Protecting Bones During Weight Loss - Eat Protein-Rich Foods
According to an investigation published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, consuming a calorie controlled diet lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein - primarily from dairy foods - combined with daily exercise has a significantly positive impact on bone health in overweight individuals as well as obese young women. The researchers observed that bone health improvements were particularly evident, because of the high density of bone-supporting nutrients, such as vitamin D, dairy-based protein and calcium.
Soft-Tissue Sarcoma: Unlocking The Genetic And Molecular Mystery
Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston have uncovered important molecular and genetic keys to the development of soft-tissue sarcomas in skeletal muscle, giving researchers and clinicians additional targets to stop the growth of these often deadly tumors. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study identified two major molecular signaling pathways (the Ras and mTOR pathways) that are common in tumor growth and development. These molecular pathways regulate cell growth and division, two cellular properties whose over-activation are hallmarks of cancer biology.
Innate Immunity Hoodwinked By Implant Coating
Coating the surface of an implant such as a new hip or pacemaker with nanosized metallic particles reduces the risk of rejection, and researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain why: they fool the innate immune system. The results are presented in the International Journal of Nanomedicine. "Activation of the body's innate immune system is one of the most common reasons for an implant being rejected, " explains Professor Hans Elwing from the University of Gothenburg's Department of Cell and Molecular Biology.