Carb Cycling: How It Works & Whether It’s Actually Worth Trying

Carb Cycling: How It Works & Whether It’s Actually Worth Trying

Carb cycling is an eating pattern that involves cycling between low-carb and high-carb days. It’s rooted in the competitive weightlifting world. Bodybuilders have long used it as a way to deplete glycogen stores, lose water weight, and optimize exercise performance right before an event. Over the past few years, as low-carb eating patterns like the … Read more

New discovery could delay relapse in triple-negative breast cancer

New discovery could delay relapse in triple-negative breast cancer

A team of researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that dormant tumor cells surviving chemotherapy can be targeted through the inhibition of a specific protein called P-glycoprotein (P-gp). This discovery opens up new possibilities for delaying relapse and is particularly relevant for aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), for which there are currently … Read more

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

Breast cancer patients treated with alpelisib have elevated rates of high blood sugar

New research has uncovered elevated rates of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, among patients with breast cancer who are treated with the oral medication alpelisib. The results are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Alpelisib targets the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) protein that is involved in cell growth and when … Read more

5 Low-Carb Protein-Rich Chicken Recipes

5 Low-Carb Protein-Rich Chicken Recipes

These five low-carb, protein-rich chicken recipes offer a delicious way to enjoy your favorite protein while maintaining a balanced diet. Whether you prefer a hearty stir-fry, a comforting soup, or a fresh salad, these recipes provide a variety of options to suit your taste buds and dietary needs. Read on! Updated Sep 25, 2023 | … Read more

Could CaMKK2 enzyme be the key to treating bipolar disorder?

Could CaMKK2 enzyme be the key to treating bipolar disorder?

A recent review published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry explores the calcium-calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase-2 (CaMKK2) signaling pathway as a contributor to bipolar disorder pathogenesis and key treatment target. By targeting this protein-coding enzyme, CaMKK2, which is associated with many neuronal and metabolic processes, scientists may be able to develop new treatment strategies for bipolar disorder. … Read more

Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?

Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored the published literature about hemp seeds to understand their nutritional properties, focusing on their role in vegetarian diets as a source of proteins, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, and minerals. As hemp contains antioxidants and phytochemicals, it may prove to be a promising supplement for … Read more

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

$1.47 million grant awarded to TTUHSC for maternal health research

According to a study recently published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal morbidity and mortality rates in Texas during the last two decades have more than doubled from 1999 (10.3 deaths per 100,000 births) to 2019 (21.9 deaths per 100,000 births). This rate not only exceeds the national average (17.4 in 2018), … Read more

Rise and shine with a diabetes-friendly breakfast

Rise and shine with a diabetes-friendly breakfast

Tofu scramble Picky eaters are sometimes described as chowing down from a limited menu. For people with diabetes, a limited menu may be the norm to keep the condition at bay. That may make choosing food for breakfast seem difficult. But there are options when you have time or when you’re on the go. The … Read more

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

Unlocking the potential of the ketogenic diet: studies reveal health benefits

In a recent editorial published in Nutrients, researchers reported on the effects of the ketogenic diet (KD) on various aspects of metabolic and endocrinal health. Editorial: Editorial for “The Role of Ketogenic Diet in Human Health and Diseases”: The Multifaceted Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Health and Disease. Image Credit: Nina Firsova/Shutterstock.com This ranged from … Read more