Francisco Câmara Ferreira
@fcamaraferreira.bsky.social
Vegan athlete Ⓥ, humanist, biodiversity genomics scientist & health coach based in Barcelona raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease research, and to promote a healthier, more ethical and sustainable lifestyle (https://linktr.ee/thehealthcoach.scientist)
The data presented supports the conclusion that carotenoids (particularly lutein and zeaxanthin) are most strongly linked to protecting against cognitive decline in individuals with the highest genetic risk (APOE ε4 carriers), with a more modest and less consistent effect in the general population
Apolipoprotein E ε4-dependent associations between carotenoids and cognitive decline: Findings from the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative delay) randomized controlled trial - PubMed
Higher plasma carotenoid concentrations were associated with slower cognitive decline in APOE ε4 carriers, potentially mitigating genetic risk. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02817074.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The data presented supports the conclusion that carotenoids (particularly lutein and zeaxanthin) are most strongly linked to protecting against cognitive decline in individuals with the highest genetic risk (APOE ε4 carriers), with a more modest and less consistent effect in the general population
The key takeaway? Vegans & vegetarians had gut bacteria linked to lower inflammation and better heart and metabolic health, while omnivores (esp. those eating more red meat) had microbes associated with higher blood pressure and cholesterol.
Gut microbiome signatures of vegan, vegetarian and omnivore diets and associated health outcomes across 21,561 individuals - PubMed
As plant-based diets gain traction, interest in their impacts on the gut microbiome is growing. However, little is known about diet-pattern-specific metagenomic profiles across populations. Here we considered 21,561 individuals spanning 5 independent, multinational, human cohorts to map how differen …
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November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The key takeaway? Vegans & vegetarians had gut bacteria linked to lower inflammation and better heart and metabolic health, while omnivores (esp. those eating more red meat) had microbes associated with higher blood pressure and cholesterol.
Findings? Widespread under-performance. Most hospitals are missing a major opportunity to improve patient health, slash their carbon footprint, and meet sustainability targets by not prioritizing plant-based options. A simple, untapped fix.
How Sustainable Are Hospital Menus in the United Kingdom? Identifying Untapped Potential Based on a Novel Scoring System for Plant-Based Provisions - PubMed
Despite national recommendations to shift towards plant-forward diets, NHS hospitals currently show little commitment and provide limited offerings in this regard. The novel scoring system offers a practical framework for monitoring progress and guiding hospitals towards environmentally sustainable, …
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Findings? Widespread under-performance. Most hospitals are missing a major opportunity to improve patient health, slash their carbon footprint, and meet sustainability targets by not prioritizing plant-based options. A simple, untapped fix.
"The systematic review provides evidence that fruits, vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds, cocoa, and tea, as well as following a Mediterranean diet are the most effective dietary strategies for improving endothelial function as measured by FMD." ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
The effects of whole foods and dietary patterns on flow-mediated dilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diet is a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which remain
the leading cause of death worldwide. Impaired endothelial function is an early predictor
of CVD and an important ...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"The systematic review provides evidence that fruits, vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds, cocoa, and tea, as well as following a Mediterranean diet are the most effective dietary strategies for improving endothelial function as measured by FMD." ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
Reposted by Francisco Câmara Ferreira
🚀 Unveiling the secrets of cattle and sheep mites!
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
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#Cattle #Genomics
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🚀 Unveiling the secrets of cattle and sheep mites!
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
"(...)shifting to healthier, climate-friendly diets and more sustainable agricultural systems would massively cut pollution, greenhouse gases and deforestation, potentially saving over ten million lives a year.”
Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year, warns new Lancet Countdown report
WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued ove...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"(...)shifting to healthier, climate-friendly diets and more sustainable agricultural systems would massively cut pollution, greenhouse gases and deforestation, potentially saving over ten million lives a year.”
Poultry Is Major Source of Urinary Tract Infection
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Poultry Is Major Source of Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), the most common form of bacterial infection, are commonly caused by meat-borne bacteria, according to new research out of Southern California.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Poultry Is Major Source of Urinary Tract Infection
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October 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"(...)mounting evidence challenges the notion that moderate alcohol consumption is protective of either the heart or brain. We should support our patients in reducing alcohol intake and certainly not encourage uptake of this habit for improving their health."
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Alcohol: Bad for Heart, Brain, and Cognition?
Dr JoAnn Manson uses new study findings to explain how we’ve been misled about the health risk of alcohol consumption — no matter the amount.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"(...)mounting evidence challenges the notion that moderate alcohol consumption is protective of either the heart or brain. We should support our patients in reducing alcohol intake and certainly not encourage uptake of this habit for improving their health."
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– 89 The Impact of Physical Activity on Brain Health in APOE e4 Carriers and Non-Carriers: A Narrative Review url: academic.oup.com/acn/article-...
A – 89 The Impact of Physical Activity on Brain Health in APOE e4 Carriers and Non-Carriers: A Narrative Review
AbstractObjective. Dementia is a leading cause of disability and mortality among older adults, and cognitive decline has become a growing public health iss
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October 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
– 89 The Impact of Physical Activity on Brain Health in APOE e4 Carriers and Non-Carriers: A Narrative Review url: academic.oup.com/acn/article-...
Analysis and valuation of the health and climate change cobenefits of dietary change | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Analysis and valuation of the health and climate change cobenefits of dietary change | PNAS
What we eat greatly influences our personal health and the environment we all share.
Recent analyses have highlighted the likely dual health and en...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Analysis and valuation of the health and climate change cobenefits of dietary change | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...