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Some thoughts about replicating the PISCES trial of #fishoils in individuals with #ESKD receiving #hemodialysis
#nephrology #cardiology #nutrition

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chrisarg_the-pisces-trial-creates-some-a-interesting-activity-7416858076605075456-0rvI

The PISCES trial creates some a interesting conundrum for D&I. On the one hand we have a very solid result found in a well executed trial. On the other hand we have an intervention that has not dazzled the world in non-dialysis settings and despite the credible arguments about dose and prevailing "n3 deficiency in ESRD) these previous underwhelming results make nephrologists skeptical. Skepticism demands replication, but how can one replicate? Here are my thoughts: First, the intervention: the fish oils used in replication should be of the same amount (4g/day) and composition (EPA/DHA ratio of 2:1 to deliver at least 2.4 of the former and 0.8 g of the latter) Second, the outcome: it makes little sense to power against a precise relative risk since this would inflate the sample size. Instead, I would power against a directional outcome: the intervention should deliver a benefit at least as great as things as we adopted in the past. For example high flux dialyzers were eventually associated with reductions in cardiovascular and all cause mortality of around 15 to 20%. Third the design. I presume everyone will like to run this on the cheap by adopting a cluster randomized design but this would be a non-smart design in my opinion for a number of reasons: there are still seasonal and covid / flu related variations in morbidity and mortality, so unless you can get the right units enrolled and delivery synchronized, you will end up confounding results with these trends. Even in the absence of such trends, variability in mortality among dialysis units is HUGE , so why shoot yourself in the foot by basing the results on a design that is open to this confounding? Finally variation in diet and intake of n3 by region would also unnecessarily increase variation and noise in the results. For these reasons, a traditional design that randomizes in strata of units would be preferable. Having done the tedious work of armchair thinking, when can we start the replication?

Hacker News

@h4ckernews@mastodon.social · 2 weeks ago

Eat Real Food – Introducing the New Pyramid

https://realfood.gov

#HackerNews #EatRealFood #FoodPyramid #HealthyEating #Nutrition #RealFood

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@Bridgemakes@friendsofdesoto.social · 3 weeks ago

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@Bridgemakes@friendsofdesoto.social · 3 weeks ago

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@egonw@mastodon.social · last month

@Quasit quite a challenge to rule out any perception effect. I can easily imagine that we are wired to just like fatty, salty things in winter more?

Anyone knows of a #nutrition study around this topic?

Nick Byrd, Ph.D.

@ByrdNick@nerdculture.de · last month

This story about the causes of Parkinson’s is a microcosm of how lifestyle and environment are way more predictive of disease and mortality than #genetics.

https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-thought-parkinsons-was-in-our-genes-it-might-be-in-the-water/

#EPA #toxicology #policy #exercise #diet #nutrition #epidemiology #wellbeing #health #science
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WIRED

Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water

New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · last month

🤔One of the most underrated tools for long term #weightloss? A basic #food scale.

➡️Not for restriction. For awareness. For #education.

💪🏾I’ve lost over 90 pounds and kept it off. For over 20 years as a certified personal trainer, I’ve helped clients lose anywhere from 5 to 150 pounds and keep it off.

🎯When we understand what’s on our plate, we’re not guessing. We’re choosing. And that’s where real, lifelong change begins.

#fitness #fatloss #nutrition #Boston #health #lifestyle #coach

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · 2 months ago

🔥 PSA: Long-Term #WeightLoss Is Achievable

✅First step: Skip the pseudoscience. Ditch the gimmicks. Ignore the grifters.

💪🏾 With 20+ years as a certified personal trainer, I’ve helped real people lose 5 to 120+ pounds—and more importantly, keep it off.

▶️In this video, I break down:
• #FatLoss vs. #Muscle Gain (and why the scale lies)
• Cardio & Overtraining (what most people get wrong)
• Why Consistency > Intensity for real, lasting change

#health #science #nutrition #fitness #boston

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · 2 months ago

#Trump admin to fire worker for TV interview about #SNAP
The employee warned that the #shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the #FederalGovernment to put #food on the table.

#censorship #authoritarianism #dictatorship #law #labor #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/13/usda-worker-snap-benefits-interview/

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai replied · 2 months ago

The employee, Ellen Mei, a program specialist at the #Food & #Nutrition Service who is furloughed, was interviewed on MSNBC on Oct 2, during the early days of the #shutdown, to talk about how the impasse in Washington would impact her team, as well as the work they do. Mei is also president of the National Treasury Employees #Union’s Chapter 255, which represents employees at #USDA’s Food & Nutrition Service in the Northeast.
#Trump #law #labor #SNAP #Constitution #FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · 2 months ago

🙏🏽Grateful beyond words.

😋 Today in my SPARTA Strength Class at the Malden Senior Center, I was gifted three acts of kindness from three rockstar💪🏾 members: homemade Italian stuffed peppers, crisp apples, and refreshing coconut water.

#food #nutrition #Kindness #Gratitude #maldenma #northshorema #fruits #community

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@h4ckernews@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

Anxiety disorders tied to low levels of choline in the brain

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-anxiety-disorders-essential-nutrient-brain.html

#HackerNews #Anxiety #Disorders #Choline #Brain #Health #MentalHealth #Nutrition

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@bicmay@med-mastodon.com · 3 months ago

"People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown."

https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-food-lines-snap-6b55e2c21c0198f3309f3a45a55f33b6

#PublicHealth #food #FoodInsecurity #nutrition #FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #poverty #shutdown #USpol

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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown.

Bích-Mây Nguyễn :verified:

@bicmay@med-mastodon.com · 3 months ago

https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-food-lines-snap-6b55e2c21c0198f3309f3a45a55f33b6

#PublicHealth #food #FoodInsecurity #nutrition #FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #poverty #shutdown #USpol

AP News

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown.

Hacker News

@h4ckernews@mastodon.social · 3 months ago

The foods that make you smell more attractive

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20251031-the-foods-that-make-you-smell-more-attractive

#HackerNews #foods #smell #attractive #attractiveness #health #lifestyle #nutrition

The foods that make you smell more attractive

Garlic, alcohol, meat and even fasting can affect our body odour – and alter how appealing our scent is to others.

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Nikolas Kozloff

@Nikolas@federated.press · 4 months ago

Sounds like I should eat one #pineapple 🍍, 20 #apples and a bushel of #bananas every day...or we could just ban #cars

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095620.htm #airquality #diet #fruits #nutrition #Climate #brooklyn

ScienceDaily

Fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs

Eating more fruit could help protect lungs from air pollution damage, particularly in women. Researchers point to antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in fruit as possible defenses against harmful airborne particles.

Nikolas Kozloff

@Nikolas@federated.press · 4 months ago

Sounds like I should eat one #pineapple 🍍, 20 #apples and a bushel of #bananas every day...or we could just ban #cars

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095620.htm #airquality #diet #fruits #nutrition #Climate #brooklyn

ScienceDaily

Fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · 4 months ago

Hunger doesn’t take days off.💔

👟I'm currently on my walk for Bread of Life's annual fundraiser in Malden—check out the video to see why this work is so important!

🚨Did you know 1 in 8 families in #America faces hunger? And 60% of older adult households are forced to choose between groceries and paying utilities.

🔊Please like, share and drop your local food pantry or meal program in the comments—you never know who might see it and need it.

#HungerActionMonth #community #snap #food #nutrition

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · 6 months ago

📣Fun Fitness Fact:
Where does the fat actually go?💨

➡️ It’s one of the most common questions I get from long-term clients—and the answer surprises most people.

❌It doesn’t melt. You don’t sweat it out. And it’s definitely not torched by a magic supplement.

🎥 Check out this video to learn what really happens when you lose fat.

#weightloss #fatloss #personaltrainer #health #nutrition #science #facts #boston #northshorema #exercisescience #health

Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)

@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to · 6 months ago

📣 Pro Tip: Ditch the Daily Weigh-Ins!
➡️ Weekly trends > daily noise.

📚 Fun fact: Studies show that consistency—not gimmicks, shortcuts, or fads—is one of the biggest predictors of long-term weight loss success.

#weightloss #fitness #facts #nutrition #personaltrainer #mentalhealth #Boston #health #coach #tips