For people with controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the regulation of postprandial glycemia is essential to achieving optimal glycemic control, which may reduce the risk of complications associated with hyperglycemia. Other than medications, nutrition plays an integral and fundamental role in the management of T2DM and represents an opportunity to optimize glycemic control in […]
Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer, with over 2 million new cases reported in 2020 worldwide. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with 1.79 million reported deaths in 2020. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for up to 85% of all lung cancer cases, remains the most common type of lung […]
The incidence of prostate cancer increases with age. Although only 1 in 350 men under the age of 50 years will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the incidence rate increases up to 1 in every 52 men for ages 50 to 59 years. The incidence rate is nearly 60% in men over the age of […]
Olive oil consumption has been shown to have health benefits, especially to lower cardiovascular disease risk, but its associations with total and cause-specific mortality are unclear. In a recently published study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers evaluated whether olive oil intake is associated with total and cause-specific mortality in 2 […]
Millions wake up to a morning coffee. Drinking coffee is associated with many aspects of culture and social interactions, but does it have health benefits? According to recent studies there are multiple health benefits to this practice and you should continue to enjoy your morning coffee. A recently published study found that moderate consumption of […]
There are different factors that contribute to the health of the brain, including the diet and gut microbiome with the gut-brain axis. A lack of variability in the diet and good dietary choices can have an impact on our mental health. Based on the work of Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, brain expert and […]
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound isolated from the roots of Curcuma longa, from which turmeric is prepared and used widely as a coloring agent, food additive, and traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. For decades curcumin and related bioactive curcuminoids have been the center of interest in scientific studies worldwide into their therapeutic potential. One of […]
Diabetes is a major risk factor for various cardiovascular and renal diseases. The global prevalence of diabetes was 425 million adults in 2015, with an anticipated increase to 629 million by 2040. The main way to delay the development of type 2 diabetes is through lifestyle modifications, which can be difficult to maintain long-term. That […]
During the Sixth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health, leading scientists in the field met virtually to discuss the current state of knowledge and the gaps in understanding about the benefits of tea. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. The four primary types of tea include white, […]
Nitric oxide (NO) is a radical species that have been implicated in vasodilation, neuronal signaling, immunology, and cancer. In cancer, NO functions in various and sometimes contradictory signaling pathways within the tumor microenvironment (TME). For example, high nitric oxide synthase expressions in activated macrophages exert cytostatic or cytotoxic effects. On the other hand, resident macrophages […]