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New evidence-based dietary guidelines developed by King's College London identify kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water as effective for managing chronic constipation, challenging traditional high-fiber diets and promoting personalized, scientifically supported approaches for better quality of life.
Scientists at King's College London have created the world's hottest microengine, operating at temperatures hotter than the sun's core, which could revolutionize our understanding of thermodynamics and aid in developing treatments for diseases by improving knowledge of protein folding.
Researchers have created the smallest and hottest engine ever, achieving temperatures of 10 million Kelvins inside a microscopic particle, which challenges traditional thermodynamics and offers potential for simulating microscopic phenomena like protein folding.
New research from King’s College London provides evidence-based dietary guidelines for managing chronic constipation, highlighting foods like kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral-rich water, as well as supplements such as psyllium, probiotics, and magnesium oxide, while questioning the effectiveness of high-fiber diets and senna. The guidelines aim to improve patient care and quality of life through targeted dietary and lifestyle changes, though more high-quality research is needed.
Researchers from King's College London have developed a keratin-based substance derived from sheep wool that can help regenerate tooth enamel, potentially leading to new toothpaste or gels that restore dental health and address widespread dental decay issues. This innovative approach could be available within a few years and promotes sustainable use of waste materials.
Introducing smooth peanut butter to babies and continuing through early childhood can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies, according to research from King's College London. The study found that children who consumed peanut products up to age five were 71% less likely to develop an allergy, with the protection lasting into adolescence. This approach contrasts with previous advice to avoid peanuts, highlighting the importance of early exposure for immune system development.
A study by researchers at King's College London found that a daily fibre supplement, available at health food shops, can improve brain function in the over-60s in just 12 weeks. The study tested two plant fibre supplements, inulin and FOS, and found that the subjects taking the fibre supplements performed better in tests assessing brain function, showing improvement in memory tests associated with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, as well as in reaction time and processing speed. The researchers are excited about the potential of these cheap and readily available supplements to enhance brain health and memory in the aging population.