Liver enzyme discovery decreases appetite in obese mice, leads to weight loss
A new study reports that inhibiting a liver enzyme in obese mice decreases their appetite, increases expenditure of fat, and results in weight loss.
Disease Prevention
Common parasite found in gut actually keeps you healthy by fighting inflammation
Scientists report that a common parasite found in the gastrointestinal tract is associated with benefits for gut health.
Keto diet triggers activation of molecule that stops colorectal cancer
Eating a low-carb keto diet could delay the progression of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
‘Forever chemicals’ in many common household items linked to liver damage
Synthetic “forever” chemicals in everything from furniture to food wrappers may be damaging the livers of everyone they come into contact with.
Leafy green gut: New study suggests spinach could prevent colon cancer
New research from Texas A&M University Health Science Center finds that the ingredients in spinach can discourage the development of polyps that progress into colon cancer.
Obesity can ‘rewire’ immune system, causing some drugs to make other conditions worse
Obesity, sometimes classified as a chronic inflammatory state, alters the immune system in many ways, a new study finds.
‘Good’ cholesterol plays important role in protecting your liver, scientists say
Researchers reveal that a form of good cholesterol, known as HDL3, protects against liver inflammation by blocking inflammatory signals from gut bacteria.
Study finds new, promising target for IBD treatment
New research suggests there is a way to optimize treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
Crohn’s disease linked to fatty tissue surrounding the gut
Scientists at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland have discovered a direct link between fatty tissue and Crohn’s disease.
Imbalance of gut bacteria may lead to Parkinson’s disease, studies show
Despite being a disease in the brain, new research suggests an unhealthy gut could lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease.