How a high salt diet may lead to cognitive decline

New research in mice sheds light on the mechanism that explains the causal link between a diet high in salt and a marker of Alzheimer’s disease.

Flaxseed fiber could help reduce obesity

In a new study of mice, researchers found the mechanism through which flaxseed-derived fiber can improve health and, more specifically, prevent obesity.

Could pomegranates offer the key to new IBD treatments?

A compound derived from pomegranates and berries can have a protective role in inflammatory bowel disease. New research reveals the mechanism it accesses.

How four cups of coffee might protect the heart

Caffeine is known to protect against heart disease and stroke. A new study finds the mechanism that underpins this protection, and mitochondria are key.

Enzymatic activity essential for vision may provide target for drug transport

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have uncovered the mechanism that enables the enzyme Lecithin: retinol acyltransferase (LRAT) to store vitamin A-a process that is…

How a fiber-rich diet protects against obesity and diabetes

Researchers have long known that a diet rich in fiber can help protect against diabetes and obesity, but they have been unclear as to how.

Study Of Tiny Roundworms Provides Clue To Observed Human Health Benefits From Omega Fatty Acids

A search for genes that change their levels of expression in response to nutrient deprivation has uncovered potential clues to the mechanism underlying the health benefits of omega fatty acids. In the journal Genes & Development, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers describe finding that feeding omega-6 fatty acids to C…

How Added Sugar In Diet Leads To Obesity, Diabetes – New Clues About Fructose

A new animal study published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers new clues about the mechanism through which a diet high in fructose, such as from added sugar and high fructose corn syrup, may contribute to the development of obesity and diabetes…