Research Updates
Types of Carbohydrates and Midlife Weight Management
Despite the prevalence and popularity of low-carb diets, the role of carbohydrates in weight gain and obesity remains controversial. Few studies have tracked the association between changes in carbohydrate intake over time and changes in body weight. To address this, a team led by Harvard researchers set out to examineRead
Can DHA Protect Brain Cells from Effects of High-Fat Diet?
A study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience shows that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can protect the brain from damage caused by saturated fats.
Ancient Whole Grain Increases Glutathione in Human Cells
A new study in the journal Antioxidants shows that teff, a gluten-free African grain, increased levels of antioxidant glutathione in human cells.
Study Examines Protein Intake and Type 2 Diabetes
When it comes to controlling blood sugar and managing type 2 diabetes, experts agree that a healthy diet can play a key role. The disagreement arises when they try to define exactly what “healthy” means. Proponents of low-carb, high-protein, Keto, and other diets all lay claim to the term, withRead
Treating Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Men Leads to Lower Risk of Mortality
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), such as weak stream and frequent nighttime urination (nocturia), are very common in older men. Previous studies have linked moderate to severe LUTS to an increased risk of death. With that in mind, Canadian researchers set out to determine whether improvement in male LUTS couldRead
Natural Plant Compound Inhibits Drug-Resistant Candida Grow
Candida is a yeast often found on the skin and in the digestive tract of healthy people. Some species, such as Candida albicans, occasionally grow out of control and cause mild infections. In more serious cases, however, Candida can invade deep into the body and cause infections in the bloodstreamRead
Turmeric Works as Well as Drugs for Treating Indigestion
Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its yellow color, has been as an herbal remedy for nearly 4,000 years. Its active component, curcumin, is an anti-inflammatory that has been recommended for everything from gallstones to arthritis. Previous research has indicated that it shows therapeutic potential in the treatment of digestiveRead
Strong Antibiotics May Promote the Growth of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Gut
A study published in Nature Communications shows that antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut.
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology
A study published in Cell Metabolism found that mice on time-restricted feeding schedules had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain.
Phytosterol Supplements May Slow Hearing Loss
In a study published in the journal PLOS Biology, Argentinian researchers show that common phytosterol supplements can help slow age-related hearing loss in mice.