Body fat can predict mortality risk in young adults
Researchers showed that body fat percentage can predict long-term mortality in young adults better than body mass index or waist size.
Category: What effects do different foods have on our bodies and health?
How do foods impact our bodies? What is healthy eating and how do we get there? What foods are good for different health conditions?
Foods for healthy aging
Researchers showed that health-care professionals who ate more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and poultry were more likely to live…
Could microbes feed astronauts on Mars?
Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…
Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?
Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…
Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal
Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.
Blueberries and black rice boost immunity
Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.
Are probiotics good for your health?
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life
Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…
New lab technique improves how we study the microbiome
Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by…
The connection between puberty, body mass, and nutrition
How does the body connect our nutrition to our development? A receptor in the brain plays a key role in puberty and growth!