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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified rapid and distinct changes in the immune systems of individuals who transitioned to either a vegan…
Accumulated Evidence Over Two Decades Indicates Significant Health Benefits Linked to Plant-Based Diets
In a comprehensive review published on May 15, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Angelo Capodici and his team analysed 49 previously published papers.…
Cleveland Clinic study finds connection between elevated niacin levels and heart disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering a novel pathway implicated in cardiovascular disease associated with elevated levels of niacin, a common B…
Essential Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging: A Study
Scientists have long focused on understanding the brain to promote healthier ageing, yet preventing cognitive decline remains a challenging frontier. While risk factors for accelerated…
Study suggests that fish fed to farmed salmon could also be included in our diet
Public awareness campaigns are promoting the consumption of wild fish like mackerel, anchovies, and herring, which are commonly used in the diets of farmed salmon.…
Ancient hunter-gatherers seemed to have included more plants in their diet
Conducted by an international team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, Géoscience et Environnement Toulouse in Toulouse, France,…
The connection between individuals who consume mangoes and expectant mothers: enhanced dietary habits and improved intake of nutrients
Women in the stages of conception, pregnancy, or lactation often possess distinctive nutritional requirements that are frequently unaddressed by their current dietary choices. A recent…
Probiotics in kombucha mimic fasting and decrease fat reserves in worms
In a recent study, it has been discovered that the microbes in kombucha tea induce alterations in fat metabolism within the intestines of a model…
Opting for sugary beverages instead of fruit juice during infancy has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing obesity in adulthood
Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages during childhood has been associated with the development of unhealthy dietary patterns, which can elevate the risk of obesity in later stages…
NUS researchers reveal a connection between unhealthy diets and increased cancer risk
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how poor diets contribute to an increased…
Understanding the Mechanisms of Ageing
Ageing clocks accurately determine the biological age of humans with remarkable precision. Unlike chronological age, calculated from birth, biological age can be swayed by environmental…
The potential exposure to PFAS from diets high in seafood might be underestimated
A recent study led by Dartmouth College has raised concerns about the potential for increased exposure to PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) among individuals who…