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Fasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Short cycles of a low-calorie diet that replicates fasting reduced neuroinflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. …
Diets rich in refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some individuals
Mouse study suggests that in some individuals, particularly those with a silent vascular deformity, consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk. …
Fecal transplantation: an effective treatment for life-threatening intestinal infections
Randomized clinical trial shows fecal transplantation can effectively cure patients with C. difficile intestinal infections. …
Disarming the immune system to prevent lethal lung inflammation
Researchers have found treating mice with a drug candidate that inhibits the PTP1B enzyme can prevent deadly lung inflammation. …
DNA nets capture SARS-CoV-2 virus in low-cost rapid-testing platform
Tiny nets woven from DNA strands can ensnare the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, lighting up the virus for a fast-yet-sensitive diagnostic test. …
Unhealthy gut microbiome sets stage for breast cancer spread
An unhealthy gut microbiome triggers changes in breast tissue that help breast cancer spread to other parts of the body. …
Reusable contact lenses more than triple risk of rare preventable eye infection
People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a rare sight-threatening eye infection …
Soleus muscle exercise can promote glucose and fat burning to fuel metabolism for hours while sitting
A soleus muscle exercise (Soleus Pushup) effectively elevates muscle metabolism for hours, even while sitting, improving glucose and lipid regulation. …
Gel treats gum disease by fighting inflammation
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of oral bacteria. …
Drinking plenty of tea may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults finds that consuming four or more cups of tea every day is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. …
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Biomedical Advances
Fecal transplantation: an effective treatment for life-threatening intestinal infections
Randomized clinical trial shows fecal transplantation can effectively cure patients with C. difficile intestinal infections. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Diets rich in refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk in some individuals
Mouse study suggests that in some individuals, particularly those with a silent vascular deformity, consumption of highly refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk. …
Preventive Medicine
Reusable contact lenses more than triple risk of rare preventable eye infection
People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a rare sight-threatening eye infection …
