Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
Cancer cells found to use ketones as alternate fuel for growth
When it comes to their survival, cancer cells have a host of backup plans. This is especially true…
New Diet Slows Growth of Deadliest Brain Tumors in Mice
Scientists have uncovered how deadly brain tumors hijack the body’s energy sources, and found that tweaking diet may…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancer remains a major global health challenge, ranking among the six most common cancers worldwide…
Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones
Even without overeating, ultra-processed foods cause men to gain more fat and absorb pollutants that damage fertility. Scientists…
Why Do We Need Sleep? Oxford Scientists Trace the Answer to Mitochondria
Oxford scientists have found that sleep may be triggered by tiny energy leaks in brain cell mitochondria, suggesting…
How raspberry leaf tea reduces insulin surges from table sugar
Researchers found that raspberry leaf tea significantly reduced early postprandial glucose and insulin spikes when consumed with sucrose,…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories
A tightly controlled clinical trial reveals that ultra-processed foods not only drive weight gain and worsen cholesterol levels…
Discovery of mitochondrial microprotein opens path to obesity and aging therapies
Like bees breathing life into gardens, providing pollen and making flowers blossom, little cellular machines called mitochondria breathe…
UNSW researchers identify key protein that regulates fat storage in cells
UNSW research has shed light on how cells in the body manage and store fat, potentially offering new…