A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a…
Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Triggers Weight Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a powerful neural pathway that triggers the rapid loss of all body fat—including “stubborn”…
Osteoprotegerin links bone metabolism to cardiovascular disease
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Osteoprotegerin (OPG), a glycoprotein in the tumor…
Magnesium lower fasting blood sugar in older adults
A carefully controlled trial finds that magnesium can lower fasting glucose in older adults with magnesium deficiency, but…
Is Black Coffee Good For You? Benefits & Pro Drinking Tips
There haven’t been a lot of studies done on this directly, but the short answer is: maybe. “In…
Normal BMI hides nutritional gaps in alcohol use disorder
A sweeping review shows that while calorie intake and BMI often appear normal in people with alcohol use…
Study uncovers genes and proteins likely to play a causal role in Type 2 diabetes
An international study co-led by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Helmholtz Munich in Germany has…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Genes Tie Gut Motility to Surprising Nutrient: Vitamin B1
Analyzing data from more than 268,000 people, researchers found that genes involved in thiamine (vitamin B1) metabolism play…
Wild Blueberries Show Promise in Fight against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are North American perennial plants rich in polyphenols, including flavonoids, beneficial to human health.…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…