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Aug , 2024
Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment
Tag: Fatty Acids

Review of fasting-mimicking diets in cancer treatment

In a recent review published in Cell Metabolism, researchers present the role of cyclic fasting and fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) in cancer therapy. Study: Cyclic fasting-mimicking diet in cancer treatment: Preclinical and clinical evidence. Image Credit: vetre/Shutterstock.com FMDs have anticancer properties that potentiate conventional therapies and protect normal tissues. In phase 1/2 clinical studies, cyclic FMD […]

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Jul , 2024
Study identifies non-statin cholesterol drugs with potential to lower liver cancer risk
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Study identifies non-statin cholesterol drugs with potential to lower liver cancer risk

Past studies have suggested that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lower individuals’ risk of developing liver cancer. In a new study of non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications, one type was linked to lower risks of liver cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, […]

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Nov , 2023
Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?
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Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?

In a recent study published in Nutrients, a group of researchers explored the causal effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA)  risk using Mendelian randomization (MR) and genome-wide association studies (GWASs) data. Study: The Role of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Osteoarthritis: Insights from a Mendelian Randomization Study. Image Credit: KucherAV/Shutterstock.com Background  OA […]

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Oct , 2023
Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria play role in dendritic cell elongation
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Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria play role in dendritic cell elongation

Dendritic cells play a key role in the mammalian immune system. These cells are present throughout the human body and are known to capture foreign bodies, i.e., antigens, using extendable “arms” called dendrites. Once captured, dendritic cells present these substances to immune T cells, thereby initiating an immune response. Dendritic cells are responsive to their […]

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Oct , 2023
Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk
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Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of […]

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Oct , 2023
How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health
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How yogurt boosts skeletal muscle health

In a recent review article published in the journal Nutrients, scientists discuss the nutritional value of yogurt as a protein source and its effects on skeletal muscle health. Study: Nutritional Value of Yogurt as a Protein Source: Digestibility/Absorbability and Effects on Skeletal Muscle. Image Credit: Vladislav Noseek / Shutterstock.com Background Yogurt is a nutritious dairy product prepared by fermenting […]

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Oct , 2023
Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets
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Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets

  In a recent systemic review published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets compared to that of children and adolescents consuming meat-containing diets.   Study: Nutrient Intake and Status in Children and Adolescents Consuming Plant-Based Diets Compared to Meat-Eaters: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com Background Undernutrition remains a major […]

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Oct , 2023
How meal timing tunes your liver’s circadian rhythm
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How meal timing tunes your liver’s circadian rhythm

The circadian clock is fundamental to healthy metabolism and is determined by a central pacemaker in the brain. Peripheral clocks are found in almost all organs and are set to the central clock by various signals. A new study published in Nature Communications reports on one pathway that synchronizes the liver clock to the central […]

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Sep , 2023
Could baseline gut microbiota and metabolome help predict the durability of immune responses elicited by different COVID-19 vaccines?
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Could baseline gut microbiota and metabolome help predict the durability of immune responses elicited by different COVID-19 vaccines?

In a prospective longitudinal study published in the Journal of Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, researchers characterized the gut microbiota composition associated with the durability of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine-induced immunity. Additionally, they determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on long-term gut microbiota changes. To this end, they created two groups comprising people vaccinated with CoronaVac […]

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Sep , 2023
Neighborhood disadvantage associated with differences in microstructure of the brain’s cortex
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Neighborhood disadvantage associated with differences in microstructure of the brain’s cortex

You are what you eat, according to the adage. But it’s not just the body that’s impacted. According to research from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can affect food choices, weight gain and even the microstructure of the brain. The study, appearing in Communications Medicine, a Nature journal, finds […]
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