Diet and Lifestyle
Oat and rye bran fibers alter gut microbiota, reducing weight gain and liver inflammation
Mouse study shows consumption of dietary fiber from oat and rye brans supports the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which in turn ameliorates cholesterol metabolism …
Read Full ArticleWhy do arteries age? Study explores link to gut bacteria, diet
TMAO, a byproduct of red meat metabolism, damages our arteries, and may play a key role in boosting risk of heart disease as we get older. …
Read Full ArticleLight alcohol drinking may protect brain function
Light to moderate alcohol drinking may preserve brain function in older age. …
Read Full ArticleRaw milk may do more harm than good
Raw or unpasteurized cows’ milk from U.S. retail stores can hold a huge amount of antimicrobial-resistance genes if left at room temperature, …
Read Full ArticleExcessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits
Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health. …
Read Full ArticleCommon food additive causes adverse health effects in mice
A common food additive, titanium dioxide, was found to significantly alter gut microbiota in mice, causing colon inflammation and changes in protein expression in the liver. …
Read Full ArticleUrine test reveals quality of your diet and whether it’s the best fit for your body
Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of a person’s diet, and produces an individual’s unique urine ‘fingerprint’. …
Read Full ArticleMemory impairment in mice reduced by soy-derived protein fragment that can enter the brain
Ingestion of a soy-derived protein fragment improved working and long-term memory in mice treated to simulate Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleLess sleep reduces positive feelings in young adults
Sleep deprivation is associated with increased impulsivity and decreased positive feelings in young adults. …
Read Full ArticleSedentary behavior independently predicts cancer mortality
In the first study to look at objective measures of sedentary behavior and cancer mortality, researchers found that greater inactivity was independently associated with a higher risk of dying from cancer. …
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