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Tag: health & medicine

Medical foods for PKU diet enter phase II clinical trials

Mealtimes aren’t quite as enjoyable for people with phenylketonuria (PKU) as they are for the rest of us. Those with this genetic disorder have to get their protein by drinking a foul-tasting amino acid “formula.” At the same time, they must avoid natural proteins – eschewing burgers, ice cream and even regular bread – because they lack the enzyme needed to process phenylalanine, one of the 19 amino acids that comprise protein.

New study will explore impact of exercise on pulmonary hypertension

For sufferers of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), maintaining healthy heart function isn’t as simple as going for a jog every morning. Patients need to do all they can to slow damage to their heart, and exercise can improve potentially improve their quality of life.