Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan
Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it does so remains a mystery, especially in regard to how it protects the brain. Buck scientists have uncovered a role for a gene called OXR1 that is necessary for the lifespan extension seen with dietary restriction and is essential for […]
Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30-60 percent of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggests that this plague, potentially through resulting changes in diet and hygiene, may also be […]
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests
Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago. Participants who ate only during an eight-hour window between noon and 8 p.m. each day […]
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere, But These Are The Most Common Sources
LeoPatrizi via Getty Images Synthetic chemicals like PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are in takeout containers, furniture and more — and research suggests they may cause serious health problems. Experts share what you can do to protect yourself. Forever chemicals are all around us. Most people ingest or inhale these synthetic chemicals, which include […]
Novel Combination Boosts Survival in Unresectable Liver Cancer
The PD-1 inhibitor camrelizumab combined with the VEGFR2-targeted inhibitor rivoceranib (also known as apatinib) significantly improved survival compared with sorafenib (Nexavar) alone for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a randomized phase III trial showed. At a median follow-up of 7.8 months, the median progression-free survival was 5.6 months with the two […]
External Causes of Death More Likely in Those With Bipolar Disorder
While bipolar disorder is known to be associated with early mortality, deaths are more likely to be caused by external factors, such as suicide, than somatic factors, such as alcohol-related diseases, according to a Finnish nationwide cohort study. In the cohort of people ages 15 to 64, those with bipolar disorder had six-fold higher mortality […]
Opinion | How to Prevent Addiction Patients From Leaving Treatment Against Medical Advice
Perez is a licensed psychologist. It’s widely known that length of stay is one of the most important determinants of success in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Data has proven that the longer we can keep patients engaged, the better their long-term prognosis. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest factors for providers to overcome. […]
Could Semaglutide Help Curb Addictive Behaviors?
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and other drugs in its class are widely known for their role in managing type 2 diabetes and suppressing appetite. They may also prove helpful one day in curbing certain addictive behaviors like alcohol use and smoking. Preclinical research has shown promising results, and endocrinologists and patients have described, anecdotally, reduced cravings […]
Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging
In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the evidence that these factors jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. Reported in the Journal of Nutrition, the study found that blood markers of two […]
Cannabinoids give worms the munchies, too
Marijuana (cannabis) is well known for giving people the “munchies.” Not only does it make people want to eat more, but it also makes them crave the tastiest, most high-calorie foods. Now a new study in the journal Current Biology on April 20 shows that well-studied nematode worms (C. elegans) react to those chemicals known […]