experimentally, epidemiologically, and clinically shown to be involved in the current epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Here we track this history of intake of sugar as it relates…
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Perspective: Gluten-Free Products for Patients with Celiac Disease Should Not Contain Trace Levels Perspective: Gluten-Free Products for Patients with Celiac Disease Should Not Contain Trace Levels Source: American Society for Nutrition – Advances in Nutrition Recent Issues
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Implications of US Nutrition Facts Label Changes on Micronutrient Density of Fortified Foods and Supplements [Issues and Opinions] The US FDA published new nutrition-labeling regulations in May 2016. For the first time since the implementation of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990, the Daily Value (DV) for most vitamins will change, as will…
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Small group of neurons modulates the amount of insulin that the pancreas must produce A new study emphasizes the importance of the neuronal mechanisms in the detection of nutrients and the control of glucose levels. The results help to understand diabetes in greater detail. Small group of neurons modulates the amount of insulin that the…
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