In a recent review published in the journal Diabetes Therapy, researchers weighed the evidence regarding ketogenic diets and their efficacy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes (GD). Their findings indicate that many questions on this subject remain unresolved and that many further investigations are needed before … Read more
Eggs vs Nuts: What’s healthier to eat for breakfast? IndiaTimes For Health, More Nuts, Beans and Whole Grains The New York Times Plant-based swaps may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, major review finds The Guardian How to make your food more healthier without giving up on taste IndiaTimes Is it better to eat plant-based foods than rely on … Read more
Rett syndrome is a rare devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects young girls and manifests as an impaired ability to walk and talk, along with characteristic ‘hand-wringing’ movements, seizures, and cognitive disability. This incurable condition results from mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene that impairs the role of the MeCP2 protein in … Read more
In a recent article published in the journal Nature Reviews Neurology, researchers discuss the efficacy of tau-targeting Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapies and strategies that can be implemented to improve these treatments, especially immunotherapies. Study: Tau-targeting therapies for Alzheimer disease: Current status and future directions. Image Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Background Since 2018, the prevalence of AD has increased … Read more
A recent review study published in Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care analyzed research on ketogenic diets, low-carb diets, weight loss, insulin regulation, muscle formation, endurance exercise, and more. It’s a comprehensive summary of what we know about the intersection of low-carb diets and muscle gains. The review suggests that limiting carbs can … Read more
A recent clinical trial report, published in Scientific Reports, compared the fecal levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and serum inflammatory markers between individuals under a low-carbohydrate (LCD) and a habitual (HD) diet. Study: A low-carb diet increases fecal short-chain fatty acids in feces of obese women following a weight-loss program: randomized feeding trial.Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background … Read more
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan created and improved artificial intelligence (AI) designs to synthesize a candidate compound for a new gastric acid inhibitor with a better binding affinity than existing drugs. Their findings, published in Communications Biology, suggest a new way to work in tandem with AI to develop pharmaceuticals. Stomach acid is a … Read more
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers assessed the sustainability of various diets based on protein sources, considering environmental, health, economic, and nutritional aspects. The study used data from a large French cohort. Study: The nature of protein intake as a discriminating factor of diet sustainability: a multi-criteria approach. Image Credit: Creative … Read more
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They also found that … Read more
In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more