Cannabis use may quadruple the risk of developing diabetes
Cannabis use is linked to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing diabetes, according to an analysis…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Common genetic variants modify disease risk and clinical presentation in monogenic diabetes
Study populations This study complies with all relevant ethical regulation and was approved by the appropriate ethics committees.…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones
Even without overeating, ultra-processed foods cause men to gain more fat and absorb pollutants that damage fertility. Scientists…
Why Do We Need Sleep? Oxford Scientists Trace the Answer to Mitochondria
Oxford scientists have found that sleep may be triggered by tiny energy leaks in brain cell mitochondria, suggesting…
Research reveals molecular details of ME/CFS and long COVID
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While…
Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories
A tightly controlled clinical trial reveals that ultra-processed foods not only drive weight gain and worsen cholesterol levels…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
Ultra-processed foods harm reproductive and metabolic health
Over the past 50 years, rates of obesity and type-2 diabetes have soared, while sperm quality has plummeted.…
Eating more animal protein may slightly lower cancer mortality
New findings challenge the long-held belief that animal protein raises mortality risk, showing no harm for longevity and…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…