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Subtype of autism linked with abnormal cholesterol levels identified

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Researchers have identified a subtype of autism and will examine if it can be treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins

Using a novel multi-modal approach to data analysis, scientists have identified a specific subtype of autism linked with a gene cluster known to affect both neurodevelopment and lipid metabolism. The research suggests this subtype could account for nearly seven percent of autism cases and future study will explore whether cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins could be an effective treatment.

Category: Science

Tags: Autism, Neuroscience, Cholesterol, metabolism, Genetics, Harvard, Alzheimer’s Disease, MIT, Northwestern University

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Harvard study uncovers enzyme that ups fat burning and exercise endurance

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Nick Lavars

People exercise for all kinds of reasons, but a couple of common reasons are to burn off some fat and to increase the limits of their physical performance. Newly published research from scientists at Harvard University has implicated one mechanism in b… Continue reading Harvard study uncovers enzyme that ups fat burning and exercise endurance→

Metastudy homes in on 10 strongest risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Ten risk factors, including head trauma, obesity in latelife, and diabetes, have been identified as the strongest risk factors for Alzheimer's in a new study

A massive systematic review encompassing hundreds of clinical trials and observational studies has zeroed in on the 10 most common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest avoiding these 10 factors could play a significant role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, metabolism, Neuroscience

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Clinical trial compares two popular types of intermittent fasting diets

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A popular form of intermittent fasting is called time-restricted feeding (TRF), and it involves consuming all one’s daily calories in a small window of time. The most common type of TRF is an eight-hour daily feeding window, known as the 16:8 diet, but… Continue reading Clinical trial compares two popular types of intermittent fasting diets→

Prediabetes associated with bacterial shifts in the gut microbiome

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have for the first time studied the gut microbiome of subjects with prediabetes. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals a person’s unique gut bacteria population could be used to predi… Continue reading Prediabetes associated with bacterial shifts in the gut microbiome→

Researchers uncover how your brain puts the brakes on sugar cravings

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A few years ago, scientists discovered the liver releases a hormone to suppress consumption of sweet-tasting food once a person has consumed high volumes of sugar. New research, led by the University of Iowa, has now homed in on exactly how this mechan… Continue reading Researchers uncover how your brain puts the brakes on sugar cravings→

Long-term endurance exercise found to alter more than 1000 genes

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Rich Haridy

While much research has investigated short-term physiological responses to exercise a new study has set out to examine how long-term physical training, consistently performed for over a decade, can influence gene activity to prevent metabolic disease.C… Continue reading Long-term endurance exercise found to alter more than 1000 genes→

Study shows how a ketogenic diet positively alters the gut microbiome

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A comprehensive new study, led by scientists from UC San Francisco, is offering robust new insights into the way a ketogenic diet can influence the gut microbiome, and subsequently result in broader health benefits.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, Sc… Continue reading Study shows how a ketogenic diet positively alters the gut microbiome→

Old alcoholism drug shows potential as new anti-obesity treatment

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Rich Haridy

New research from an international team of scientists has found an old drug, used for over half a century to treat alcoholism, could be repurposed as a useful anti-obesity medication. The animal study saw the drug prevent obesity and improve metabolic … Continue reading Old alcoholism drug shows potential as new anti-obesity treatment→

Worm study offers new insight into link between obesity and poor sleep

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Rich Haridy

For years, observational studies have linked short sleep patterns with obesity, and many scientists suspect it is the sleep irregularities causing metabolic dysfunction and appetite disruptions. New research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelm… Continue reading Worm study offers new insight into link between obesity and poor sleep→