TheSynapse Magazine – Issue 6, 2017
Estrogen-mimicking compounds in foods may reduce effectiveness of breast cancer treatment
New TSRI study suggests breast cancer patients taking palbociclib/letrozole combination therapy should avoid foods rich in xenoestrogensScientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have discovered that two estrogen-mimicking compounds found in many foods appear to potently reverse the effects of palbociclib/letrozole, a popular drug combination…
A more complete Mediterranean diet may protect against aggressive prostate cancer
New study in The Journal of Urology® finds that a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might not be enough In a new study published in The Journal of Urology®, researchers determined that men who followed a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, boiled…
Cycling does not damage men’s sexual or urinary functions
New study in The Journal of Urology® finds that cardiovascular benefits of recreational or intense cycling outweigh the risks of negatively impacting sexual or urinary healthCycling is increasingly popular for transportation, exercise, and leisure, and its impact on sexual health has received a great deal…
Fast food makes the immune system more aggressive in the long term
The immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and high calorie diet as to a bacterial infection. This is shown by a recent study led by the University of Bonn. Particularly disturbing: Unhealthy food seems to make the body’s defenses more aggressive in the…
TheSynapse Magazine – Issue 4, 2017
Camelina oil improves blood lipid profile
The use of camelina oil reduces overall and LDL cholesterol levels in persons with impaired glucose metabolism, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
Frozen embryos result in just as many live births in IVF
Freezing and subsequent transfer of embryos gives infertile couples just as much of a chance of having a child as using fresh embryos for in vitro fertilization (IVF), research from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Adelaide, Australia has found.In results to be published in…
Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Older Adults from Becoming Frail
An analysis of published studies indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. The findings, which are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggest that a diet emphasizing primarily plant-based foods-such as fruits and vegetables,…
Prolonged periods of sedentary time strongly associated with amount of fat around internal organs
A team of researchers from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University – has found new evidence to suggest that longer periods of sedentary time (defined as any sitting/reclining activity with low…
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At least three out of five people who try a cigarette become daily smokers
At least 61 per cent of people who try their first cigarette become, at least temporarily, daily smokers, suggests an analysis of survey data by Queen Mary University of London.The findings, from over 215,000 survey respondents and published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research,…