Probiotics cut runners' sick days in half
Probiotics cut runners' sick days in half Distance runners may have lowered immunity which makes them more vulnerable to catching colds. New research from…
Your gut has taste receptors
Your gut has taste receptors Ground-breaking research at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine has identified sweet taste receptors in the gut - and they're…
Pure oats deemed safe for people with celiac disease
Pure oats deemed safe for people with celiac disease After a review of the current research, Health Canada has deemed pure oats, always thought to…
Carotenoid rich vegetables protects against stomach cancer
Carotenoid rich vegetables protects against stomach cancer Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or root vegetables could reduce the…
Fruits and vegetables lower risk of gallstones
Fruits and vegetables lower risk of gallstones According to study results of the Nurses' Health Study, women who regularly eat fruits and vegetables may…
Tea may lower risk of cancer
Tea may lower risk of cancer Researchers from the US National Cancer Institute have found that drinking at least one cup of tea a day could cut the risk of…
Food timing cuts risk of celiac disease
Food timing cuts risk of celiac disease Researchers from the University of Colorado have found that for children who are at risk for developing celiac…
Beneficial bacteria offers relief from irritable bowel syndrome
Beneficial bacteria offers relief from irritable bowel syndrome Recent research suggests that a certain microbe, Bifidobacterium infantis, relieves symptoms…
Osteoporosis and gluten intolerance linked
Osteoporosis and gluten intolerance linked A new study claims some people develop osteoporosis, the mineral loss disease that leads to brittle bones, because…
Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn's disease
Vitamin K levels often low in Crohn's disease People with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammation of the colon, have lower levels of vitamin K than do…