Diabetes (type 1)
Diabetes (type 1) Summary This disease, once called “juvenile diabetes,” basically results from the way the body converts food into energy. It occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys
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Hashimoto’s disease (Hashimoto’s thyroid)
Summary Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an immune system disorder that affects the thyroid gland, the gland located in the neck that produces hormones. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help control
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Summary Gastro-oesophageal reflux is an irritation of the oesophagus, the part of the digestive system that runs from the mouth to the stomach. The irritation you feel
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Cranberry: the bacterial anti-adhesive capacity of type A proanthocyanidins
Type A proanthocyanidins are molecules in the polyphenol family, consisting of multiple flavin units. They possess high oxidizing power, so much so that they have antibacterial action. Cranberry is a
Cranberry in the costume and history of America
A POPULAR AND BELOVED FRUIT Starting on the North East Coast, the passion for the cranberry has spread throughout the US. The cranberry has experienced great popularity in recent years
Garlic, onions & co. protect against colon cancer
Not everyone likes them, not everyone digests them easily, many love them but still rarely eat them to avoid bad breath problems and related embarrassments in social situations. Still, science
Vegan diet in pregnancy and childhood ok, if well planned
Chosen by more and more people, for themselves and their families, for ideological reasons or health beliefs; opposed by just as many, who consider it an unnecessary or even harmful
Drinking cranberry
So many cocktails imported from the United States contain cranberry juice. The alcohol content is variable, depending on the ingredients each bartender offers. Classic cocktail standards are those approved by
Bowel cancers: extra virgin olive oil helps fight and prevent them
Following research conducted by Antonio Moschetta of the University of Bari, it was found that daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil helps prevent and fight intestinal cancers. The work,
Effects of nutrition on mortality, extensive research worldwide
A new international study, published in The Lancet and carried out on truly huge and significant numbers, assessed the impact of diet on disease-particularly cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes-and mortality
Doctor-prescribed fruits and vegetables? Surprising savings for the health care system
Healthy foods prescribed as if they were drugs: a new study published in March in PLoS Medicine suggests adopting this strategy in the United States for beneficiaries of Medicare and
Childhood obesity: two “household” risks
Sitting for too long in front of a computer screen, TV, smartphone or tablet or playing playstation, especially with a high-calorie snack in hand, puts children and adolescents’ fitness and
Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages associated with higher premature mortality
People who consume a lot of sugary drinks and sports drinks every day may be more prone to die prematurely from heart disease and cancer than those with little or
Fruits, vegetables and vitamin D: perfect tan and well-being
Every year, you know, before summer even arrives you try to get to the beach with a perfect tan. Lamps, special oils and creams are used, all to achieve the
Celiac disease: what it is and how to deal with it
Celiac disease presents as an abnormal immune response in the small intestine after ingestion of gluten, a protein found in many grains: wheat, but also spelt, barley, rye, oats, and
Eat right and tasteful–always!
Whatever type of diet you follow, the advice is to always avoid excess. This is because, too often, we are unable to give up fatty food, full of sugars, salt,
Beware of those twelve: tempting but risky foods
Beware of those twelve: tempting but risky foods. Especially in summer, colorful, inviting, fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables become the stars of the table, aperitifs, beach snacks and parties
Eliminate bacon, without exerting too much effort
If you have not prepared in time for the dress rehearsal, it is now a little late to run for cover. But if your goal is limited to losing a
Too much gluten in young children could increase risk of celiac disease
High gluten intake early in life was associated with an increased risk of celiac disease in a new study by a team of researchers in northern Europe. “We found that
Obesity: the OECD quantifies its costs, which are also very heavy for Italy
Obesity-related diseases will cause more than 90 million victims in OECD countries over the next three decades, with life expectancy reduced by nearly three years; economically, too, the consequences will
Rubbing the skin increases the risk of food allergies
Logic would dictate that what triggers food allergies. was the simple ingestion of a food containing substances (usually, proteins, peptides or particular sugars) toward which the individual immune system reacts
Eating nuts lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and pistachios contain high amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 series polyunsaturated fatty acids, which countless studies have shown to be valuable allies of cardiovascular health and nervous
Gluten does not produce symptoms in healthy people
Intake of gluten-containing foods can be very harmful to people with celiac disease, but it causes no gastrointestinal symptoms in people without a related disorder, a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Overweight and obesity: if you know them (maybe) avoid them
In a world where everyone wants to be thin, one is increasingly overweight, even from childhood. With all that it entails in terms of physical and psychological discomfort and health
Vegan diet reduces body weight and improves insulin sensitivity
A low-fat vegan diet induces changes in the gut microbiota and improves insulin sensitivity, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in overweight or obese adults. The
Red wine improves gut microbiota, but moderation is the key word
To the health benefits of red wine, already suggested by several scholars, is now joined by another, documented by researchers at Kings College London, that people who drink red wine
Artificial sweeteners: the position of US pediatricians
As Italy prepares to introduce the “Sugar tax,” not only to balance the state budget but also with a view to discouraging the intake of beverages (and foods) containing excess
