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Decoding the brain’s love for tempting snacks
30+ min ago (225+ words) Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally explain why we still reach for the biscuit tin, even when we're full. Decoding the brain's love for tempting snacks Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally…...
Machine learning predicts who will decline faster in Alzheimer’s disease using routine clinic data
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (269+ words) By harnessing everyday clinical assessments, researchers demonstrate that personalized 12-month forecasts of cognitive and functional change in dementia can be achieved without expensive imaging or invasive testing. Across the Minder cohort, the average 12-month MMSE decline was -1.7 points (standard deviation…...
Living near nuclear power plants is associated with higher cancer mortality, national US study reports
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (542+ words) A sweeping national analysis suggests that counties nearer to nuclear power plants experience higher cancer mortality, raising urgent questions about long-term environmental exposure, aging populations, and the limits of proximity-based risk assessment. Study: National analysis of cancer mortality and proximity…...
What Is Salicornia? Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and Salt Substitute Potential
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (621+ words) Image Credit: Lewis Pidoux / Shutterstock.com A member of the Amaranthaceae family, Salicornia is a succulent annual euhalophyte that grows in transitional zones between land and sea, such as marshes and saltpans.1,6 Members of the genus tolerate high salinity through…...
How zinc deficiency could worsen heart inflammation and what that means for patients
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (624+ words) New research suggests that zinc does far more than support immunity, revealing intricate molecular switches that may influence how the heart responds to inflammatory injury. Review: Zinc: A metallic shield against cardiac inflammation. Image Credit: Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock Zinc (Zn)…...
Higher tyrosine levels linked to shorter lifespan in major UK Biobank analysis
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (288+ words) A large genetic analysis suggests that one amino acid linked to protein metabolism could influence how long we live, with potential sex-specific effects that challenge assumptions about diet and longevity. Study: The role of phenylalanine and tyrosine in longevity: a…...
Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (225+ words) The global food system currently operates on an extractive, inefficient model, resulting in approximately 1.3 billion tons of edible food being discarded annually. This food waste occurs at every stage of the supply chain, from post-harvest losses in primary production to…...
Study aims to understand molecular origins of CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome
2+ day, 45+ min ago (397+ words) On the occasion of Rare Disease Day, the Biofisika Institute (CSIC, EHU) presents the progress of a project aimed at understanding the molecular origin of CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome, a rare disease caused by mutations in the beta-catenin protein. Although fewer than…...
NIH grant funds evaluation of expanded Medicare Advantage benefits
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (289+ words) Today, more than half of older Americans receive their Medicare coverage through private Medicare Advantage plans. In 2020, that program made a sweeping policy shift, allowing those plans to offer supplemental benefits beyond traditional medical care, including groceries, meal deliveries, utilities,…...
Colorful japonica rice varieties show unique health-promoting lipids
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (269+ words) Although lipids make up only a small proportion of rice, they are critical in determining its nutritional value. They help maintain cell membrane integrity, store energy, and support essential signaling processes in the body." Thanks to advances in analytical technologies,…...