In a nutshell This study looked at cholesterol and other lipid (fats) levels in the blood in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It found that women with more heart-healthy lipid levels had better IVF outcomes. Some background Lipid levels are an important measure of health. While a lipid can be any oily or waxy substance in the body,...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet affected people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. It found that the ketogenic diet improved weight, blood sugar, and quality of life more than a standard low-calorie diet. Some background Diabetes involves excessive glucose (sugar) in the blood and can reduce overall...
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In a nutshell This study looked at how a diet change and exercise program impacted the fertility of men living in polluted areas. It found that a healthy diet and exercise improved sperm quality in these men. Some background Fertility is an indicator of overall health. A healthful diet and regular physical exercise can support both fertility and...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of different diets on the risk of a second stroke in patients who had already suffered one stroke. It found that the Mediterranean diet (MD), reduction of salt intake, and folic acid supplements may reduce the risk of a second stroke. Some background Diet is an important factor in the development of...
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In a nutshell This study assessed the link between smoking and seropositivity levels of specific autoantibodies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors concluded that patients with RA who were current smokers had significantly higher seropositivity levels than those that never smoked. Some background Smoking is an environmental risk...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of salt intake reduction on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Researchers suggested that the reduction in salt intake improved OAB symptoms. Some background OAB consists of urinary urgency with or without urge incontinence (leakage of urine). It is present in 16 to 19% of patients with urinary...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the possible effects of Punica granatum (pomegranate) on indicators and symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The data showed that pomegranate may have a positive impact on RA-related indicators and symptoms. Some background The inflammation caused by RA can lead to symptoms like swollen...
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In a nutshell This article looked at the effectiveness of exercise in improving physical and mental outcomes in patients with lung cancer undergoing chemotherapy (CT). The authors found that supervised exercise improved strength, lung function, and quality of life (QoL) in these patients. Some background Lung cancer is one of the most common...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether a healthy diet can improve the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The authors found that women who followed healthy dietary advice had an improvement in the quality of their life during chemotherapy, reducing nausea, vomiting, and increasing appetite. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of exercise on patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR). They found that patients who did a lot of exercise were less likely to need laser treatment for DR than patients who did a small amount of exercise. Some background Diabetic retinopathy (DR; eye disease) is a common cause of sight loss in...
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In a nutshell This review looked at the effect of green tea extract for people who were overweight and had type 2 diabetes (T2D). It found that tea extract reduced body weight in these patients. Some background T2D is a metabolic condition in which the body has difficulty controlling the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. T2D is closely related...
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In a nutshell This review focused on the effects of curcumin on blood glucose and lipid (blood fat) levels in patients with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes (T2D). This analysis showed that curcumin has benefits for glucose metabolism and lipid functions in these patients. Some background T2D is a chronic disease closely related to overweight...
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