Getting old? Slowing down? Blame inefficient mitochondria
Mitochondria are the cell's equivalent of power stations. A power station burns fuel to build up steam pressure and uses that pressure to drive a turbine linked to a dynamo. This in turn generates electricity. In mitochondria, the fuel is oxidised and builds up a pressure of hydrogen ions (protons). These force through molecular turbines and enable the cell to generate ATP, an energy unit that ca...Slowing Cartilage Loss In Arthritis With Fruit Extracts
A new study shows that extracts from the fruit Pomegranate have been shown to block enzymes that contribute to cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis.// Although findings are still at a preliminary stage and not yet proven in humans it is likely to encourage further consumption of pomegranate juice say researchers. A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University found t...Slowing Down The Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative and ultimately fatal disease// that slowly destroys the brain. At an advanced stage, Alzheimer's disease sufferers lose the ability to take care of themselves and require help in every aspect of their everyday living. Based on findings of a recent study researchers say that a mixture of peptides derived from colostrum could help s...Slowing Down The Progression Of Tumour Cells With Omega-6 Fatty Acids
According to a recent study researchers say that they found that Omega-6 fatty acids promote the growth of prostate tumour cells in laboratory settings. Scientists say that the sudden rise in the incidence of prostate cancer // could be due to a rapid increase in the amount of omega-6 fatty acids in the western diet in recent years. Omega-6 fats have also been linked to the developmen...NHS Food Slowing Patient Recovery
Patient’s recovery are being slowed by NHS hospitals because they are serving meals that are unappetizing, tepid or downright inedible//, according to a survey of catering at 97 health trusts. The survey revealed that 40% of patients were having their meals supplemented by food brought in by relatives and friends. Over 37% of patients reported leaving a meal uneaten because it looked, s...New Drugs Shows Promise in Slowing the Progression of Prostate Cancer
A new class of targeted anti-cancer drugs that blocks the human epidermal growth factor (HER) receptor family shows promise// in prolonging the lives of patients with recurrent prostate cancer, a new Cedars-Sinai study shows. The drug, a molecular targeted compound called pertuzumab, works by binding to and inhibiting the function of HER2 receptors, interrupting a key pathway that leads to cancer...