metabolism

Intermittent Fasting May Prevent Liver Cancer, New Research Shows

Health
Sarah Carter

Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. German researchers found that a 5:2 ...

Brown Fat’s “Off Switch” Discovery Combats Obesity

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers have made significant discoveries about brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is known for its calorie-burning capabilities. Their study identifies a ...

New Research Suggests That Cutting Exposure to Common Chemicals Could Slow Aging

Health
Sarah Carter

Researchers at Nagoya University have linked aldehydes, byproducts from alcohol, pollution, and smoke, to premature aging and DNA damage, proposing potential strategies ...

Keto Diet May Improve Mental Health Symptoms

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new pilot study presents a compelling case for the ketogenic diet as a dual-action treatment for individuals with serious mental ...

Tardigrade Proteins Slow Aging in Human Cells

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Researchers have discovered that proteins from tardigrades, known for surviving extreme conditions, can slow molecular processes in human cells, offering promising applications ...

New Research Indicates That Popular Diabetes Drug Could Impact Brain Development During Pregnancy

Health
Sarah Carter

Research indicates that metformin, while beneficial for pregnant animals, might not positively affect their offspring, underscoring the complexity of managing gestational diabetes ...

THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). ...

Metabolic Markers of Depression Identified

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers revealed a crucial link between cellular metabolism and major depressive disorder, particularly in treatment-refractory cases and suicidal ideation. This research ...

Iron accumulation drives fibrosis, senescence and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Cells Human melanoma cells (SK-MEL-103, kindly provided by M.S. Soengas, Spanish National Cancer Research Centre), mouse endothelial cells (H5V), HUVECs (H5V and ...

Metabolic Rise in Hippocampus Unveils Alzheimer’s Early Footprint

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers reveal a surprising early phase in Alzheimer’s disease development: a metabolic boost in the hippocampus. Studying mice resembling human Alzheimer’s ...