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Scientific publications have lately been abuzz about Endoplasmic Reticular Stress, or ER Stress. In cells, the Endoplasmic Reticulum serves as a kind of all-powerful protector. Multiple studies have shown that ER stress is always present in people with Diabetes, and may therefore be used to indicate the onset of insulin resistance, or Type 2 Diabetes. “In the presence of chronic ER stress, such as we see in obesity, the effect of ER stress on metabolic regulation would lead to the development of (more…)

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, with approximately 180,000 cases diagnosed each year. Researchers continue to evaluate environmental factors, such as diet, that influence the development of breast cancer. Numerous studies have provided a wealth of often-contradictory information about the detrimental and protective factors of different foods. High fruit and vegetable consumption has been associated with a reduced risk for developing at lea (more…)