Month: August 2023

Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Liver Cancer

A recent study has discovered a correlation between liver cancer and the consumption of sugary beverages by postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that drinking too many sugar-sweetened drinks may increase the risk of developing liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease. This relationship can be likened to pouring syrup on a delicate liver, causing […]

Published on August 8, 2023

Amyloid’s Influence on Dopamine Depletion in Lewy Body Diseases Revealed

Imagine that you’re hosting a burger party, and you have two different types of patties – beef and turkey. You also have two bowls of toppings – one with barbecue sauce and one with ketchup. Now, depending on the type of patty you choose, it will interact differently with the toppings. Similarly, in this study, […]

Published on August 8, 2023

Frontal ATP Levels Linked to Cognitive Performance in Aging

As we age, our mitochondria become less efficient at producing energy, which directly affects the availability of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that provides energy for cellular functions. In a preliminary study, scientists used a technique called phosphorous magnetic resonance spectroscopy (31P MRS) to measure ATP levels in the frontal and posterior regions of the […]

Published on August 8, 2023