Huazhong University Of Science And Technology

This study tested whether alpha linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in flaxseed oil, can improve blood sugar levels in people with elevated glucose. 94 adults with high blood sugar or well-controlled type 2 diabetes took ALA or a placebo in a crossover design. Researchers meas…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin D3 and prebiotics (a type of fiber) every day for 6 months could improve heart health in adults with type 2 diabetes. 190 people participated. The researchers measured changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut bacteria. The goal was …

This study looked at whether taking a soluble dietary fiber supplement can improve sperm quality in men with obesity. 74 men took either fiber or a placebo for a period of time. The goal was to see if fiber could help with sperm movement, shape, and count, which are often poor in…

This study tested two ways to manage pain after total hip replacement: a newer nerve block called QLESP versus the standard numbing injection around the joint. 68 adults were enrolled to see which method reduced the need for opioid painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery.…

This study looked at whether adding fire-needle acupuncture to regular acupuncture can improve pregnancy outcomes for women who have had multiple failed IVF attempts. Researchers compared three groups of 100 women: those who received no acupuncture, regular acupuncture alone, or …

This study tested whether taking a probiotic called Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi66 every day for 8 months can improve bowel function in healthy adults who have fewer than 5 bowel movements per week. 117 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the probio…

This study tested whether using a large language model (LLM) like DeepSeek helps people make better self-diagnoses and care decisions for common illnesses. Over 6,300 adults in China read health scenarios and made guesses before and after using either an LLM or a search engine. T…

This completed study followed 3000 cancer patients to see how different treatments help prevent and manage neutropenia (low white blood cell count) after chemotherapy. The goal was to find which approaches work best and improve patients' quality of life. Researchers observed real…