Adding fish oil supplements to your diet can help lower breast cancer risk
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Although people typically take dietary supplements for their gut health, a new study finds one popular supplement may be very beneficial to breast health as well. Researchers from...
View ArticleEating yogurt and other fermented foods can help prevent diabetes, inflammation
STANFORD, Calif. — Eating yogurt can help tackle arthritis, type 2 diabetes, and even stress, according to what scientists are calling a “stunning” find. Researchers from Stanford University say...
View ArticleToo many antibiotics early in childhood may impact brain development
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The average child in the United States receives around three different antibiotic treatments before reaching their second birthday. Now, researchers from Rutgers University find...
View ArticleKey to living past 100 may hinge on your gut health, study of centenarians shows
TOKYO — Centenarians have unique gut bacteria that enables them to live to a ripe old age, according to new research. Scientists in Japan say this unique gut makeup fuels bile acids that protect...
View ArticleYour gut bacteria may determine how well you lose weight
SEATTLE, Wash. —Trying to lose weight? Regardless of how much you exercise, how many pounds you lose may come down to the makeup of your gut bacteria. A new study finds a person’s microbiome influences...
View ArticleThere’s a scientific reason why kids dislike broccoli and cauliflower
NORTH RYDE, Australia — Children and vegetables are not exactly a match made in heaven. In fact, many parents will probably admit getting their kids to eat greens like broccoli, cauliflower, and...
View ArticleNatural high? Exercise reduces inflammation by creating the body’s own...
NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — Cannabis products are becoming an increasingly popular item among consumers looking for a natural pain reliever. However, a new study reveals the human body is actually...
View ArticleHealthy microbiome may be key to staving off antibiotic-resistant bacteria
PARIS — While antibiotics help to combat harmful pathogens, they have also been shown to kill good microorganisms that play a role in the body’s health. Some pathogens can adapt to become resistant to...
View ArticleSnot can cure ear infections? Nasal bacteria protects against the common...
BRISBANE, Australia — When it comes to treating chronic ear infections, a new study suggests doctors should also take a look at the patient’s nose. Australian researchers found that the nasal...
View ArticleDoes exercising give you a stomach ache? Popular cocoa remedy won’t help,...
WASHINGTON — Many people complain of stomach and digestive distress after working out. Recently, some fitness enthusiasts and athletes have begun consuming more cocoa on a regular basis to combat this...
View ArticleTaking antibiotics during middle age can put women at greater risk for...
BOSTON, Mass. — Antibiotics can help you when you’re sick, but a new study finds taking them during middle age could be harmful for your brain. Researchers found evidence that women using antibiotics...
View ArticleGut feeling: Your diet may be shaping your personality, study says
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — What’s on your plate may shape your personality, according to scientists from Texas A&M University. Most people may know the saying “you are what you eat,” but who knew it...
View ArticleToast to this: A daily glass of beer could make your gut healthier
LISBON, Portugal — Love beer? Then you’ll definitely enjoy this study out of Portugal. Scientists there conclude that having a bottle of beer each with dinner each night may actually improve gut...
View ArticleLife-long asthma and allergy problems linked to antibiotic exposure during...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Millions of parents may have to think twice about giving their young children antibiotics. Scientists from Rutgers University have found that exposure to antibiotics early in life...
View ArticleNew drug eliminates over 300 kinds of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For patients with a urinary tract infection, what’s the best way to deal with it? You can go to your doctor for antibiotics, but you run the risk of the medication not working...
View ArticleHaving suicidal thoughts changes saliva, study shows
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — They say you are what you eat, but perhaps the saying should go you are what you think. Fascinating new research from the University of Florida uncovers a connection between our...
View ArticleStress can actually protect the body from injury and disease, study reveals
CLEVELAND — Although stress plays a role in the onset of a number of health issues, a new study finds it may also protect the body in certain circumstances. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve...
View ArticleA handful of almonds each day promotes strong gut health
LONDON — Our stomachs are anything but simple. The gut microbiome contains countless micro-organisms and bacteria that play a major role in digestive, immune, and overall health. In other words, what...
View ArticleContact with humans may be making the wild American marten eat less meat
RALEIGH, N.C. — Humans are changing the diets of the wild American marten, who are carnivores, making them more likely to consume plant-based meals. Researchers from North Carolina State University say...
View ArticleHow to have a healthy gut: Hang out with your friends more often!
OXFORD, United Kingdom — Having good friends could be essential for a healthy stomach, according to new research. Researchers from the University of Oxford found that friendship is just as important...
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