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- An icy swim may cut 'bad' body fat, but further health benefits unclear September 23, 2022Taking a dip in cold water may cut 'bad' body fat in men and reduce the risk of disorders such as diabetes, suggests a major scientific review.
- Exposing the evolutionary weak spots of the human genome September 22, 2022Mutations can drastically help or hurt the odds of an organism surviving and reproducing. Researchers have created a computer program called ExtRaINSIGHT that tracks the history of harmful mutations throughout human evolution. They've discovered several regions of the genome are especially vulnerable to mutations, meaning any mutations there could lead to severe or lethal consequences.
- People who are 'night owls' could have greater risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease than those who are 'early birds', study finds September 20, 2022Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research has found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body's preference for energy sources. The researchers found that those who stay up later […]
- Tracking a network of 100,000 mutants September 20, 2022Mutations that maintain fitness are vital for diversity. Scientists have now managed to experimentally show how extensive networks of these mutations develop.
- Aerobic exercise training promising for restoring function in individuals with multiple sclerosis-related thalamic atrophy September 19, 2022New findings support the need to develop randomized controlled trials of aerobic exercise training in the subgroup presenting with biomarker of thalamic atrophy.
- Exercise may be key to developing treatments for rare movement disorder September 19, 2022Spinal cerebellar ataxia 6 (SCA6) is an inherited neurological condition which has a debilitating impact on motor coordination. Affecting around 1 in 100,000 people, the rarity of SCA6 has seen it attract only limited attention from medical researchers. To date, there is no known cure and only limited treatment options exist. Now, a team of […]
- Diets rich in refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some individuals September 26, 2022Research has found diets rich in highly refined fiber like inulin may increase the risk of liver cancer, particularly in individuals who have a vascular deformity in which blood from the intestines bypasses the liver. The discovery could help clinicians identify people who are at higher risk of liver cancer years in advance of any […]
- Babies react to taste and smell in the womb September 22, 2022Scientists took 4D ultrasound scans of 100 pregnant women to see how their unborn babies responded to flavors from foods eaten by their mothers. The research team scanned some mothers to see fetal facial reactions to the kale and carrot flavors.
- How does what we eat affect our healthspan and longevity? It's a complex dynamic system September 22, 2022The answer to a relatively concise question -- how does what we eat affect how we age -- is unavoidably complex, according to a new study. While most analyses had been concerned with the effects of a single nutrient on a single outcome, a conventional, unidimensional approach to understanding the effects of diet on health […]
- Women facing food insecurity could be at high risk for addiction to highly processed food September 20, 2022Lack of access to affordable, nutrient-rich food is associated with an addictive pattern of eating that resembles substance abuse disorders, researchers report in a new study.
- High-fat diets trigger inflammatory immune cell generation in bone September 20, 2022Scientists have shown that high-fat diets can cause rapid changes in the bone marrow of mice, driving the production of inflammatory immune cells, according to new findings.
- People who are 'night owls' could have greater risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease than those who are 'early birds', study finds September 20, 2022Are you an early bird or a night owl? Our activity patterns and sleep cycles could influence our risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. New research has found wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body's preference for energy sources. The researchers found that those who stay up later […]