A popular diet called the ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbs) causes the body to produce ketone bodies, which are natural energy sources. One of them, β-hydroxybutyrate (βHb), may affect how cancer cells behave.

We explored the connection between gut health and social behavior in stress-vulnerable mice. We evaluated the gut microbiome, gut barrier function, inflammation, immune markers, and behavior. We found that Submissive mice showed impaired gut health together with reduced sociability. Treatments that improved gut barrier function and reduced inflammation also improved behavioral outcomes, supporting the gut–brain axis as a promising target for stress-related social deficits.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, and current treatments don't always work the same for everyone. One big challenge is that doctors often don't know in advance which chemotherapy will be most effective for each patient.