May 2020 - Page 3 of 3 - Life Science Review

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Older females who use calcium supplementation appear to have significantly higher abdominal aorta calcification progression with no significant preservation of bone mineral density

In March 2020 researchers from Canada assessed the association between calcium supplementation and progression of abdominal aorta calcification over a 5-year period. It should be noted that calcium supplementation has … Read more

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Whilst major depressive disorder is linked to a poor quality diet, the link between diet and severity of depressive symptoms appears to be seen only in those individuals who report appetite loss

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet quality and inflammation in individuals with major depressive disorder. A total … Read more

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A better quality diet appears to be associated with a slower decline in verbal memory among African American women who are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of diet quality on cognitive functioning, by sex and increasing genetic risk for … Read more

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White grape juice appears to reduce BMI, waist and abdominal measurements and increase HDL(good)-cholesterol levels in adult women, which may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

In January 2019 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of white grape juice supplementation on body mass index, waist and abdominal circumference, blood … Read more

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Curcumin appears to play an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive role in individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

In March 2020 researchers from Greece published the results of their study to assess the mode of action of curcumin in psoriatic disease. The researchers stated that studies have shown … Read more

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Higher blood serum levels of BDE-153, a polybrominated diphenyl ether, in childhood appears to be associated with reduced body fat, with the association being stronger in boys than girls

In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between polybrominated diphenyl ethers and children being overweight/obese at age 8 years. A … Read more