Author: admin

And, what supplements to take.

Bill Nye launches a new web series with the National Ataxia Foundation to raise awareness of the rare condition.Nye shares personal ties: multiple family members live with Spinocerebellar ataxia type-27B.Nye shares how he promotes brain health through biking, puzzles and staying active. Yesterday was International Ataxia Awareness Day, and to spread awareness on the genetic nervous system condition, we chatted with everyone’s favorite science communicator. Bill Nye, best known for his ‘90s show Bill Nye the Science Guy, is bringing back the nostalgic format with a new web series all about ataxia in partnership with National Ataxia Foundation and Biogen.…

Every year, as soon as the calendar hits August, I’m clocked in for fall. I am that person who geeks over all of the “Summerween” releases, and whenever brands drop their autumn edits, it’s hard not to buy everything. If you’re like me, you’re in luck, because Joanna Gaines just released her fall collection for Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, and there are some stunning pieces.  Typically, I’d never be able to add heaps of items to my cart because of the price, but this launch has many options that are relatively affordable. We’re talking $8 or less! I found…

CRO Concept Life Sciences opened its expanded integrated drug discovery facilities at its Chapel-en-le-Frith site in the U.K. This expansion brings chemistry, ADMET, and screening biology capabilities together under one roof with 130 scientists now on site, according to a company spokesperson, who adds that this represents a key milestone in Concept’s mission to accelerate the development of life-changing therapies, enhancing its ability to provide streamlined integrated drug discovery services that unlock progress in early-stage innovation through efficient workflows and troubleshooting. The expanded facilities, which include custom-fit drug discovery solutions across a range of modalities and therapy areas, are also…

A gene therapy trial claims to show promising results for patients with Huntington’s disease. A press announcement of the experimental treatment suggests significant slowing of the disease over three years.What has happened?On 24 September, US biotechnology company uniQure announced positive results from its phase 1/2 study of AMT-130, a gene therapy for Huntington’s disease.1 The treatment showed a statistically significant 75% slowing of disease progression at 36 months compared with patients matched by propensity score from natural history datasets.Results of the trial, however, were announced in a press release—the full study data have yet to be peer reviewed and published.If…

Published in Diabetes Care and conducted in collaboration with Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center in Aarhus, the research examined how consuming Lacprodan ISO.WaterShake before eating influenced blood glucose rises in the three hours after meals.“Findings suggest that whey protein may be a safe, effective and promising nutritional strategy to support blood glucose management in women with GDM,” said Lise Høj Brunsgaard, research scientist at Arla Foods Ingredients. Protein’s role in managing maternal blood sugarAround 19.6% of pregnant women experience hyperglycaemia during pregnancy, and the majority of these cases (79.2%) arise from GDM. GDM occurs when the body is…

Every month, more than two billion people all around the world menstruate, generating a treasure trove of data that could indicate their health status. Yet, the sample containing this information—menstrual blood—ends up as waste.“Some years ago, we realized that menstrual blood was a source of health information that was really underutilized,” said Lucas Dosnon, a graduate student in medical materials innovation researcher Inge Herrmann’s lab at ETH Zürich. Lucas Dosnon, a graduate student in Inge Herrmann’s lab at ETH Zürich, helped design a smart pad that can detect disease biomarkers in menstrual blood.Lucas DosnonBuilding on this, Herrmann, Dosnon, and their…

A recent study spotlights how micronutrients have imperceptibly driven human evolution, presenting evidence of positive selection among micronutrient-associated gene sets in tested populations. Nutrition Insight speaks with the lead researcher to explore the findings’ implications and how it could propel future studies. The publication in The American Journal of Human Genetics notes that declining global soil micronutrients are rapidly changing due to climate change, rising CO2 levels, and over-farming. Plus, global migration exposes populations to micronutrient deficiencies or excess without having the genetic adaptations to regulate these levels.“Additional work, including individuals of genetic ancestry groups not represented by populations used here,…

Chronic inflammation often accompanies diabetes, increasing the risk of other health issues.A plant-focused eating plan that is low in added sugars and alcohol may reduce inflammation.Daily exercise, adequate sleep and omega-3 fats may also be protective. Inflammation is a part of life. Just think about the last time you stubbed your toe. That instant “ouch” you felt is a signal of underlying inflammation. Eventually, the pain goes away, and you can move that toe again. Phew!  On the other hand, there’s chronic inflammation, which is more problematic. This lingering form of inflammation is linked to diabetes and increases the risk…

Health experts say turmeric is the best spice to reduce your risk of cancer. It may do this by reducing inflammation, guarding against cell damage and promoting gut health.Turmeric is versatile, working well in oatmeal, baked goods, eggs, curries, lattes and more.  This year alone, the American Cancer Society predicts that more than 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer. While some factors, like age and genetics, are out of your control, there are things you can do to take charge of your risk. “The strongest evidence shows that a healthy lifestyle—including nutritious eating, regular exercise, avoiding…