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SCARB2 deficiency disrupts bile acid metabolism and gut microbiome

The study details the connection between SCARB2 deficiency and gastrointestinal dysfunction, revealing that the loss of SCARB2 leads to alterations in bile acid metabolism and dysbiosis in the gut microbiome. This disruption affects the signaling pathway involving FXR, which normally regulates bile acid synthesis and intestinal lipid absorption. The hyperactive FXR in Scarb2-deficient mice leads to a decrease in epithelial cell turnover and lipid malabsorption, particularly impacting the absorption of vitamin E, which is crucial for maintaining neurological health. The researchers further explored the impact of these changes on the gut-liver axis and found alterations in the expression of genes related to bile acid synthesis.

23 Aug 2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher cancer mortality

Researchers review how vitamin D deficiency affects the risk of cancer-related mortality.

20 Aug 2024

How does the season of birth influence the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis?

Finnish researchers report that season of birth likely impacts an individual’s future risk of developing airway allergy and related diseases.

20 Aug 2024

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers examined whether magnesium deficiency in the healthy middle-aged Australian population was independently or in combination with increased homocysteine levels associated with in vivo DNA damage.

15 Aug 2024

Coffee may benefit patients with low muscle mass, says U.S. study

Higher coffee and caffeine intake are linked to increased skeletal muscle mass, but this association disappears in individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher.

14 Aug 2024

Very-low-calorie keto diet slashes fat and oxidative stress, boosting metabolic health in obesity

Study reveals that an 11-week, very-low-calorie ketogenic diet significantly reduces body fat and improves glucose metabolism in obese individuals, while also lowering oxidative stress markers, indicating better overall metabolic health.

14 Aug 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Finnish study links autumn and winter births to higher rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis

Being born in autumn or winter is associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis in Finland, a new registry-based study shows.

14 Aug 2024

Greater plant fat intake associated with lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality

Researchers determined the relationship between animal and dietary plant fat intake with mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other causes.

13 Aug 2024

$Poor physical function, not bone density, drives higher fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes$

Poor physical function, not bone density, drives higher fracture risk in older women with type 2 diabetes

Study indicates that older women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of fractures primarily due to impaired physical function rather than reduced bone density, despite stronger bone structure.

8 Aug 2024

Potential liver risks from popular herbal supplements revealed in new study

A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 5% of U.S. adults consume six potentially hepatotoxic botanicals, highlighting a significant need for increased regulatory oversight.

6 Aug 2024

Reduced folate intake enhances metabolic plasticity in aged mice

Folate fortification of staple foods has long been practiced in many countries.

6 Aug 2024

Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds

When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose and treat illnesses - or to advise and educate patients about how to take better care of themselves in the future.

4 Aug 2024

Decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models

In a study published in Life Science Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the conventional belief that high folate consumption universally benefits health.

2 Aug 2024

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diets showed short-term benefits on epigenetic aging compared to omnivorous diets in healthy twins, with reduced epigenetic age metrics observed in the vegan group. However, telomere length and overall mitotic clock values remained unchanged for both diets.

31 Jul 2024

Adolescents with cow's milk allergy show comparable dairy consumption to peers

Whether adolescents who suffered from cow’s milk allergy during their infancy but were now tolerant to cow’s milk. continued to consume lower amounts of dairy

31 Jul 2024

Deciphering miRNA-mediated regulation of liver regeneration: New insights

The liver, a vital organ involved in numerous essential physiological processes such as bile production, plasma protein synthesis, nutrient absorption, detoxification, vitamin storage, macronutrient metabolism, and immune support, has a remarkable regenerative capacity.

29 Jul 2024

Healthy diet during pregnancy lowers childhood autism risk

A new study found that a healthy prenatal diet reduces the risk of autism and social communication difficulties in children, highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. However, it found no significant association between diet and autism-related behavioral traits.

23 Jul 2024

Could taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?

In a recent study, daily vinegar ingestion significantly improved depression scores in overweight, healthy adults over four weeks, potentially due to enhanced niacin metabolism.

21 Jul 2024

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Researchers found that pediatric scurvy cases tripled from 2016 to 2020, highlighting a significant rise in incidence, particularly among low-income, male, and autistic children.

19 Jul 2024