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- Heart Health
Biomedical Consequences Of Elevated Cholesterol Containing Lipoproteins And Apolipoproteins
This research examined how elevated cholesterol and related blood fats affect health outcomes beyond just heart disease.
- Nutrition and Health
Bis Hexanoyl (R) 1,3 Butanediol, A Novel Ketogenic Ester, Acutely Increases Circulating R And S ß Hydroxybutyrate Concentrations In Healthy Adults
Researchers tested a new ketone supplement that successfully raised blood ketone levels in healthy adults for up to five hours without requiring dietary changes.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Blood Biomarker Profiles And Exceptional Longevity Comparison Of Centenarians And Non‑centenarians In A 35‑year Follow‑up Of The Swedish AMORIS Cohort
Swedish researchers found that people who lived to 100 had better blood test values for cholesterol, blood sugar, and organ function starting from age 65.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Blood Biomarker Profiles And Longevity
Researchers found that people who lived to 100 had healthier blood test results decades earlier, suggesting certain biomarkers may predict exceptional longevity.
- Heart Health
Blood Ketone Bodies In Congestive Heart Failure
Researchers found that people with congestive heart failure have elevated levels of ketone bodies in their blood, which may be related to their body breaking down fat stores for energy.
- Environment and Health
Blood Lipid Metabolites And Meat Lipid Peroxidation Responses Of Broiler Chickens To Dietary Lecithinized Palm Oil
This study found that adding lecithinized palm oil to chicken feed resulted in better meat quality with less fat deterioration during storage compared to soybean oil.
- Heart Health
Blood Pressure Interactions With The DASH Dietary Patter 2022 The American J
Researchers studied how the DASH diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy) affects blood pressure through changes in sodium and potassium levels in the body.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
BLOOD, BULBS, AND BUNODONTS ON EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY AND THE DIETS OF ARDIPITHECUS, AUSTRALOPITHECUS, AND EARLY HOMO
Scientists studied what our early human ancestors ate and found they likely had varied diets rather than relying on just meat or just plants.
- Environment and Health
Blue Light Exposure Hazards
Researchers reviewed blue light exposure from screens and LEDs, finding that while high-intensity blue light can damage eye tissues in laboratory studies, normal everyday screen use appears safe for human eyes.
- Environment and Health
Blue Light Induced Eye Disease
Blue light from phones, computers, and screens can damage eyes, causing dryness, blurred vision, headaches, and potentially serious eye diseases like cataracts.
- Environment and Health
Brain And Cannabis Use
A large study found that heavy cannabis use over a lifetime and recent use are linked to reduced brain activity in areas controlling memory and movement.
- Nutrition and Health
Breakfast Consumption Has No Effect On Neuropsycholo 2016 The American Journ
A study of 128 children found that eating breakfast had no effect on cognitive abilities like attention, memory, or processing speed compared to skipping breakfast.
- Hormone Health
Breathing And Metabolism In Obesity
Researchers discovered how the hormone leptin controls both breathing and metabolism through specific brain pathways, helping explain breathing problems in obesity.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Bronze Age Population Dynamics And The Rise Of Dairy Pastoralism On The Eastern Eurasian Steppe
Researchers studied ancient DNA from Mongolia to understand how dairy farming spread and shaped human genetics over thousands of years.
- Heart Health
Budoff Et Al 2024 Carbohydrate Restriction Induced Elevations In Ldl Cholesterol And Atherosclerosis
A study found that people following ketogenic diets who developed very high cholesterol levels did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol.
- Heart Health
Caffeine Prevents Protection In Two Human Mo 2006 Journal Of The American Co
Drinking 2-4 cups of coffee can block the heart's natural ability to protect itself from damage during blood flow interruptions.
- Heart Health
Calcium Score And Risk
Calcium buildup in heart arteries predicts heart disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone, suggesting heart scans may help doctors decide who needs statin medications.
- Nutrition and Health
Can An Anti Inflammatory Diet Be Effective In Prev
Researchers found that eating anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s may help prevent and treat respiratory viral infections.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Can Ketogenic Diet Therapy Improve Migraine Frequency, Severity And Duration
A small study found that a ketogenic diet may help reduce migraine frequency and severity compared to a standard anti-headache diet, though side effects were common.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Can Ketogenic Dietary Interventions Slow Disease Progression In ADPKD
Researchers are investigating whether ketogenic diets might help slow the progression of ADPKD, a common inherited kidney disease, though human studies are still needed.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Can Ketogenic Dietary Interventions Slow Disease Progression In ADPKD What We Know And What We Don T
Researchers are exploring whether ketogenic diets might help slow kidney disease progression in people with ADPKD, a common inherited condition that causes kidney cysts.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Can Ketones Compensate For Deteriorating Brain Glucose Uptake During Aging Implications For The Risk And Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers found that ketones (an alternative brain fuel) may help compensate for the brain's declining ability to use glucose in Alzheimer's disease and aging.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Can Ketones Help Rescue Brain Fuel Supply In Later Life Implications For Cognitive Health During Aging And The Treatment Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research suggests that ketones (molecules produced during fasting or low-carb diets) may help protect brain function in aging and Alzheimer's disease by providing alternative fuel when glucose uptake declines.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Can Older Patients Adopt And Maintain A Ketogenic Diet An Observational Study In Support Of Clinical Trials In Older Patients
A study of 200 patients over age 65 found that most could successfully follow a ketogenic diet and saw benefits for weight loss, diabetes control, and potentially cancer outcomes.
- Brain and Nerve Health
Can The Ketogenic Diet Lead To Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
A case report describes a 16-year-old who developed a serious brain condition called Wernicke's encephalopathy after rapid weight loss on a ketogenic diet due to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.
- Liver and Kidney Health
Cancers In Australia In 2010 Attributable To Overweight And Obesity
This Australian research examined how many cancer cases in 2010 were linked to being overweight or obese, finding strong connections to multiple cancer types.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Capacity For Moderate Exercise In Obese Subjects After Adaptation To A Hypocaloric, Ketogenic Diet
After 6 weeks of adaptation, obese individuals on a very low-carb ketogenic diet could exercise longer than before the diet, despite initially losing some endurance.
- Heart Health
Carb Restriction And LDL Elevation
A study found that people on ketogenic diets who developed very high cholesterol did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol levels.
- Environment and Health
Carbohydrate Digestion By The Domestic Cat (Felis Catus)
Researchers studied how well cats digest different types of carbohydrates, finding they can process most sugars and starches efficiently but struggle with lactose and cellulose.
- Nutrition and Health
Carbohydrate Intake And Glycemic Index In Relation T 2005 The American Journ
Higher carbohydrate intake (over 200g daily) was linked to more than double the risk of developing early cortical cataracts in middle-aged women.
- Heart Health
Carbohydrate Intake And HDL In A Multiet 2007 The American Journal Of Clinic
Higher carbohydrate intake, especially from sugary drinks and snacks, was linked to lower "good" HDL cholesterol and higher triglycerides across different ethnic groups.
- Heart Health
Carbohydrate Intake And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis Of Prospective Studies
This large research review found that eating very high amounts of carbohydrates (over 60% of daily calories) may increase heart disease risk, especially in Asian populations.
- Nutrition and Health
Carbohydrate Quality And Human Health A Series Of
A major analysis of 185 studies found that eating 25-29 grams of fiber daily reduces risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colorectal cancer by 15-30%.
- Heart Health
Carbohydrate Restriction Induced Elevations In Ldl Cholesterol And Atherosclerosis
A study found that people following ketogenic diets who developed very high LDL cholesterol levels did not have more heart artery plaque than those with normal cholesterol.
- Heart Health
Cardiac Energy Metabolism In Heart Failure
Heart failure involves complex changes in how the heart produces energy, creating an energy deficit that makes the heart work less efficiently.
- Heart Health
Cardiomyocyte Specific Deficiency Of Ketone Body Metabolism Promotes Accelerated Pathological Remodeling
Research shows that the heart's ability to use ketones (molecules produced during fasting or low-carb diets) helps protect against heart damage and failure.
- Heart Health
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Body Composition And A 1999 The American Journal
Being physically fit appears more important for longevity than being lean, as unfit lean men had twice the death risk of fit lean men.
- Heart Health
Cardiovascular And Other Health Benefits Of Sauna
Regular sauna use may provide significant heart health benefits and reduce the risk of various diseases, according to a comprehensive review of scientific evidence.
- Heart Health
Cardiovascular Disease In The Masai
Researchers studied the Masai people of Africa, who consume large amounts of animal fat and meat, to test whether high saturated fat intake causes heart disease.
- Heart Health
Cardiovascular Effects Of Treatment With The Ketone Body 3 Hydroxybutyrate In Chronic Heart Failure Patients
Researchers found that infusing 3-hydroxybutyrate (a ketone body) directly improved heart function in patients with heart failure, suggesting ketones may be a promising new treatment approach.
- Nutrition and Health
Carnitine Intake And Serum Levels Associate Positively With Postnatal Growth And Brain Size At Term In Very Preterm Infants
A study found that premature babies who received more carnitine (a nutrient important for energy production) showed better growth and larger brain size at full-term age.
- Nutrition and Health
Carnitine Intake And Serum Levels Associate Positively With Postnatal Growth And Brain Size At Term In Very Preterm Infants
Research found that carnitine, a nutrient important for energy production, helps very premature babies grow better and develop larger brains during their hospital stay.
- Hormone Health
Carnivore And Ketogenic Like Diets Proposed Alternatives For Mitigating And Treating Pediatric Obesity
Researchers propose that carnivore and ketogenic diets focusing on high protein intake could be effective alternatives to current low-protein guidelines for treating childhood obesity.
- Gut Health
Carnivore Diet As Regenerative Immunotherapy For Inflammatory Bowel Disease Literature Review, A Novel Hypothesis And Experimental Design
Researchers propose that a meat-only "carnivore diet" might help treat inflammatory bowel disease by reducing inflammation and changing gut bacteria, but this theory needs clinical testing.
- Evolutionary Health and Aging
Carnivore Hypothesis Revisited
This research explores how eating mostly meat during human evolution may have led to insulin resistance genes that now contribute to diabetes risk in modern high-carb diets.
- Gut Health
Carnivore Keto For IBD
A small study found that 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease experienced significant symptom improvement when following a carnivore or ketogenic diet.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Carnosine Alleviates Knee Osteoarthritis And Promotes Synoviocyte Protection Via Activating The Nrf2 HO 1 Signaling Pathway An In Vivo And In Vitro Study
Researchers found that carnosine, a natural compound, reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and joint damage in rats by activating protective cellular pathways.
- Joint, Muscle Health and Exercise
Carnosine Alleviates Knee Osteoarthritis And Promotes Synoviocyte Protection Via Activating The Nrf2 HO 1 Signaling Pathway An In Vivo And In Vitro Study (1)
Researchers found that carnosine, a natural compound, significantly reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and joint damage in rats by activating protective cellular pathways.
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