Month: October 2023

Relationship between NAFLD and Aβ Deposition Differs by Sex

Just as certain foods can affect the way your stomach feels, fatty liver disease in cognitively unimpaired individuals could influence the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Interestingly, this connection seems to differ based on gender. In a study of over 600 participants, researchers found that females with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were more likely to […]

Published on October 13, 2023

Consciousness in the cradle: on the emergence of infant experience

Imagine a secret treasure buried deep in a hidden cave. No one knows exactly when or how this treasure emerged. The same goes for infant consciousness. Scientists have been puzzling over when and how babies first become aware of their experiences. Some believe that consciousness only kicks in after the baby’s first birthday, like a […]

Published on October 13, 2023

Uncovering the Secrets of Omega-3 for Personalized Nutrition

Imagine our genes as the chefs and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as the ingredients. Scientists have made a delicious breakthrough, discovering how genes impact the utilization of these fatty acids for good health in African-American and Hispanic-American individuals. This finding takes us one step closer to the tantalizing concept of precision nutrition, where we […]

Published on October 13, 2023