The compound, known as oleic acid, indirectly prevents brain cancer formation Oleic acid inhibits a protein that hinders the production of a molecule – miR-7 miR-7 is a cell molecule that is known to suppress tumour formation in the brain It is unclear whether adding olive oil to your diet could reduce brain cancer risk...
Category: <span>Nutrition & Dietics</span>
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Studies link healthy brain aging to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the blood
New studies link specific nutrients to the structure and function of brain regions that are particularly sensitive to aging and neurodegenerative disease. Two new studies link patterns of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the blood to the integrity of brain structures and cognitive abilities that are known to decline early in aging. The studies add...
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Scientists Just Found a New Weapon That Can Combat Cancer: Coffee
IN BRIEF British researchers have found that the amount of coffee you drink correlates to your chances of developing liver cancer. The research claims the same applies for Decaf, but don’t drink it all day just yet… A DOSE-DEPENDENT CANCER CURE? Researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh have found that it’s possible...
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Amino acids in diet could be key to starving cancer
Removing two non-essential amino acids — serine and glycine — from the diet of mice slowed the development of lymphoma and intestinal cancer. Cutting out certain amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — from the diet of mice slows tumor growth and prolongs survival, according to new research published in Nature. Researchers at the...
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New enzyme blocks gluten, relieves symptoms of gluten intolerance
New research may have found an enzyme that can relieve symptoms in gluten-sensitive people. The study shows that taking a tablet containing this enzyme can stop the gluten from reaching the small intestine, drastically reducing the symptoms of gluten intolerance. Researchers may have found a way to eliminate symptoms in gluten-sensitive patients. Gluten is...
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Does apple cider vinegar help people with diabetes?
For many years, apple cider vinegar has been linked with an array of health benefits. These have ranged from aiding weight loss to relieving cold symptoms. But does taking it help people with diabetes? The majority of the health claims around apple cider vinegar have yet to be supported by clinical research. However, evidence...
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Diabetes app forecasts blood sugar levels
First-of-its-kind, personalized glucose forecasting tool may make meal planning simpler for type 2 diabetes patients Columbia University researchers have developed a personalized algorithm that predicts the impact of particular foods on an individual’s blood sugar levels. The algorithm has been integrated into an app, Glucoracle, that will allow individuals with type 2 diabetes to keep...
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How broccoli helps beat strokes: Powerful daily pill that harnesses chemical in the vegetable will help protect patients against most damaging effects
Molecule called sulforaphane turns on a protective enzyme in the brain It removes dangerous free radical cells which have been linked to cancer May pave the way for thousands at risk to take a simple pill every day that minimises the most damaging effects of strokes A powerful daily pill that harnesses a potent chemical in...
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Researchers show dietary choline and TMAO linked with increased blood clotting
Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown, for the first time in humans, that choline is directly linked to increased production of a gut bacteria byproduct that increases the risk of blood-clotting events like heart attack and stroke. However, the research also showed that adding a low dose of aspirin may reduce that risk. In a small...
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Gut bacteria compound may help to prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes: A disease in which blood contains too much sugar or glucose- an important source of energy for the body’s cells. Uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and amputation of lower limbs. Blood glucose levels are regulated by the hormone insulin, which is made in pancreas. Type 1...