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Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.

Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

21 Dec 2023

Deciphering how amino acids control cell growth and autophagy in yeast

Amino acids are the building blocks of life. We obtain them from the food we eat, and the body uses them to make proteins, which in turn are used for growth, development, and a multitude of other functions.

21 Dec 2023

New study pinpoints mitochondria as key player in dietary fat-cancer connection

The research study is entitled "The Central Role of Mitochondria in the Relationship between Dietary Lipids and Cancer Progression". It revealed new findings on the factors that influence the development of diseases, such as the particularly interesting relationship between dietary fats and the development of cancer.

20 Dec 2023

New mechanism that regulates dietary lipid processing by the intestine revealed

The maintenance of a balanced lipid homeostasis is critical for our health. While consumption of excessive amounts of fatty foods contributes to metabolic diseases such as obesity and atherosclerosis, fat is an indispensable component of our diet.

20 Dec 2023

Use of blood fat-lowering statins linked to slower progression of Alzheimer's dementia

Blood fat-lowering statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy.

19 Dec 2023

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

In a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, two "forever chemicals" spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals higher post-meal insulin responses linked to lower diabetes risk over five years

Study investigated the long-term cardiometabolic effects of postprandial insulin hypersecretion in pregnant women, finding that higher insulin responses post-meals were linked to better beta-cell function and lower glucose levels, with reduced risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes over a 5-year period.

17 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy

Study in BioRisk explores the use of Raman spectroscopy for rapid identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria causing serious human diseases, demonstrating its potential as a quick and efficient diagnostic tool.

14 Dec 2023

Childhood sedentariness may be a key factor in elevated cholesterol and premature heart disease

Children who are physically inactive may have high cholesterol in early adulthood and subsequent heart health issues in their mid-forties, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

14 Dec 2023

High insulin response can be your health ally, study says

Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-term heart and metabolic health.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Study in the International Journal of Obesity reveals that BMAL1 deletion in mice protects against obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease caused by a high-fat diet, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

13 Dec 2023

Healthy plant-based diet associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes

At least 75 per cent of type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role in this.

11 Dec 2023

MIT scientists develop nanoparticles to reduce inflammation in the brain

Some Covid-19 vaccines safely and effectively used lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver messenger RNA to cells. A new MIT study shows that different nanoparticles could be used for a potential Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapy.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers discover next-gen lipid nanoparticles for muscle-focused mRNA delivery

A team of researchers based at the University of Toronto's (U of T) Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has discovered a novel ionizable lipid nanoparticle that enables muscle-focused mRNA delivery while minimizing off-target delivery to other tissues.

8 Dec 2023

Placental microparticles and their potential to predict and prevent neurodevelopmental disorders

For 30 years, Cheryl Rosenfeld has studied how biological information gets transferred from mothers to babies during pregnancy.

5 Dec 2023

LysoPI lipids show promise in boosting insulin secretion in diabetics

While sugar is the most frequently named culprit in the development of type 2 diabetes, a better understanding of the role of fats is also essential.

4 Dec 2023

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Sustainable dietary modeling and formulation in the animal-to-plant-based dietary (PBD) transition.

30 Nov 2023

Abnormal myelin, not loss of myelin, may drive axon degeneration in myelin diseases

Myelin is an insulating sheath around axons - the processes connecting nerve cells - that is mostly composed of lipids and proteins.

28 Nov 2023

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Study investigates the health effects of consuming two kiwifruits daily for six weeks. It finds no significant changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, indicating that regular kiwifruit consumption is safe and increases dietary vitamin C intake without adversely affecting metabolic health.

27 Nov 2023