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·February 7, 2025·3 min read

Ketogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with Bipolar

Researchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder. The 16-week trial will involve 40 participants aged 12-21, who will follow a ketogenic diet while their mood symptoms, metabolic markers, and adherence to the diet are monitored.

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·January 30, 2025·5 min read

Unhealthy Diet Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Young Adults

Diets high in processed meat, fast food, and sugary drinks accelerate biological aging, even in young adults. Researchers measured biological age using epigenetic clocks, which track gene regulation changes over time. Participants with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables showed slower aging, suggesting dietary choices influence how quickly the body ages.

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·January 18, 2025·7 min read

Processed Red Meat Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

A study of over 133,000 individuals found that consuming processed red meat daily increases dementia risk by up to 13%, while replacing it with alternatives like nuts, legumes, or fish may lower the risk by 20%. Higher processed meat intake was associated with accelerated cognitive aging and increased subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

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·January 15, 2025·5 min read

Food Memories Drive Overeating and Obesity

A new study identifies neurons in the hippocampus that store food-specific memories, directly influencing overeating and body weight. These neurons, which encode memories for sugar and fat, act as "memory traces" that drive dietary behavior and metabolism.

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·January 10, 2025·3 min read

How Fiber Fuels Anti-Cancer Gene Activity

Fiber digestion produces short-chain fatty acids like propionate and butyrate, which directly alter gene expression with anti-cancer effects, according to new research. The study found that these fatty acids influence genes involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, key processes that control tumor growth. Researchers demonstrated these epigenetic changes in human cells and mouse models, highlighting fiber's systemic impact on health.

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·January 9, 2025·4 min read

High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These "cheesecake rats" were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed more conservative choices in gambling tasks, opting for smaller, safer rewards.

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·January 4, 2025·4 min read

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

A new study reveals that the Mediterranean diet may enhance cognitive function by altering gut microbiota. Rats fed a Mediterranean-style diet showed distinct bacterial changes linked to better memory, cognitive flexibility, and working memory compared to those on a Western diet.

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·December 13, 2024·6 min read

Hair Regeneration Slowed by Intermittent Fasting

New research shows that intermittent fasting, while beneficial for metabolic health, may slow hair regrowth by impairing hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs). In mice, fasting caused HFSCs to undergo apoptosis during extended fasting periods due to oxidative stress and free fatty acid buildup.

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·December 10, 2024·5 min read

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in aging. Excess non-heme iron, which accumulates over time, contributes to oxidative stress and can impair memory and executive function.

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·December 9, 2024·4 min read

Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, affecting millions worldwide, may be alleviated by adopting a healthy diet, according to new research. A new study found that eating more vegetables, fruits, grains, lean proteins, and dairy was linked to less pain, especially among women, regardless of body weight.

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·December 7, 2024·5 min read

Ketogenic Diet Enhances CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Researchers have found that a ketogenic diet boosts CAR T cell therapy effectiveness by enhancing tumor control and survival in mice with lymphoma. The key is beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), a metabolite produced during ketosis, which CAR T cells prefer as an energy source over glucose. Laboratory models showed that BHB supplementation led to complete cancer remission in most mice and enhanced CAR T cell expansion.

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·December 2, 2024·5 min read

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Researchers identified specific plant compounds that provide antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, contributing to brain health beyond basic nutrition. By analyzing plant-based foods like lemon balm, sage, and elderberry, scientists linked compounds such as phenolics and terpenes to benefits like reducing oxidative stress and scavenging harmful reactive species.

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Ketogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with Bipolar

Unhealthy Diet Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Young Adults

Processed Red Meat Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Food Memories Drive Overeating and Obesity

How Fiber Fuels Anti-Cancer Gene Activity

High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Mediterranean Diet Improves Memory via Gut Microbiome Changes

Hair Regeneration Slowed by Intermittent Fasting

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Chronic Pain

Ketogenic Diet Enhances CAR-T Cancer Therapy

Six Plant-Based Compounds Show Neuroprotective Potential

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption

Disrupted Neuronal Microexons Drive Hyperarousal and Insomnia

AI Intelligence Is Not Consciousness

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