June 27, 2023
Industrial processing changes the structure of food. Experts say it can affect how much you eat and absorb, your weight and risk for chronic disease.
Purdue News: Melted, pounded, extruded: Why many ultra-processed foods are unhealthy
June 26, 2023
Aging and obesity may cause stem cells in the body to change in ways that are linked with diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer, according to a study co-authored by scholars at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington University at St. Louis. The research looked at epigenetic changes – which impact how the body uses its DNA code – in stem cells derived from fat tissue. Results from the study reinforce concerns about the dangers of obesity and raise a warning flag on the therapeutic use of stem cells taken from the fat of people who are obese.
Purdue News: Combination of aging and obesity may prime stem cells in fatty tissue for disease
June 26, 2023
Research links women's lean body mass with how quickly they eliminate alcohol from their system. Women with obesity and those who are older eliminate alcohol from their bloodstreams faster than those of normal weight and those who are younger.
Lean body mass, age linked with alcohol elimination rates in women
June 26, 2023
Purdue University researchers are top contenders in a national competition to provide new tools that help health care providers systematically address social factors that negatively affect health.
Purdue News: Purdue team excelling in health-systems improvement competition
June 23, 2023
New approach could provide insights into cancer progression and treatment response, leading to more precise therapies.
Researchers show how a tumor cell’s location and environment affect its identity
June 22, 2023
The genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who carried variations thought to cause the condition in fact had their menopause at an older age.
Research challenges current thinking on the genetic causes of very early menopause
June 21, 2023
Researchers have outlined the structure and function of a protein complex which is required to repair damaged DNA and protect against cancer.
Researchers reveal mechanism of protection against breast and ovarian cancer
June 16, 2023
Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to a higher risk of blood cell cancers
June 15, 2023
Fathers can make a huge difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers led by scientists at Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
June 15, 2023
New cases of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 have been rising at an alarming rate over the past several decades. But younger adults aren’t routinely screened for colorectal cancer because the disease is still relatively rare in younger adults.
Study Identifies Potential Warning Signs of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults
