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New Science Spotlight Articles
Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
August 19, 2019
Blood micronutrients as biomarkers for major diseases
From the Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment group, Public Health Sciences Divisions
How to boost cancer clinical trial participation
New study suggests loosening strict comorbidity criteria would open trials to thousands of previously exempt patients
Top 10 tips to cut your cancer risk
Vegetables and exercise may not be glamorous, but they could save your life, expert report confirms
Dietary modification puts the brakes on diabetes progression
From the WHI Clinical Coordinating Center, Public Health Sciences Division
A diverse investigation into the genetic risk for diabetes
From the Kooperberg and Peters Groups, Public Health Sciences Division.
Fruit fly study IDs missing links in fat-signaling system
Hormone alerts brain to fat-storage status, but its packaging system goes awry in obesity
New model for early detection of high risk type I diabetes
from the Zhao lab
Measuring the metabolic effects of bariatric surgery
From the Kratz Lab, Public Health Sciences Division.
Healthy, affordable food hacks for holidays - and beyond
Public health studies show access to fruits and vegetables, nourishing recipes, nutritional nudges help us eat better for less
A nutrition and exercise expert and her science writer daughter discuss the motivation to stay healthy
A nutrition and exercise expert and her science writer daughter sit down for a conversation on motivation
This is when we need to 'double down' on cancer
Roundtable with U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, biomedical researchers highlights need for additional NIH funding
Low-glycemic-load foods may reduce inflammation in overweight adults
'Not all carbohydrates are created equal'; study led by Marian Neuhouser and Johanna Lampe finds a 'slow carb' diet may reduce heart disease, cancer risk
Study finds a diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults
Such a diet also increases a hormone that helps regulate metabolism of fat and sugar
Omega-3 fat rich diet may reduce obesity-related diseases
Fish-rich diet linked to reduction in markers of chronic disease risk among overweight Yup’ik Eskimos
When it comes to the immune system, we're all more alike than previously thought, study finds
Finding may lead to new ways to detect, diagnose, and treat cancer and other diseases
Risk of second breast cancer may be higher in diabetics
Li study finds first-ever link between diabetes and two-fold increased risk of contralateral breast cancer
The diet and diabetes dilemma
Lesley Tinker's study of the effects of a low-fat diet on diabetes risk is among three reports on diabetes featured in the July 28 Archives of Internal Medicine
The ties that bind: mothers and offspring can share cells throughout life — with positive and negative effects
On Mother's Day May 11, give her flowers but amaze her with science
Moderate physical activity is critical for reducing the risk of chronic disease in men and women
Exercise melts intra-abdominal fat, a hidden risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes
Moderate Physical Activity is Critical for Reducing the Risk of Chronic Disease in Older Women
Exercise melts intra-abdominal fat, a hidden risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes