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Molecule produced during fasting has anti-aging effect on vascular system

Nick Lavars September 16, 2018

Diets like intermittent fasting are proving wildly popular for their rapid weight-loss effects, but scientists are also starting to uncover how they might benefit the body in other ways. A molecule produced during fasting has now been found to apply the brakes to aging of the vascular system.

Scientists have discovered how a molecule produced by the body during fasting puts the brakes on ...

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Study suggests moderate carbohydrate intake is ideal for a longer life

Rich Haridy August 19, 2018

Research is suggesting diets both low and high in carbohydrates can be associated with a higher risk of early mortality. It's suggested moderate consumption of carbs is the ideal long-term proposition but low-carb diets can be improved if proteins & fats are coming from plant and not animal sources.

A new study suggests low-carb diets high in animal fats and proteins can increase mortality risks

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For better gut health, cricket-eating may be the way to go

Ben Coxworth August 3, 2018

Insects are already known to be a cheap and plentiful source of protein, that can be raised on relatively small amounts of land. If that isn't enough to get you chowin' down on the things, how about this – a recent study indicates that eating crickets may be good for your gastrointestinal tract.

Eating crickets could boost levels of metabolic enzymes and beneficial gut bacteria

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Experimental drug reverses fatty diet-induced hair loss and skin damage in mice

Rich Haridy July 30, 2018

Using a new experimental drug, researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully reversed baldness, hair whitening and skin inflammation caused by high-fat diets in mice. It's hoped the research could lead to treatments to reverse baldness and speed wound healing.

An experimental drug may lead to treatments that help reverse hair loss and improve wound healing

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How the ketogenic diet could improve efficacy of a new experimental cancer drug

Rich Haridy July 4, 2018

A fascinating study has found that the ketogenic diet may improve the efficacy of a new class of cancer drug that has been inexplicably showing disappointing results in early human clinical trials.

A promising new cancer drug that has been disappointing in early clinical trials could be given ...

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A handful of nuts a day found to improve sperm count and motility

Rich Haridy July 4, 2018

The results of a small study from a team of Spanish researchers is suggesting that adding a moderate volume of nuts to a diet could improve both sperm count and motility. The study follows on from a growing body of research finding male fertility rates are dropping in Western countries.

A small study is suggesting eating nuts can improve the health and motility of a man's ...

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Early study into 16:8 intermittent fasting suggests weight loss benefits

Rich Haridy June 19, 2018

New research from the University of Illinois at Chicago has conducted the first study into a form of time-restricted eating known as the 16:8 diet and has found it could be an effective form of weight loss, comparable to other types of intermittent fasting.

One of the first studies into the effects of a 16:8 fasting diet on obese subjects ...

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Gut bacteria mechanism behind the anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet uncovered

Rich Haridy May 24, 2018

The ketogenic diet was developed a century ago to treat children with severe epilepsy, but how it actually worked was always unclear. Now a new study suggests the diet can elevate levels of specific gut bacteria that subsequently affect certain neurotransmitters to reduce the risk of seizures.

Impressive research out of UCLA has uncovered the connection between gut bacteria and seizures

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New research linking intermittent fasting to increased diabetes risk stirs debate

Rich Haridy May 20, 2018

New research is suggesting intermittent fasting diets may actually damage the pancreas and increase a person’s risk for type 2 diabetes. The research stands in opposition to many studies pointing to the positive health effects of fasting and experts suggest this data be treated with caution.

How does new research suggesting intermittent fasting could increase a person's diabetes risk stack up with ...

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In-mouth sensor could tell users when to halt the salt

Ben Coxworth May 8, 2018

According to the American Heart Association, about one third of Americans can't estimate their daily sodium intake. If someone has a condition such as hypertension, obesity or diabetes, then knowing the correct figure is important – which is why scientists have developed an oral sodium sensor.

The prototype device has been successfully trialled on three adult test subjects