The federal government is reconsidering a decision that breast cancer patients, plastic surgeons and members of Congress have protested would limit women’s options for reconstructive surgery. On June 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to review how doctors are paid for a type of breast reconstruction known as a DIEP flap, in … Read more
A study published in the journal Metabolism describes the effect of a polyphenol-rich Mediterranean diet on epigenetic regulation. Study: A green Mediterranean diet rich in polyphenols improves epigenetic regulatory potential: the DIRECT PLUS randomized controlled trial. Image Credit: Antonina Vlasova / Shutterstock Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is considered to be a major feature of various … Read more
Consuming whey protein just before breakfast reduces blood sugar spikes and improves the body’s insulin response New Delhi: Lately, the popularity of plant-based nutrition has increased with more and more people veering towards clean and healthy eating in an effort to improve their health standards around the world, especially after the covid-19 outbreak. Whey Protein1 … Read more
Vegan and vegetarian diets are associated with lower concentrations of lipids such as blood cholesterol. Because some lipids cause atherosclerosis when they accumulate along the arterial walls, following these diets can reduce the risk of suffering from certain cardiovascular diseases. This is the conclusion of an analysis of 30 clinical studies conducted over the past … Read more
A new study has found that adding mushrooms to your diet can improve high blood sugar levels. For many, keeping up with heart health is a top concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States ahead of cancer and COVID-19 … Read more
Patients who manage their depression through psychological therapy have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. This is the result of a large cohort study conducted in the UK. “Those whose symptoms of depression improved after therapy were 10% to 15% less likely to experience a cardiovascular event than those who did not,” the authors reported … Read more