Category: Science
Scientific articles and discussions, with my comments and take on the topics therein.
Stress (cortisol) makes even altruistic people selfish
A great new study, which may explain a good deal of the general perception and several studies…
Aspirin can slow down the progression of emphysema
Yet another study, adding to the mountain of evidence that if there is such a thing as…
Estrogen promotes, progesterone inhibits drug (cocaine) abuse
An interesting study, which not only exposes yet another negative side of estrogen but also demonstrates the…
Epilepsy/seizures caused by energetic deficit leading to calcium overload
Yet another study demonstrating that not only is a chronic, “incurable” disease of unknown origin treatable but…
Aging and disease are the same process, driven by low metabolism
I am posting about this mostly due to its “told you so” factor – i.e. more and…
Endotoxin (LPS) drives obesity, diabetes and CVD in young people
It looks like medicine is starting to change course on its attitude to endotoxin (LPS). After claiming…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine inhibits OXPHOS, creates the same metabolic state as cancer
I typically avoid posting about vaccines, considering the highly politicized nature of the debate, but this study…
Lactate is a key driver of diabetes/obesity, by promoting inflammation
A great study, demonstrating that in diabetes (just as in cancer) the so-called Warburg Effect (aerobic glycolysis)…
Exercise brain-boost may be due simply to increasing brain selenium levels
Yet another study demonstrating that many of the “mysterious” benefits of exercise most likely have nothing to…
“Reductive” stress harms cells, mitochondria protect by increasing metabolism
Finally a study that provide me with some “ammo” during my arguments with people I know who…