In a recent study published in the Clinical Nutrition Journal, researchers explored how the human metabolic fingerprint changes with a ketogenic diet (KD). Study: A ketogenic diet substantially reshapes the human metabolome. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Western dietary (WD) habits have showcased the promotion of chronic inflammation leading to non-communicable diseases. KDs are emerging as a novel […]
New Zealand to ban disposable vapes
New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes—defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries—will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why we’re making […]
How does tirzepatide stimulate insulin secretion?
Tirzepatide, a drug approved for diabetes and on the fast track for approval as a weight loss therapy, works through a unique ability to activate two different mechanisms the body uses to control insulin secretion and energy balance, Duke Health researchers report. The finding, reported June 5 in the journal Nature Metabolism, is the first […]
Disposable vapes should be BANNED entirely, say top paediatricians
Disposable vapes like Elf and Geek bars should be BANNED entirely, say top paediatricians wanting to stamp out UK’s kid e-cig epidemic There’s been a 50% rise in a year in the UK in proportion of kids trying vaping READ MORE: Rishi Sunak declares war on UK’s kid vaping epidemic Ministers should ban disposable vapes because […]
Common artificial sweetener may cause DNA damage, cancer
New research shows a chemical found in Splenda, sucralose-6-acetate, is “genotoxic,” causing DNA damage. The findings show that sucralose-6-acetate is harmful to gut health, and may lead to oxidative stress, inflammation, and even cancer. When choosing sugar substitutes, stevia or monk fruit may be considered healthier options. Many people turn to artificial sugar substitutes to […]
Study shows promising treatment for tinnitus
Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, varies from slightly annoying in some to utterly debilitating in others. Up to 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus, and nearly 40% of those sufferers have the condition chronically and actively seek relief. A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s […]
Phase III ZUMA-7 trial: Patients with high-risk large B-cell lymphoma lived longer with axi-cel
Patients with early relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma had significantly improved overall survival when treated with the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel) when compared to the current standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy, according to results of the Phase III ZUMA-7 trial reported by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer […]
Womens gymnastics leads NCAA sports with most preseason concussions
Women’s gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players. Concussion rates dropped during the regular season, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at half the frequency compared to preseason levels. The sport hasn’t historically been considered a high concussion […]
Keke Palmer’s Baby Leo Is Back in His Grandpa Era & He’s Just as Grumpy & Sleepy
Keke Palmer’s baby boy is only 3 months old, but he’s an 80-year-old grandpa on the inside. Everything from his grumpy attitude to his old man ‘fit is unbelievably cute, and we are obsessed with his latest video. Related story Keke Palmer Jokes That Newborn Son Leodis Is 'Already Tired of Me' “Inner thoughts of […]