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Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer.

4 Dec 2023

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Two new studies led by researchers from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center give insight into how cells use energy to influence the way prostate tumors survive and grow - advancements that can help explain why some prostate cancers become resistant to hormone therapy, the most commonly used treatment for men with advanced stages of the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

1 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

The trends in antimicrobial resistance in Greece.

1 Dec 2023

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Researchers at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have shown that inhibiting a specific protein using gene therapy can shrink hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in mice.

30 Nov 2023

Study reveals underestimated heat risks in climate change, highlighting challenges for aging population

Study in 'Nature Communications' presents a new model integrating physiological factors to more accurately predict human survivability and livability under heat stress due to climate change.

30 Nov 2023

Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

30 Nov 2023

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Existing scientific data on the effects of vitamin K (VK) on bone health and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

30 Nov 2023

Revolutionary advances in psoriasis treatment: unveiling new therapeutic approaches

Psoriasis etiopathogenesis and treatment.

29 Nov 2023

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Researchers in the U.S. used non-human primate models to explore the molecular mechanisms and neural systems behind behavioral inhibition, a key risk factor for anxiety disorders. The study identified molecular systems in the posterior orbitofrontal cortex linked to variations in anxious temperament, offering potential targets for treating anxiety disorders.

28 Nov 2023

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Life expectancy and healthy aging in mice can be determined by a protein present in some cells of the immune system, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.

28 Nov 2023

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

The associations of cause-specific mortality with alcohol intake.

28 Nov 2023

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Researchers used a Mendelian randomization approach to conduct a genetic association analysis of the levels of over 3,000 proteins to identify biomarkers for early breast cancer detection.

28 Nov 2023

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Study reveals that both active and passive tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy or lactation significantly increases the levels of toxic micro-elements like mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic in breast milk, posing serious health risks to infants.

27 Nov 2023

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

A common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and erythrocytosis, a high concentration of red blood cells, with the use of prescribed testosterone.

27 Nov 2023

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage.

27 Nov 2023

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

UCLA studies unravel metabolic pathways in prostate cancer treatment

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Study reveals underestimated heat risks in climate change, highlighting challenges for aging population

Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Revolutionary advances in psoriasis treatment: unveiling new therapeutic approaches

Decoding anxiety: Study reveals brain's role in behavioral inhibition risks

Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice

Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

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