Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition, and research is ongoing about why the condition develops.Researchers are interested in understanding how the gut microbiome affects type 2 diabetes.A recent review highlighted existing literature on the gut microbiome and type 2 diabetes and explored how focusing on the gut microbiome could…

Fasting, or restricting your intake of solid foods, is often promoted as a means of losing weight.Studies have suggested that intermittent fasting — alternating restricted food intake with usual eating patterns — may have several health benefits.Now, a study in mice suggests that fasting and then refeeding boosts cell regeneration…

One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memories. A number of lifestyle factors can help improve a person’s ability to create memories, including proper sleep. Researchers from Cornell University have found that during sleep the hippocampus region of the brain goes ‘silent,’ allowing neurons to…

Researchers at at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a blood test that examines over 200 proteins to assess an individual’s biological aging rate.According to the research, the test — developed using machine learning — can predict a person’s likelihood of developing 18 significant age-related diseases and their risk of early…

A ketogenic diet can interact with certain cancer therapies to block the development of pancreatic cancer in mice, scientists at the University of California San Francisco have found.By combining a new treatment still in clinical trials with diet, researchers were able to starve the cancer cells in an animal model…

Plant-based eating patterns have been shown to lower the risk of mortality compared to animal-based eating patterns. A new study found that eating more plant fats could lower the risk of dying from any cause and the risk of dying from heart disease. The findings suggest that this may be…

There is a known association between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Past research shows there may be a possible genetic link between these two conditions. Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia have found a potential genetic connection between Alzheimer’s disease and several coronary artery disease-related disorders and lipids such…

Dementia is becoming more common and does not have a cure.Researchers are interested in what factors contribute to increased risk for cognitive impairment and what factors may be protective.One study found that more severe menopausal symptoms were associated with an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment.In contrast, other factors, like…

Higher intake of heme iron, which is found in red meat and other animal products, may significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.Researchers found that those who consumed the highest amount of heme iron had a 26% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes…

If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a new study.Anyone who has had chickenpox in their lives is at risk of getting shingles due to its virus that never leaves the system, and which…