An extra burger meal a day eats the brain away
Neurodegeneration sets in earlier for those with unhealthy diets and lifestyle choices.... Read More...
Type 2 Diabetes
Gut bacteria’s connections to human health and disease
Study goes beyond evaluating the organisms in the microbiome, looking at the functions different bacteria may be performing.... Read More...
Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
Eating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.... Read More...
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Consumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.... Read More...
Insulin Signaling Failures in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Insulin signaling plays a role in regulating synaptic function, glucose homeostasis, and cognition, a new study reports. Impairments in insulin signaling result in metabolic defects, in addition to memory and learning deficits, mirroring the cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Insulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
HIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated Disorders
Researchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm
UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...
VAT Fat May Cause Pathogenic Obesity
Study reports type 2 diabetes and other obesity related health disorders depend on how the body stores excess fat. Researchers report visceral adipose tissue may be a cause of pathogenic obesity.... Read More...
How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans
According to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.... Read More...
Snacking May Increase Inflammation
Researchers report snacking can raise inflammation and contribute to metabolic diseases.... Read More...
Gene that Lets You Eat As Much As You Like Holds Promise Against Obesity
Removing the RCAN1 gene in mice reduced weight gain, even when the animals were fed high fat diets for prolonged periods of time. Researchers say the findings could help develop new treatments to help prevent obesity in humans.... Read More...