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Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality: Does the Type of Meat Consumed Matter?

Investigators found consuming more processed meat, unprocessed red meat, or poultry (but not fish) was closely connected to a higher risk for incident cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, consuming processed meat or unprocessed red meat (but neither fish nor poultry) was strongly associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.

Cannabis in the Treatment of Headache and Migraine

The authors of this observational study found nearly a 50% reduction in self-reported headache and migraine severity following use of inhaled medicinal cannabis.

Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Management on a Restricted Diet

Supplementation with 30 mL of apple cider vinegar combined with a restricted calorie diet may decrease body weight, body mass index, and serum triglyceride levels in people with obesity.

Mindfulness Interventions for ADHD: Neurobiologic Antidote?

The current standard of care consists of behavioral interventions and stimulant medication; however, symptoms often are recalcitrant to these therapies and medication treatment has significant potential for undesirable effects. Functional neuroimaging studies support the premise that functional connectivity abnormalities in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder brains may be targeted directly and improved by mindfulness and meditation interventions.

(Mal)Nutrition in Medical Education

In a systemic review of recent publications, investigators found that medical students and recent graduates worldwide are ill-prepared to counsel patients on nutritional guidelines and have deficits in both knowledge and confidence about the topic. The researchers found a perceived lack of training, but found that interventions undertaken to improve curriculum showed positive effects on nutrition competencies.

Does Exercise Decrease Incident Depression in a High-Risk Population?

The authors of this large-scale, observational study found that three or more hours weekly of physical activity was associated with a decreased incidence of depression, even in patients with a high genetic risk of depression.

Increasing Connection to Nature: A Novel Approach

Using an online survey system, researchers showed that the use of psychedelics can increase feelings of connection to nature.

The Health Effects of Magnesium: Part 2

Prospective outcomes studies are demonstrating that individuals are not meeting their daily magnesium intake needs and this may be contributing to a number of chronic health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, short sleep, and some pain conditions.

Childhood Gluten Intake and Risk of Celiac Disease

Data analysis from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study, to evaluate risk of celiac autoimmunity and celiac disease in children who screened positive for at-risk human leukocyte antigen genotypes, demonstrated increased risk for both outcomes in genetically predisposed children correlating with increasing quantities of daily gluten intake during the first five years of life.

Eat Nuts, Gain Less Weight

A long-term, large-scale prospective study reveals an association between increased consumption of nuts, decreased weight gain, and decreased risk of obesity.