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Researchers from the Institute of Food Color Quality at the University of Seville studied the effect of different cooking methods used for tomatoes and carrots (in particular oven, microwave, and fryer) on the amount of carotenoids that can be absorbed by the body after digestion of these foods. According to this study, the bioavailability index varies greatly depending on how these foods are prepared. Carotenoids are very important compounds because of their positive effects on health. For carrots, oven cooking increased the bioavailability of total carotenoids by nine times. For tomatoes, the highest bioavailability values were obtained by cooking in…
In 2023, 259,000 people worldwide will die from meningitis and 2.5 million people will be infected with the disease, a study published in 2016 suggests. Lancet Neurology. Although mortality and infection rates have fallen significantly since 1990, progress is insufficient to meet the WHO’s goals of reducing infections by 50% and deaths by 70% by 2030. Meningitis is the leading infectious cause of neurological disorders worldwide. Since 2000, the global rollout of vaccines has significantly reduced infections and deaths in both high- and low-income countries, but progress has lagged compared to other vaccine-preventable diseases. This study provides the most comprehensive…
Postmenopausal women are at increased risk of fractures. Reduced estrogen levels can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, so even low-impact falls can cause serious injuries to the hips, back, and wrists. It is estimated that one in three women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture due to bone loss during their lifetime. A new study from Tulane University finds that heart health may influence fracture risk after menopause, with women at higher risk for cardiovascular disease more likely to experience hip and other major fractures. The association between cardiovascular disease risk and fractures was also…
Italian research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12-15) and published in a journal nutrients When the gold standard technique of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is used to measure body fat in the general population, the traditional WHO body mass index (BMI) classification system has been shown to misidentify a significant number of people as overweight or obese. Marwan El Gogh, a professor at the Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neurosciences at the University of Modena Reggio Emilia in Modena, Italy, explains that in recent years the BMI system has received…
Louisva Carolas, a 35-year-old Brooklyn resident, was healthy, had no history of heart disease, and had no reason to believe she was at risk for heart disease. But pregnancy can act as a stress test for the heart, and shortly after giving birth to her son at NYU Langone Health on February 3, 2024, she was diagnosed with complications she wasn’t expecting. “I thought once the baby was here and healthy, it would be okay,” Carolas said. “I never thought something like this would happen after that.” Unexpected developments after delivery A few days after giving birth, I felt something…
During Friday noon prayers on March 28, 2025, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck central Myanmar along the Sagaing Fault. The epicenter was near Mandalay, the country’s second largest city. The earthquake was the largest to hit Myanmar in more than 100 years, and the second deadliest earthquake in modern history. This earthquake was caused by a strike-slip fault. In this fault, two large sections of the Earth’s crust are moved horizontally relative to each other along a vertical crack. To the viewer, it will appear as if the ground is splitting along distinct lines, with each side being…
New research published in journal personality and individual differences found that narcissism and perfectionism are more closely related in everyday life than previously thought, and that moment-to-moment changes in these traits shape the way people think and feel. Previous research has demonstrated that narcissism and perfectionism are linked as stable personality traits. Narcissism typically includes two different forms: grandiose narcissism, which is characterized by self-confidence and a sense of superiority, and vulnerable narcissism, which is characterized by insecurity and sensitivity to criticism. Perfectionism can similarly be divided into two dimensions. One is perfectionistic striving to set and pursue high standards,…
WASHINGTON — Labor, lawmakers and environmental advocates gathered this week to voice opposition to proposed federal rules that would roll back protections for people living near hazardous facilities across the country. “This is just the latest example of this administration going to great lengths to prioritize industry profits over the health and safety of workers, first responders, and the communities that allow businesses to survive in the first place,” Democratic Rep. Paul Tonko of New York said at a press conference on March 25 at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The event was sponsored by the Chemical Hazard Prevention Coalition,…
For some evangelical Christians, attributing mental illness to demonic forces makes sense, while for others it creates harmful barriers to medical care. Recent qualitative research published in Spirituality in clinical practice We outline how these widespread psychological explanations act as a double-edged sword for individuals experiencing psychological distress. This study shows that integrating religious beliefs with standard mental health care may be a safer path for many faith communities. Religion often determines how people interpret their physical and mental health. Psychologists recognize that religious frameworks provide a primary system for individuals to understand the world around them. By relying on…
Imagine a future where all 70 million Americans enrolled in Medicare have access to a personal AI assistant that helps them navigate the health care system with clarity and confidence. Instead of sorting through plan documents or deciphering unfamiliar policy terms, beneficiaries receive personalized guidance to help them understand their options and choose the coverage that best fits their needs. That future may not be far away, according to recent comments from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD. In fact, CMS recently issued a request for information on how AI can be used to improve…