A study published in The Journal of Physiology found that high stress levels in pregnant mice led to increased cortisol levels, causing mothers to eat more but reducing placental glucose transport. This can result in decreased fetal weight and long-term metabolic health implications for children.
Research suggests umami taste has a beneficial role in health, especially for elderly patients, who may experience reduced sensitivity due to diseases or medications. 'Kokumi' substances found in garlic and onions can enhance flavors in low-fat foods.
A Cancer Research UK study found that people who dismiss their symptoms as trivial or worry about wasting the doctor's time may delay cancer diagnosis. The study discovered that many individuals with red-flag cancer warning symptoms felt they didn't need medical attention, fearing it would be seen as a sign of weakness.
Researchers found that attaching chemotherapy drug Epirubicin to nanodiamonds effectively eliminates chemoresistant cancer stem cells. The study demonstrates the use of nanotechnology to repurpose existing chemotherapy drugs as effective agents against chemoresistant cancer stem cells.