Extra virgin olive oil may protect against various dementias

A new study in mice finds that extra virgin olive oil prevents the toxic accumulation of tau protein in the brain and keeps memory intact.

How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy

A study in mice finds that eating less of a particular amino acid that is found in high levels in meat and eggs enhances the effects of cancer treatments.

How stress eating might prime the body to store fat

New research in mice finds a molecular pathway that may explain why eating comfort food during stressful times can lead to increased weight gain.

Could reused cooking oil trigger breast cancer spread?

A new study in mice finds that reused cooking oil may encourage breast cancer metastases. These preliminary results are sure to spark more research.

Dry-roasted peanuts more likely trigger for allergy

New study of mice finds dry-roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger allergy than raw peanuts, likely because dry roasting produces chemicals that prime the immune system.

Apple Peel Compound Protects Mice From Obesity

A new study in mice finds that ursolic acid, a compound naturally present in apple peel, partially protected the animals against obesity and some of its harmful effects such as pre-diabetes and fatty liver disease…