How body fat affects hunger hormones more than diet
Why do people with different body types respond differently to the same meal? Study: Do Nutritional Status and…
Consuming fat before carbohydrates reduces post-meal blood glucose
In treating diabetes, post-meal elevation of glucose levels is an important therapeutic target. Existing clinical studies indicate that…
Epilepsy drugs may reduce effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives
People with epilepsy who use certain hormonal birth control methods may be at risk for reduced contraceptive effectiveness…
Scientists find a way to boost plant grow without sacrificing immunity
Colorado State University researchers found that restoring cytokinin signaling in immune-activated Arabidopsis thaliana improved growth and reproductive output…
Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
Stevia tastes sweet, but does your body react as if sugar is coming?
Researchers tested stevia alone and alongside glucose across three metabolic groups to see whether sweetness with little or…
Higher BPA exposure tracked with higher estrogen and progesterone in women
Everyday exposure to plastics, packaged foods, bottled drinks, and cosmetics may be shaping hormone patterns in ways researchers…
Finnish study links habitual coffee consumption to healthier body metabolism
Coffee is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to…
Bipolar disorder: New research uncovers pathway to earlier detection
When psychologist Zsofi de Haan started suffering low moods in her early teenage years, it was put down…
Glittery poo unlocks fertility clues in rhinos at Monarto Safari Park
South Australian zookeepers at looking for sparkles in the unlikeliest of places — “big nuggets” of rhinoceros poo.…
Men’s Testosterone Levels Have Fallen by Half in 50 Years and Scientists Are Worried
Image credits: Julien Tromeur. Something keeps happening to men’s hormones. Across nearly 50 years and five countries, testosterone…
Some statins may increase erectile dysfunction risk
Could the type of statin matter for men’s sexual health? A Mendelian randomization study suggests lipophilic statins may…