A study has revealed a link between exposure to glyphosate (weed killing product) and increased risk of cancer. Exposure to this increases the risk of cancer by 41%.
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A new study has found that the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), a novel whole-food based dietary approach, combined with Modulen IBD, a Nestlé Health Science nutritional supplement for partial enteral nutrition, is effective for the management of Crohn’s disease.
Nestlé Health Science leveraged the results of the study to create ModuLife, a platform to support dietary management for patients with Crohn’s disease.
Read more: www.nestle.com/randd/news/allnews/nutrition-based-approach-crohns-disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract and may be a result of an immune system malfunction. It is noteworthy that low back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis associated with this disease could be managed by a physiotherapist.
Reference:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). Crohn’s disease.http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/ (accessed 4 March 2010).
Type 2 diabetes is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and the 2019 guidelines stress a diet, exercise and weight control plan as the first line of offense. Strive for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, such as brisk walking and swimming, the guidelines say. Then tack on another 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise, such as running and circuit training.
First-line medication should include metformin, the guidelines say. If additional medications are needed, two new classes of medications are showing promise in reducing cardiovascular events in those with Type 2 diabetes: SGLT-2 inhibitors, which work to increase glucose and sodium removal via the kidneys; and GLP-1R agonists, which increase insulin and glucose production in the liver.
New research on these two classes of diabetes medications shows that they can also cut the risk of heart attack, stroke and related deaths, the guidelines say.
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Three recent studies found that taking a daily low-dose aspirin is, at best, a waste of money for healthy older adults. At worst, it may raise their risk of internal bleeding and early death.
“Aspirin should be limited to people at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease and a very low risk of bleeding,” Blumenthal said.
Patients should work closely with their doctors to establish their risk for bleeding. That risk rises as one ages or develops kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. A history of ulcers or bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal tract, or anemia is also a risk factor. Certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin, a blood thinner, can also increase the chance of bleeding.
The guidelines stress that statins — along with lifestyle changes such as a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, weight loss and avoiding smoking or vaping tobacco — should be used to prevent heart disease in anyone with LDL levels of more than 190 milligrams per deciliter. LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein and is the “bad” cholesterol that clogs arteries and leads to heart disease.
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Based on new evidence assessing benefits and risks, WHO recommends the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations, including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential.
DTG is a drug that is more effective, easier to take and has fewer side effects than alternative drugs that are currently used. DTG also has a high genetic barrier to developing drug resistance.
Dementia is a group of diseases and conditions characterized by a reduction in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform daily life activities. They also affect behaviour, feelings and relationships. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease.
Exercising, becoming more physically active and making other lifestyle changes could help people reduce their risk of dementia. Other lifestyle changes include:
- Avoiding smoking
- Improving diet
- Reducing alcohol consumption
- Not being overweight or obese.
Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack can also reduce the risk of dementia. Physiotherapists play an important role in supporting people age well. They offer advice to people about reducing the risk of dementia and are ideally placed to promote wellbeing activities such as exercise.
Researchers from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India, claim that black pepper contains an ingredient which could help fight against obesity.
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Eating processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer by a fifth, state researchers from the University of Glasgow in the European Journal of Cancer.
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Scientists from King’s College London have revealed that hearing birdsong can boost mental wellbeing for more than four hours.
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According to a study carried out in Brain Research using mice, Alzheimer’s disease could be treated with a diabetes drug.
Both conditions could be managed by a physiotherapist.
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