Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

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Red dye 3 and psychological effects – an ongoing controversy

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Maurice Preter MD

Red dye 3 and psychological effects – an ongoing controversy Red dye 3, also known as erythrosine, has been a subject of concern regarding its potential psychological effects, particularly on children. The FDA recently announced a ban on its use … Continue reading →

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Is Particulate Matter of Air Pollution a Vector of Covid-19 Pandemic?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic is a severe respiratory disease caused by the emergence of a new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that very quickly spread in the human population. Fine particulate matter (PM) generated from combustion engines have been described as toxic to human health. Recent events stressed that high concentrations of PM of air pollution might favor the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Autumn approaches, air pollution will be accentuated because of weather condition. The risk of a second outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic is highly probable. Elucidating the role of PM of air pollution in the spread of the virus is thus urgent and crucial. Continue reading →

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Dietary buckwheat enhances sirtuin1 without calorie restriction

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

This is truly excellent news, at least for каша lovers.  Abstract In the present investigation, the role of dietary intervention in male Wistar rats (n = 8, 3 groups) was studied to observe absolute sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) levels (expressed as ng mg−1 total … Continue reading →

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Leisure time aerobic and muscle strengthening activities are associated with important survival benefits.

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Adults who engage in leisure time aerobic and muscle strengthening activities at levels recommended by the 2018 physical activity guidelines for Americans show greatly reduced risk of all cause and cause specific mortality. These data suggest that the physical activity levels recommended in the guidelines are associated with important survival benefits. Continue reading →

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