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Exercise restores brain insulin sensitivity, may protect against type 2 diabetes

A new study shows that an 8-week exercise program can restore brain insulin sensitivity in sedentary individuals with obesity, which could protect against type 2 diabetes. eleonora galli/Getty Images By Robby Berman on November 11, 2022 Fact...

Late-stage melanoma: Experimental drug combo puts 50% of patients into remission

Researchers tested the efficacy of a drug combination for treating stage IV melanoma. They found that 71% of patients responded to the drug combination, and 50% had complete remission. The drug combination is now entering...

Epigenetics: Are we in a new era of cancer research?

Epigenetics is a conceptually and practically challenging area of research. However, work over the past 5 years has suggested it could be behind many of the remaining questions we have about how cancers arise, proliferate,...

Green tea and resveratrol may prevent the formation of Alzheimer’s plaques

In some people, viruses may trigger the accumulation of amyloid plaque and inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the brain. Growing evidence links activation of the common herpes virus to dementia onset and anti-herpes treatments to lower dementia...

Not all plant-based diets are the same: Junk veggie food and its impact on health

Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity for their many health benefits, including lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. However, not all plant-based diets are equal, and some eating habits may cause...

Tomatoes linked to improved gut health, study finds

A recent study observed the effects of tomato consumption on the gut microbiome in pigs. After 10 piglets were fed a diet of which 10% was freeze-dried tomato powder, their ratio of “good” to “bad”...

Daily multivitamin may slow cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Some degree of age-related cognitive decline is common, but older adults are also at risk for developing cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Research is ongoing about the factors that influence...

Hospital-treated infections linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers investigated the link between hospital-treated infections and neurodegenerative disease. They found that hospital-treated infections, particularly during early and mid-life, increased the subsequent risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease later in life. They...

Are apples good for diabetes?

Apples are a nutritious snack, and the fiber present in apples may help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Apples also contain fructose, a natural sugar, which may be more beneficial for insulin...

Innovative blood test may detect cancers that are otherwise hard to diagnose

Researchers have designed a blood test for cancer that looks at the methylation of cell-free DNA. A large-scale trial is ongoing to determine how the Gallieri test, as it is known, influences the time to...