Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome
Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on the microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a…
Balanced protein intake can slow age-related muscle loss
Balanced protein intake can slow age-related muscle loss Eating more protein at breakfast or lunch could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing…
Diets remain poor for most American kids
Diets remain poor for most American kids Despite consuming fewer sugar-sweetened beverages and more whole grains, most American children and teenagers still…
An apple a day may help keep menopause symptoms away
An apple a day may help keep menopause symptoms away A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the body in many ways. Now, a new study…
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of…
Metabolic health, weight control key to preventing diabetes
Metabolic health, weight control key to preventing diabetes Increased fat distribution during menopause has long been shown to increase insulin resistance and…
Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight
Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce stress, appetite and body weight in children with obesity and anxiety,…
Cruciferous vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease
Cruciferous vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists shows how a natural compound found in…
On a high fibre diet? More protein may increase bloating
On a high fibre diet? More protein may increase bloating People who eat high fibre diets are more likely to experience bloating if their diet is also…
Scurvy still exists in Canada
Scurvy still exists in Canada Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada, according to a new study…