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Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Research found a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatic illnesses. The findings suggest that reducing UPF intake could be key to enhancing liver health and well-being.

25 Oct 2023

Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans

A new study by UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers has shown a high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans.

25 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

The use of resistant potato starch (RPS), to modify gut microbial metabolism.

24 Oct 2023

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Investigating tumor and gut microbiome traits that impact chemoradiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

Just 48 hours after her birth in a Seattle-area hospital in 2021, Layla Babayev was undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction.

23 Oct 2023

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

Coffee and genetics: A complex blend impacting kidney health

Researchers dive into the intricate connection between caffeine consumption and genetic predisposition, uncovering paradoxical effects on kidney function.

22 Oct 2023

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

Researchers investigate the relationship between obesity types and serum leptin (LEP) and adiponectin (ADP) levels, shedding light on metabolic differences in various obesity phenotypes. Their findings highlight correlations between adipokines, glucose utilization, lipid metabolism, and obesity-related metabolic disorders.

22 Oct 2023

New method to study gut microbiome opens door to new medical opportunities

The more diverse species in your gut, the better it is for your health. Now an international team led by the Hudson Institute of Medical Research has found a way to determine which species are important and how they interact to create a healthy microbiome.

20 Oct 2023

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

The effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes.

20 Oct 2023

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Researchers discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial to explore the impact of diet on breast cancer recurrence.

20 Oct 2023

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Potato starch supplement may help prevent gvhd in bone marrow transplant patients

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone marrow transplant patients.

19 Oct 2023

Lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drive resistance to radiation therapy

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drives resistance to radiation therapy, suggesting that lactic acid-producing bacteria present in various cancers may serve as novel therapeutic targets.

19 Oct 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Study shows high prevalence of thyroid cancer among transgender female veterans

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Coffee and genetics: A complex blend impacting kidney health

Hormone levels tied to metabolic health in obesity

New method to study gut microbiome opens door to new medical opportunities

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

Potato starch supplement may help prevent gvhd in bone marrow transplant patients

Lactate-producing intratumoral bacteria drive resistance to radiation therapy

SNSF prize winner investigates the role of intestinal bacteria in morbid obesity

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production