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Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

Researchers reviewed the impact of various diets, including ketogenic and low-fat vegan, on reducing the frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine attacks, suggesting that dietary changes could complement traditional treatments.

13 Oct 2024

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Research uncovers the critical role of carnitine transporters in maintaining fertility by regulating energy metabolism and protecting reproductive cells from oxidative stress. It suggests new pathways for treating infertility through carnitine supplementation and targeted therapies.

6 Oct 2024

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

Study confirms that adherence to a ketogenic diet reduces all-cause mortality risk by 24% without increasing cardiovascular mortality in a large US cohort. Findings support KD as a beneficial intervention for long-term health.

3 Oct 2024

Study reveals positive correlation between type 2 immunity and long-term cancer remission

Results from a preclinical study in mice, led by EPFL, and a collaborative clinical study in patients show that the type 2 immune response – associated with parasitic infection and thought to play a negative role in cancer immunity – is positively correlated with long-term cancer remission.

26 Sep 2024

Microbial biomarkers identified in lupus and IBD offer pathways for targeted therapies

Research connects gut microbiota to lupus and IBD, uncovering microbial markers and pathways that could inform targeted therapies for autoimmune disorders.

24 Sep 2024

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

Researchers from Deakin University reveal how yoyo dieting disrupts gut health, leading to weight regain and obesity-related complications. The study highlights the roles of gut microbiota, hormones, and inflammation in the weight cycling process.

23 Sep 2024

Researchers identify bacterial strains to combat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time.

19 Sep 2024

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

A ketogenic diet restored menstrual cycles in all women with PCOS in a study, with over half of those desiring pregnancy achieving it. The diet could be a promising approach to enhance fertility.

15 Sep 2024

Low manganese levels found to worsen inflammatory bowel conditions

Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of the micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.

13 Sep 2024

Advanced insulin pump technology improves diabetes management for marathon runners

A series of case reports to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept), describe how a technology giving insulin doses informed by an insulin pump algorithm helped three adults with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugars enabling them to lead more active lives, and even run marathons.

13 Sep 2024

Fear of hypoglycemia limits physical activity in adults with type 1 diabetes

Despite high use of continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pump therapy, fear of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) remains a significant barrier to physical activity and exercise for adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

12 Sep 2024

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Study reveals that well-designed low-carbohydrate diets can meet or exceed essential nutrient requirements while promoting favorable fatty acid and sodium-to-potassium ratios, which may reduce chronic disease risks.

5 Sep 2024

Lipidomics and metabolomics as potential biomarkers for breast cancer progression

This review highlights the potential of lipidomic and metabolomic biomarkers in predicting breast cancer prognosis and therapy response, enhancing patient care.

5 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria pathways directly linked to insomnia risk identified

Study uncovers a causal link between specific gut microbiome metabolic pathways and insomnia, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for improving sleep quality.

3 Sep 2024

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

3 Sep 2024

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Study reviews the molecular mechanisms by which caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and the ketogenic diet promote healthy aging.

2 Sep 2024

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

The study found that carbohydrates prevent gout, whereas free sugars have the opposite impact.

2 Sep 2024

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

Recent research highlights the role of diet in cancer prevention, emphasizing Mediterranean and plant-based diets while noting risks associated with red meat.

2 Sep 2024

Long-term low-dose cannabis reverses brain aging in mice

A low-dose long-term administration of cannabis can not only reverse aging processes in the brain, but also has an anti-aging effect.

22 Aug 2024

The surprising role of RNA in immune interactions

In a groundbreaking exploration of cell surface biology, Ryan Flynn has uncovered a surprising role for RNA outside the confines of the cell. Flynn's research, which focuses on the biology of cell surface RNA, led to the discovery that certain RNAs are chemically linked to glycans-;complex carbohydrate polymers found on the cell surface.

22 Aug 2024

Carbohydrate News and Research

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Simple dietary changes may help reduce migraine severity and medication use

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Ketogenic diet lowers mortality by 24% while maintaining heart health

Study reveals positive correlation between type 2 immunity and long-term cancer remission

Microbial biomarkers identified in lupus and IBD offer pathways for targeted therapies

Yoyo dieting alters gut health, driving weight regain and inflammation

Researchers identify bacterial strains to combat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

Low manganese levels found to worsen inflammatory bowel conditions

Advanced insulin pump technology improves diabetes management for marathon runners

Fear of hypoglycemia limits physical activity in adults with type 1 diabetes

Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Lipidomics and metabolomics as potential biomarkers for breast cancer progression

Gut bacteria pathways directly linked to insomnia risk identified

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

Long-term low-dose cannabis reverses brain aging in mice

The surprising role of RNA in immune interactions

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