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More than 1000 NHS patients across the UK will be offered a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease in a trial to assess their effectiveness. If approved the tests could form a pathway to accessing new drugs.The Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and plasma p-tau 217 (ADAPT) team—led by University College London (UCL) researchers Jonathan Schott and Ashvini Keshavan—is investigating the blood test that measures levels of p-tau217.Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is the leading cause of death in the UK.1 It is linked to a buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, with…
Have you ever taken a sip of tea and felt a bitter, dry coating in your mouth almost immediately? You can thank what’s called a tannin in the tea for that. Tannins are compounds classified as polyphenols, and they have both positive and negative effects on your health. While some tannins acts as antioxidants and can help combat inflammation, protect your heart health and reduce your risk of developing cancer, others, like tannic acid, act as anti-nutrients, interfering with the way certain minerals, like iron, are absorbed. Most teas contain tannins, but some types of teas have higher amounts than…
These Thai sweet chili salmon bowls are a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for two. For best results, use 1-inch-thick salmon pieces—thicker cuts may not cook fast enough, and the glaze can burn under the broiler. The salmon is served over fluffy rice with crisp coleslaw for crunch and balance. It’s a colorful bowl that hits all the sweet, spicy and savory notes.
The birthstone for September is none other than sapphire, known for its rich color and gorgeous glimmer. As crystal expert and co-founder of Energy Muse Heather Askinosie explains to mbg, sapphires are part of the corundum variety of gems. They have a hexagonal crystal structure and are very, very hard. Sapphires are primarily sourced from India, Sri Lanka, the state of Montana, Western Africa, and Australia, she adds.
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) are the most widely used oligosaccharides in infant milk formula, but what makes this ingredient so sought after in infant formulas?
Omega-3 supplements are popular for promoting heart and brain health. But they can interact with blood pressure medications, anticoagulants, aspirin and ibuprofen.If you take omega-3s, speak to your health care provider about potential drug interactions. If you find it difficult to eat two to three servings of fatty fish like salmon, sardines or mackerel each week, you may turn to omega-3 supplements. Considering that few of us consume enough DHA and EPA to begin with, these supplements are a convenient way to get the long-chain omega-3 fats our bodies need. However, taking omega-3 supplements isn’t risk-free, especially if you take certain…
Credit: Karl-Erik Piirimees. Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics. Analyzing stool samples and prescription records from over 2,500 Estonian Biobank participants in the Estonian Microbiome cohort, researchers found that the majority of drugs studied were linked to microbiome changes, with a substantial number of them also showing long-term effects detectable years after patients stopped taking them. The impact was not limited to antibiotics: antidepressants, beta-blockers, proton pump inhibitors, and benzodiazepines all left microbial “fingerprints.” “Most microbiome studies only consider current medications,…
We all have that friend who tells us meditation saves their mental health. And while I’m all for that practice, I appreciated Mushtaq’s nuance on the topic: When someone is really anxious, it’s normal to feel too restless for meditation. “Instead, get up and shake it out, move, walk, do lunges, get your heart rate up.”
Genetic signatures could explain why levels of breast milk production vary among people.Image credit:©iStock, maybefalseThe delivery room bustles with palpable excitement. With a final push, the room is filled with the cries of a newborn baby. After a quick medical assessment, the infant settles in for her first ever meal—breast milk. Not only does breast milk contain all the nutrients that babies need in the first six months of their lives, but it also provides essential antibodies that protect the tiny humans from infections and boost their immunity.1 Studies over the past few decades suggest that breastfed infants have a lower…