Environmental sustainability should be inherent to dietary guidance, experts say
By Katherine Shagoury Environmental sustainability should be inherent to dietary guidance, whether working with individuals or groups about their dietary choices or in setting national dietary guidance, according to a...
Read MoreTechnique boosts omega-3 fatty acid levels in brain, improves cognitive function
By Katherine Shagoury While supplements containing beneficial omega-3 fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) exist, there is little evidence that they adequately increase EPA and DHA...
Read MoreOpioids offer little chronic pain benefit, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Opioids offer minimal improvements over a placebo for adults with chronic pain, according to a recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The...
Read MoreHigh-fat diets appear bad for blood pressure in young men and women, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A high-fat diet may be bad for both younger males and females, but exactly how it’s harmful may differ between the sexes, according to a study published...
Read MoreU.S. News ranks best diets for 2019
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. News & World Report rounded up its annual list of best overall diets, best diets for weight loss, and more in a report released late...
Read MoreResearch suggests bacterial enzyme used in processed foods could cause celiac disease
By Katherine Shagoury A widely-used food additive could cause celiac disease, according to new research published in Frontiers in Pediatrics. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, where gluten triggers the...
Read MoreMetabolic syndrome patients need more vitamin C to break cycle of antioxidant depletion, study says
By Katherine Shagoury A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, according to...
Read MoreUCSB physicists develop new mathematical approaches to analyze interactions between gut bacteria
By Katherine Shagoury The gut microbiome, the world of microbes that inhabit the human intestinal tract, has captured the interest of scientists and clinicians for its critical role in health....
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