Long-Term Keto Diet Risks Raise Questions for Metabolic Health

A long-term study published in Science Advances has found that while a ketogenic diet limited weight gain in mice, prolonged adherence triggered metabolic disruptions, including impaired insulin secretion, fatty liver disease and elevated blood lipids, raising questions about the diet’s long-term safety as it continues to gain popularity for weight loss and metabolic health. The … Read more

Exercise & Colon Cancer Survival: Trial Results

Exercise as a Powerful Ally: New Research Highlights Impact on Colon Cancer Survival Table of Contents Exercise as a Powerful Ally: New Research Highlights Impact on Colon Cancer Survival Landmark Study Reveals Significant Benefits Beyond Physical Fitness: A Holistic Impact Integrating Exercise into Cancer Care: A Call to Action Exercise & Colon Cancer survival: New … Read more

How deep brain stimulation alleviates symptoms of Parkinson’s

image: ©Rasi Bhadramani iStock A new study by researchers at Ruhr University Bochum and Philipps-Universität Marburg has explored how deep brain stimulation positively impacts patients with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes parts of the brain to become progressively damaged over many years. The main symptoms include involuntary shaking of specific parts … Read more

Adult-onset type 1 diabetes increases cardiovascular disease risk

image: ©Halfpoint | iStock A new study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that adults diagnosed with type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and death, with no better prognosis than those diagnosed in childhood Research on type 1 diabetes in adults remains limited, prompting researchers at Karolinska Institutet to investigate … Read more

New research links poor oral health to chronic diseases

Image: ©brizmaker| iStock A major study has found that people with signs of gum disease are more likely to suffer from multiple chronic diseases Researchers from University College London, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Glasgow analysed UK Biobank data to explore a possible link between periodontitis symptoms and chronic diseases. “Our study … Read more

New tool detects cancer tumours with faulty DNA repair

image: © TanyaJoy iStock Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre have created an algorithm that finds vulnerable cancer tumours The new tool, PRRDetect, identifies cancer tumours with defective DNA repair mechanisms, potentially transforming how doctors determine which patients are more likely to respond successfully to cancer treatments. The … Read more