Month: October 2023

How plant-derived nutrients can affect the gut and brain

Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists investigated this question in a study of overweight adults. Their findings suggest that dietary fiber can exert influence on both the composition of gut bacteria and the reward signals in the brain and associated food decision-making. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Post-stroke dysphagia and ambient air pollution are associated with dementia

IntroductionThis cohort study aimed to explore the potential association between ambient air pollution and dementia incidence in adults who have experienced a stroke. Additionally, the study aimed to determine dysphagia as a predictive factor for the subsequent development of dementia in patients with stroke.Materials and methodsThis retrospective nested case–control study used data from the Kaohsiung […]

Published on October 10, 2023

COVID Increases Risk for Immune Disorders

Recent research from Korea suggests that there is a connection between COVID-19 and the development of autoimmune diseases. Imagine you borrow your sibling’s clothes for a day, and suddenly you find yourself wanting to dress like them all the time! Well, in some rare cases, it seems that after catching COVID-19, the immune system can […]

Published on October 10, 2023