The health benefits of spring greens
By Karen Malkin Patients may roll their eyes at you when you suggest they “eat their greens,” but to safeguard their health, there’s good reason for them to get in...
Read MoreCommon food additive found to impact gut microbiome
By Katherine Shagoury A common food additive, titanium dioxide nanoparticles E171, may have a significant and harmful affect on human health, according to a new study published in the journal...
Read MoreWhole grains alter intestinal serotonin production, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of...
Read MoreSupplements may not affect mortality, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Taking dietary supplements will not extend life, and may be harmful to health in large quantities, according to a study published earlier this week in the Annals...
Read MoreHoney protein composition could offer powerful treatment applications, study says
By Katherine Shagoury New data on proteins found in honey could lead to new medicinal applications, according to a new study published in Journal of Natural Products. Honey is a...
Read MoreNew study may explain why gut distress accompanies depression
By Katherine Shagoury Gastrointestinal distress is common for patients with depression, and the two conditions may arise from the same glitch in neuron chemistry, low serotonin, according to a new...
Read MoreReplacing saturated fat with walnuts, vegetable oils lowers blood pressure, study says
By Katherine Shagoury When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new...
Read MoreCombination of diet, bacteria, limits cancer progression
By Katherine Shagoury A combination of prebiotics, such as dietary fiber, and probiotics reduces the expression of pro-carcinogenic and drug resistance genes, according to a new study published in the...
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