Author: Catherine

A groundbreaking study by researchers at UC San Francisco has unveiled a novel approach to combat pancreatic cancer using a ketogenic diet in combination with cancer therapy. Published in Nature, the study demonstrates how a high-fat diet can effectively starve pancreatic tumors by depriving them of their primary energy source. The research team, led by Dr. Davide Ruggero, discovered that the ketogenic diet, when paired with the cancer drug eFT508, blocks fat metabolism, which is crucial for tumor growth. This innovative treatment strategy leverages the body's natural metabolic shift to fat consumption during fasting, driven by the eukaryotic translation initiation factor (eIF4E). By inhibiting eIF4E, the therapy cuts off the cancer cells' fuel supply, leading to tumor shrinkage. This d...

A recent study from University College Dublin sheds light on how different types of plant-based diets can significantly impact metabolic health. The research, which involved 170 healthy adults, differentiated between healthful and unhealthful plant-based diets using plant-based diet indexes (PDI). The findings revealed that healthful plant-based diets are associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI), lower fasting glucose levels, and higher levels of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C). Conversely, unhealthful plant-based diets were linked to higher BMI, higher fasting glucose, higher triacylglycerol levels, and lower HDL-C levels. These results underscore the importance of the quality of plant-based foods in promoting metabolic health. The study highlights that not all plant...

In the battle against chronic diseases, your grocery list might be your most potent weapon. A recent article from Harvard Health highlights the significant role of diet in combating inflammation, a key factor in diseases like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Dr. Frank Hu, a nutrition expert at Harvard, emphasizes that certain foods can have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Blueberries, leafy greens, and nuts are standout choices, packed with protective compounds called polyphenols. Even your morning cup of coffee could be fighting inflammation. The Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils, is suggested as an excellent anti-inflammatory eating plan. By choosing these foods, you're not just reducing inflammation – you're potentially improvin...