Integrating GABA and dopamine signals to regulate meal initiation

December 21, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study published in the

Drinking coffee may help prevent mental decline in people with atrial fibrillation

December 20, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published on Dec. 14, 2024 in

More calories — more consumption: Individuals with and without obesity both prefer high-calories food, study finds

December 19, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a study published December 17 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by

Is fake meat good to eat? Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians

December 18, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

There is mounting evidence suggesting that ultra processed foods (UPF) are bad for our health; but if you stick to a vegetarian diet, is that still the case? Plant-Based Meat

Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity

December 16, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in food intake and energy use. Modulating the action of these molecules could help fight obesity, say researchers at Université de Montréal’s

A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth

December 14, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a

Groundbreaking antidiabetic compound unveiled: HPH-15 reduces blood glucose level and combats fat accumulation

December 11, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Kumamoto University scientists have unveiled a novel compound, HPH-15, with dual effects of reducing blood glucose levels and combating fat accumulation, marking a significant leap in diabetes treatment innovation. Type

Flood disasters associated with preterm births and low birth weights

December 11, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Floods can shape someone’s health before they’re even born, according to new research. The findings will be presented on Tuesday, 10 December at AGU’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Eating dark chocolate linked with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

December 10, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Consuming dark, but not milk, chocolate may be associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public

Keto diet metabolite may power up CAR T cells to kill cancer

December 10, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according to a study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University