A Protein That Controls Fat Burning Could Help Prevent Obesity
Scientists discovered that a protein called PDE5A plays an important role in how our bodies store and burn fat. When researchers removed …
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Can a Phone App Help Young Adults Eat Healthier Foods?
Researchers in Australia are testing whether a smartphone app can help young adults eat more plant-based foods like beans and nuts while …
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Khat Chewing Linked to Serious Weight Loss in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia compared the health and eating habits of 792 women—half who chew khat (a plant leaf) and half who don't. They found …
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How Baby Blood Tests Can Reveal Mom's Hidden Health Problems
Newborn screening tests that check a baby's blood for serious health conditions have made an unexpected discovery: sometimes these tests …
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Gut Bacteria Byproducts May Speed Up Colon Cancer Growth
Researchers discovered that two compounds made by gut bacteria—called TMA and TMAO—may help colon cancer cells grow faster and spread more …
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New Growing Method Makes Lettuce Healthier and Safer to Eat
Scientists tested a new way to grow lettuce using special water with tiny bubbles and a charcoal-like material called biochar. They grew …
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Cattle-Yak Milk May Be Healthier Than Pure Yak Milk
Scientists compared the proteins in milk from yaks and cattle-yaks (a mix of both animals) to see if crossbreeding affects nutrition. Using …
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Special Bacteria May Help Prevent Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially treated, might help prevent …
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Berry Compound Helps Mice Lose Weight by Changing Gut Bacteria
Researchers found that ellagic acid, a natural compound found in pomegranates and berries, may help reduce obesity in mice by changing their …
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Gut Bacteria May Help Seizure Medications Work Better
Researchers tested whether adding special bacteria (probiotics) to a seizure medication could help control seizures better in rats with …
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Vitamin D Boosts Sexual Health in Women With PCOS
Researchers studied 70 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who didn't have enough vitamin D. Half received birth control pills plus …
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Your Gut Bacteria May Play a Hidden Role in Young People's Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your body might be connected to why more young people are getting …
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Special Food Helps Sick Kids Feel Better and Stronger
Researchers studied 260 children with cancer who weren't eating enough to stay healthy. Half of the children received regular nutrition …
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Why the UK Needs Folic Acid in Food Now
Researchers in the UK tested blood samples from nearly 47,000 people to understand how common folate deficiency is and whether adding more …
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Low Vitamin D May Increase Pain Problems After Arm and Leg Breaks
Researchers studied nearly 3 million people who broke their arms or legs to understand if low vitamin D levels made their recovery harder. …
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Eating Healthy May Lower Your Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers looked at 12 different studies to see if eating healthy foods could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, a disease where the …
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Can a Special High-Fat Diet Help Fight Cancer?
Scientists looked at 23 studies about whether a ketogenic diet—a special eating plan that's very low in carbs and high in fat—might help …
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Why Processed Meat May Increase Disease Risk
A major review of nutrition research shows that eating a lot of processed meat—like bacon, sausage, and deli meat—is linked to serious …
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Why Cockroaches Are Such Good Eaters: The Chitin Secret
Scientists wanted to understand how American cockroaches can eat almost anything. They fed cockroaches special versions of two tough plant …
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Scientists Create Super Tomatoes with More Vitamin A
Researchers used advanced gene-editing technology to create tomatoes with significantly higher levels of beta-carotene, a nutrient your body …
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How States Can Better Cover Nutrition Counseling for Medicaid Patients
A new study looked at how different states handle insurance coverage for nutrition counseling from registered dietitians—experts trained to …
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Why Some Foods Cause Blood Sugar Crashes After Throat Surgery
After esophageal surgery (removal of the food tube), patients often experience sudden drops in blood sugar that can cause dizziness and …
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Mediterranean Diet Feeds Your Gut's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how different foods affect the tiny organisms living in our stomachs, called gut bacteria. They found that people who …
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Wild Potatoes Pack More Nutrition Than Store-Bought Ones
Scientists compared a wild potato species called Solanum okadae to the common potatoes we buy at grocery stores. They found that the wild …
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