TEHRAN (ANA)- A global analysis reveals that there are sex-based health disparities in the prevalence and outcomes of hypertension, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS.
TEHRAN (ANA)- A teenager secretly vaping for three years developed a severe, irreversible lung disease called “popcorn lung,” drawing attention to the hidden dangers of flavored e-cigarettes.
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research from NC State reveals that different protein sources in animal diets can dramatically alter the gut microbiome, both in composition and function.
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study reveals that smoking, heavy drinking, and inactivity from a young age significantly harm mental and physical health by midlife, urging early lifestyle changes for healthier aging.
TEHRAN (ANA)- Waist circumference is a stronger predictor of obesity-related cancer risk than BMI in men, but not in women, due to differences in fat distribution and metabolic activity.
TEHRAN (ANA)- A 30-year study found that plant-rich diets and low intake of ultra-processed foods significantly improve the odds of healthy aging, with AHEI and PHDI showing the strongest benefits.
TEHRAN (ANA)- Rodents fed a diet high in soluble fiber showed improved resistance to a microorganism that causes diarrhea and can be fatal in weakened individuals and researchers found that acetate plays a key role in regulating the immune response.
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study shows that food processing greatly affects the health value of plant-based foods, with some processing methods, like fermentation, preserving or enhancing beneficial compounds.