Similar foods have different effects on microbiome, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Foods that look the same on nutrition labels can have significantly different effects on an individual’s microbiome, according to a new study published in the journal Cell...
Read MoreDisrupting gut bacteria could make cancer more aggressive, study finds
By Katherine Shagoury An unhealthy, inflamed gut causes breast cancer to become much more invasive and spread more quickly to other parts of the body, according to a new study from...
Read MoreWorld’s largest nutrition research project finds one diet does not fit all
By Katherine Shagoury Individual responses to food are unique, even between identical twins, according to new research by King’s College London and Massachusetts General Hospital, presented Monday at the American...
Read MoreHarvard study shows dietary supplements associated with severe health events in children, young adults
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared...
Read MoreStudy shows red, white meat equally impact health
By Katherine Shagoury Consuming red meat and white meat have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study,...
Read MoreFecal transplants rejuvenate immune system in the gut of aged mice
By Katherine Shagoury Fecal transplants from young to aged mice can stimulate the gut microbiome and revive the gut immune system, according to a new study by immunologists at the...
Read MoreVitamin D may benefit cancer patients, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D, if taken for at least three years, could help cancer patients live longer, according to new research from Michigan State University and published in the...
Read MoreProbiotic supplement labels lacking, researchers find
By Katherine Shagoury Many probiotic product labels do not give consumers enough information to make an informed decision, according to new research by Georgetown University Medical Center and published in...
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