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- Gut Health
Microbiota Gut Brain Axis A Novel Potential Target Of Ketogenic Diet For Epilepsy
Researchers propose that the ketogenic diet may help control epilepsy seizures by changing the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, which communicate with the brain.
- Hormone Health
Microplastics May Be A Significant Cause Of Male Infertility
Research suggests that microplastics - tiny plastic particles found everywhere in our environment - may be contributing to declining male fertility rates.
- Hormone Health
Microplastics May Be A Significant Cause Of Male Infertility(1)
Research suggests that microplastics - tiny plastic particles found everywhere in our environment - may be contributing to declining male fertility rates.
- Liver and Kidney Health
MicroRNAs Are Absorbed In Biologically Meaningful Amounts From Nutritionally Relevant Doses Of Cow Milk And Affect Gene Expression In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, HEK 293 Kidney Cell Cultures, And Mouse Livers
Scientists discovered that tiny genetic regulators called microRNAs from cow's milk are absorbed into our bloodstream and can influence how our genes work.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Migraine Prevention Through Ketogenic Diet More Than Body Mass Composition Changes
A ketogenic diet reduced migraine frequency by nearly half in patients, and this benefit appears to work through mechanisms beyond just weight loss.
- Nutrition and Health
Milk Intolerance
Milk intolerance may be caused not just by lactose, but also by a specific milk protein called A1 beta-casein found in most European cattle breeds.
- Heart Health
MineralizationinCardiovascularDiseases
This research explains how calcium deposits form in heart arteries and tissues, a process that contributes to heart disease and affects cardiovascular health.
- Environment and Health
Mitochondria And Melatonin
Research shows that melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by your body, concentrates in mitochondria (your cells' energy factories) where it acts as a powerful antioxidant to protect against aging.
- Nutrition and Health
Mitochondria Fatty Acid Synthesis
Scientists discovered that mitochondria don't just break down fats for energy—they also make their own fats, which plays a crucial role in controlling how our cells produce energy.
- Environment and Health
Mitochondria Function And Red Light
Research shows that deep red light therapy may improve cellular energy production and slow aging-related vision decline by enhancing mitochondria function.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Acute Fatty Liver Of Pregnancy
Researchers found that acute fatty liver of pregnancy, a dangerous condition affecting pregnant women, is caused by mitochondrial dysfunction that prevents proper fat metabolism.
- Environment and Health
Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Parkinsons
Researchers are exploring whether near-infrared light therapy could help treat Parkinson's disease by improving the function of cellular powerhouses called mitochondria.
- Dental Health
Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Promote Mitochondrial Damage In High Glucose Induced Dysfunction And Apoptosis Of Human Dental Pulp Cells
Researchers found that high blood sugar damages the energy-producing parts of dental cells, which may explain why people with diabetes have poor tooth healing.
- Environment and Health
Mitochondrial Solar Reliance
Red and near-infrared light can precisely control how mitochondria (cellular energy factories) produce energy and manage harmful molecules, offering potential therapeutic benefits.
- Environment and Health
Modelling The Health Impact Of Environmentally Sustainable Dietary Scenarios In The UK
Reducing meat and dairy consumption could prevent tens of thousands of deaths annually while also significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- Heart Health
Moderate Carbohydrate, Moderate Protein Weight Loss Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk Compared To High Carbohydrate, Low Protein Diet In Obese Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial
A moderate-carb, moderate-protein diet led to better heart health improvements compared to a high-carb, low-protein diet in obese adults trying to lose weight.
- Liver and Kidney Health
ModernDietLifestyle And CKD
Researchers found that modern Western diets high in carbohydrates and processed foods may accelerate the progression of polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition previously thought to be unchangeable through lifestyle.
- Nutrition and Health
Modifiable “Predictors” Of Zinc Status In Toddlers
Researchers found that toddlers who eat more red meat and drink fortified formula have better zinc levels, while picky eaters tend to have lower zinc status.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Molecular Choreography Of Acute Exercise
Stanford researchers mapped the detailed molecular changes that happen in blood during and after exercise, revealing how physical activity triggers coordinated responses in metabolism, immunity, and cardiovascular health.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Molecular Choreography Of Acute Exercise Cell
Scientists tracked detailed molecular changes in blood during and after exercise, revealing how the body orchestrates complex biological responses that improve fitness and metabolic health.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Molecular Choreography Of Acute Exercise Cell(1)
Stanford researchers mapped the complete molecular changes that happen in the body during and after a single exercise session, revealing how physical activity affects metabolism, immunity, and cardiovascular health.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Molecular Choreography Of Acute Exercise(1)
Stanford researchers studied the detailed molecular changes that happen in the body during a single bout of exercise, revealing how physical activity immediately affects thousands of biological processes.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Monitoring Glucose Concentrations In Children With Epilepsy On A Ketogenic Diet
Continuous glucose monitors help safely track blood sugar in children with epilepsy using ketogenic diets, preventing dangerous low blood sugar episodes.
- Heart Health
Morphological Analysis Of Major Segments Of Coronary Artery Occlusion. Importance In Myocardial Revascularization Surgery
Researchers measured the size and structure of coronary arteries to help surgeons choose the best blood vessel grafts for bypass surgery.
- Heart Health
Mortality In Participants And Non Participants Of A Multifactorial Prevention Study Of Cardiovascular Diseases A 28 Year Follow Up Of The Helsinki Businessmen Study
A 28-year study of Finnish businessmen found that those who refused to participate in heart disease prevention programs had higher death rates than those who participated.
- Heart Health
Mortality Over Two Centuries In Large Pedigree With Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Family Tree Mortality Study
A study tracking one family with inherited high cholesterol over 200 years found that death rates varied dramatically based on time period and family branch, suggesting lifestyle factors play a major role.
- Heart Health
Mortality Over Two Centuries In Large Pedigree With Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Family Tree Mortality StudyCommentary Role Of Other Genes And Environment Should Not Be Overlooked In Monogenic Disease
A study of one family over 200 years found that death rates from inherited high cholesterol varied greatly depending on time period and family branch, suggesting environmental factors play a major role.
- Nutrition and Health
Mother Adult Offspring Resemblance In Dietary Inta 2017 The American Journal
This Australian study found that young adults' eating habits are only weakly similar to their mothers', suggesting other factors beyond family influence shape dietary choices as children become independent.
- Heart Health
Mouse Models Of Atherosclerosis A Historical Perspective And Recent Advances
Scientists use specially bred mice to study how atherosclerosis (artery hardening) develops, helping researchers test new treatments for heart disease.
- Gut Health
Multi Omics Approaches To Decipher The Impact Of Diet And Host Physiology On The Mammalian Gut Microbiome
Researchers studied gut bacteria across 77 different mammal species to understand how diet and digestive systems shape the microbes living in our intestines.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Multi Parameter Comparison Of A Standardized Mixed Meal Tolerance Test In Healthy And Type 2 Diabetic Subjects The PhenFlex Challenge
Researchers developed a new standardized meal test that better measures how well your body responds to food compared to traditional glucose tolerance tests, especially for detecting metabolic problems.
- Heart Health
Multimarkers Of Metabolic Malnutrition And Inflammation And Their Association With Mortality Risk In Cardiac Catheterisation Patients A Prospective, Longitudinal, Observational, Cohort Study
Researchers developed a blood test using six biomarkers that can predict death risk in heart patients by measuring metabolic dysfunction and inflammation.
- Nutrition and Health
Multivitamin And Multimineral Dietary Supplements D 2007 The American Journ
Multivitamin and multimineral supplements lack standard definitions and quality controls, making it difficult to compare products or research results.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Muscle Glycogen Utilization During Prolonged Strenuous Exercise When Fed Carbohydrate
Athletes who consumed carbohydrates during long, intense exercise could perform for an extra hour before fatigue, maintaining energy without depleting their muscle fuel stores.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Muscle Glycogen Utilization During Prolonged Strenuous Exercise When Fed Carbohydrate(1)
Consuming carbohydrates during prolonged intense exercise allows athletes to exercise longer by using blood sugar instead of stored muscle energy in the later stages.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Muscular Exercise Can Cause Highly Pathological Liver Function Tests In Healthy Men
A one-hour weightlifting session can cause liver enzyme levels to spike dramatically and remain elevated for at least a week in healthy men.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Muscular Exercise Can Cause Highly Pathological Liver Function Tests In Healthy Men(1)
Heavy weightlifting can cause liver function blood tests to appear abnormal for at least a week, even in healthy men.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Musculoskeletal Study Of Cebocephalic And Cyclopic Lamb Heads Illuminates Links Between Normal And Abnormal Development, Evolution And Human Pathologies
Researchers studied lamb heads with severe birth defects to understand how normal brain and skull development can go wrong, providing insights into human developmental disorders.
- Environment and Health
Mycotoxins
This comprehensive medical review examines mycotoxins - toxic substances produced by molds that can contaminate food and pose serious health risks to humans.
- Heart Health
Myocardial Infarction In Relation To Mercury And Fatty 2012 The American Jo
This study found that eating fish high in omega-3s and low in mercury can reduce heart attack risk, but mercury-heavy fish may cancel out the heart benefits.
- Heart Health
Myofibroblast Forms Atherosclerotic Plaques
Researchers discovered that specialized cells called myofibroblasts may be the main culprits behind building dangerous artery-clogging plaques, challenging decades of previous scientific understanding.
- Nutrition and Health
Myth Of Cultured Meat
This research review found that lab-grown meat faces significant technical, health, and environmental challenges that prevent it from being a viable alternative to traditional meat.
- Liver and Kidney Health
N Acetyl Cysteine Attenuated The Deleterious Effects Of Advanced Glycation End Products On The Kidney Of Non Diabetic Rats
Researchers found that N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a common antioxidant supplement, can protect kidneys from damage caused by harmful sugar-protein compounds called AGEs.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Natural Environments, Ancestral Diets, And Microbial Ecology Is There A Modern “paleo Deficit Disorder” Part I
This research explores whether modern urban living and disconnection from nature creates a "deficit" that harms our mental and physical health compared to our ancestors.
- Heart Health
Neovascularization Of Coronary Tunica Intima (DIT) Is The Cause Of Coronary Atherosclerosis. Lipoproteins Invade Coronary Intima Via Neovascularization From Adventitial Vasa Vasorum, But Not From The Arterial Lumen A Hypothesis
This research proposes that coronary artery disease develops when new blood vessels grow into artery walls, allowing cholesterol to enter from the outside rather than from the main blood channel.
- Environment and Health
Net Conversion Of Human Edible Vitamins And Minerals In The U.S. Southern Great Plains Beef Production System
Beef cattle production actually creates more essential vitamins and minerals for human consumption than the animals consume from human-edible crops.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Neuregulin 1 ErbB4 Signaling Contributes To The Anti Epileptic Effects Of The Ketogenic Diet
Researchers discovered a specific brain signaling pathway that helps explain why the ketogenic diet can reduce seizures in people with epilepsy.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Neurodegenerative Disorders, Metabolic Icebergs, And Mitohormesis
Researchers propose that major brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's share a common underlying problem with cellular energy production throughout the body, not just the brain.
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