University Of Aberdeen

This study looked at whether a daily prebiotic supplement (Molkosan®) could improve blood sugar and other health markers in people with type 2 diabetes. Twelve adults took a low dose (20 ml per day) for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in glucose tolerance, insulin levels, …

This study looked at whether visits from therapy animals can improve mood, behavior, and quality of life for people with moderate to severe dementia living in nursing homes. Researchers observed 20 participants and compared animal visits to other activities. The goal was to see i…

This study talked to 50 adults with long-term (non-cancer) pain and their healthcare providers to learn about their experiences managing pain in primary care. The goal was to use this information to create a decision aid tool that helps patients and doctors make informed choices …

This study looked at whether having COVID-19 makes people more likely to develop a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Researchers reviewed medical records of 347 patients who had a CT scan of their lungs. They compared those who tested positive for COVID-19 with thos…

This study looked at how bacteria in our gut change foods like leafy greens, berries, oats, and plant proteins into substances that might help prevent cancer. Seven healthy adults ate a diet rich in these foods, and researchers measured the compounds produced in their stool, bloo…

This study followed 326 people newly diagnosed with glaucoma or high eye pressure to see how many got worse over 2 to 4 years of standard monitoring in hospital eye clinics. Researchers measured the rate of disease progression and looked for factors that might predict worsening. …

This completed study interviewed 12 patients waiting for either a colonoscopy or a colon capsule endoscopy. The goal was to understand what factors are most important to them when deciding between these two colon tests. Researchers used telephone interviews and analyzed the conve…

This study looked at how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) found in processed foods like whey protein affect metabolism and memory. Twenty-four healthy, sedentary adults (young and older) drank milkshakes with high or low AGEs and fat. Researchers measured blood markers and …

This study looked at how melatonin, a hormone known for sleep and as an antioxidant, changes during pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin and its main byproduct in the blood of 60 women across each trimester. The goal was to gather basic information to help design larger stud…

This study looked at whether the placenta produces the high levels of melatonin seen in late pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin in the blood of 15 women before and after a planned C-section, and in the umbilical cord and placenta. The goal was to understand where the melat…

This completed study from the University of Aberdeen looked at how dietary fiber supplements might influence prostate cancer. Researchers gave mice different fibers (inulin, pectin, hemp hull) along with stool samples from healthy men over 60. They then measured changes in gut ba…

This study tested whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy adults and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if the sto…

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber, psyllium and inulin, affect gut bacteria and related substances in healthy adults over 60. Participants took each fiber or a placebo for two weeks, with breaks in between. The goal was to see if some people respond better to fi…