22 May 2020
FRIDAY, May 22, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- The coronavirus has put a damper on Memorial Day outings, but you can still kick off barbecue season with healthy grilled fruit kebabs.
Skewers filled with pineapple, strawberry, banana and watermelon offer a smart alternative to typical holiday desserts like ice cream and cake.
"All fruits are nutritious because they're a source of micronutrients, dietary fibers and polyphenols, the latter of which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits," said Penny Kris-Etherton, a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State University's Department of Nutritional Sciences.
"Many studies have shown that higher fruit intake is associated with better health and a decreased risk of chronic disease-related...
20 May 2020
WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The now-trendy keto diet is said to turn fat into fuel. But a new, small study says it may also change the vast array of microbes residing in your gut (the microbiome).
That could be a good thing, as those changes may ultimately strengthen the immune system by tamping down inflammation, researchers say.
The keto diet, which severely restricts carbohydrates and emphasizes fats and protein, has been touted as a way to rein in epilepsy, diabetes and expanding waistlines. Yet despite rising popularity, it remains controversial, and much is unknown about its true impact on health.
The new finding follows a two-month study that tracked diet-related shifts in microbiome content among 17 overweight or obese men, with follow-up tests in...
20 May 2020
WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- For many in the United States, dinner means a large portion of meat and two sides, usually a starch and a vegetable. Think steak, potatoes and peas, or chicken, carrots and rice.
"That's a very American and northern European idea – a meal which stems from a large amount of meat being available, and also wealth," said Amy Bentley, a professor of food studies at New York University.
But trying different dishes from diverse cultures can open up a new menu of heart-healthy food options and go-to meal ideas. And now, with more people making their own meals as they stay home to limit the spread of the coronavirus, what better time than World Day of Cultural Diversity to try something different for dinner?
Meat is just an accent on...
18 May 2020
MONDAY, May 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Qinlock (ripretinib) tablets as a fourth-line treatment for adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), the agency announced Friday.
The approval follows four other FDA-approved target therapies for GIST, including imatinib in 2002, sunitinib in 2006, regorafenib in 2013, and avapritinib in January. Qinlock is indicated for patients who have received at least three kinase inhibitor therapies, including imatinib.
Approval of Qinlock was based on data from an international, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial with 129 patients with advanced GIST who had previously received treatment with other targeted therapies. Patients were randomly assigned...