Health
Study shows why high-protein diets are unhealthy
Researchers in South Australia believe they have found the key to why high-protein diets are unhealthy and can lead to shortened lifespans.
Feb 19, 2019
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Fruit fly study challenges theories on evolution and high-carb diets
A single mitochondrial DNA mutation common in animals could play a role in obesity and other health problems associated with a diet high in carbohydrates.
Oct 26, 2018
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Medical research
Receptor protein in the brain controls the body's fat 'rheostat'
Scientists at the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University have identified the function of a protein that has been confounding metabolism researchers for more than two decades. And it may have implications both for ...
Aug 22, 2018
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When it comes to protein, quality is more important than quantity
High-protein diets are everywhere, but not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the key is moderation and choosing wisely.
Jul 27, 2018
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Cardiology
High protein diet associated with small increased heart failure risk in middle-aged men
For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those who ate less protein, according to new research in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart ...
May 29, 2018
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High protein intake in early childhood is associated with higher body fat mass but not higher lean mass
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal (17-20) May shows that a high intake of protein in early childhood, particularly from animal food sources, is associated with a higher ...
May 20, 2017
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Medical research
The search to extend lifespan is gaining ground, but can we truly reverse the biology of ageing?
It was once a fringe topic for scientists and a pseudo-religious dream for others. But research into the biology of ageing, and consequently extending the lifespan of humans and animals, has become a serious endeavour.
Mar 31, 2017
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Cardiology
Mostly meat, high protein diet linked to heart failure in older women
Women over the age of 50 who follow a high-protein diet could be at higher risk for heart failure, especially if much of their protein comes from meat, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's ...
Nov 14, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
Childhood obesity epidemic could be tackled by expectant mothers adjusting their diet
Research in Singapore finds that babies have lower abdominal fat when their mothers' diet is relatively protein-rich and low in carbohydrate and fat during pregnancy. A*STAR researcher Mary Chong says this revelation may ...
Nov 2, 2016
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High-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss
Dieters sometimes consume extra protein to stave off hunger and prevent loss of muscle tissue that often comes with weight loss.
Oct 11, 2016
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