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02/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Empty nutrition, empty noggin: Western-style diet can impair brain function, warn researchers
The Western diet is notorious for containing sinful amounts of fat, sugar and little to no nutrients. This unhealthy diet is also linked to a greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet despite the many reasons to forego this type of diet, many Americans continue to binge […]
02/10/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Scientists suggest tracking gut bacteria can help determine possible health risks in patients
Three major studies have all agreed that tracking gut bacteria potentially holds the key to quickly spotting many health conditions. The researchers believe that examining how the “microbial zoo” of the gut changes can help determine who’s at risk of several conditions related to the microbiome. Three of the conditions that were tested in the studies were […]
01/26/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Does “bad cholesterol” have a role in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic illness that robs a person of his memory and thinking skills. In the US, as many as five million adults suffer from this debilitating illness, with most symptoms appearing after age 60, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are some cases where people develop symptoms of the […]
01/03/2020
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By Grace Olson
Avoid foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup to prevent negative side effects like tooth decay and obesity
Most processed food products and drinks today contain either sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFSC) as sweeteners. According to researchers, the increased consumption of such food products and beverages could be linked to the widespread development of health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. While most researchers would agree that consuming food and […]
12/30/2019
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By Grace Olson
Acrylamides in coffee … should you be worried?
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, one that’s enjoyed by millions of people across different cultures. However, despite its popularity and its health benefits, roasted coffee beans have been found to contain small amounts of a compound called acrylamide. But what is it, really? Find out below: What is acrylamide? Acrylamide […]
12/21/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Diets and bone health: Can eating red meat prevent multiple sclerosis?
The link between certain diets and multiple sclerosis (MS) is an area of great interest among members of the MS community. While there are already established studies that point towards the beneficial effects of certain foods and dietary components like omega-3 fatty acids, there is not enough research to make a solid consensus on whether […]
10/23/2019
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By Melissa Smith
A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds
Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy […]
10/14/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Can green tea and carrots restore working memory in dementia patients?
Researchers from the University of Southern California found a promising way to restore working memory in people with dementia. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, they found that compounds in green tea and carrots might reverse Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. For the study, the researchers examined the effect of green tea […]
07/28/2019
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By Melissa Smith
It’s time we categorized obesity as a contagious disease
It may not be a virus, but obesity can spread from person to person. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggested that obesity can spread through communities like a social contagion. The study found that moving to an area with a high rate of obesity can increase your risk of becoming obese yourself, because you […]
06/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Chronic exposure to aflatoxins is linked to numerous health problems, such as cancer and kidney damage
Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, two pathogenic fungi that thrive in hot and humid climates. Aflatoxins are some of the most carcinogenic toxins known to man, and they can be found in foods today. A. flavus and A. parasiticus can contaminate crops in the field, at harvest, and during storage. The aflatoxins they produce are commonly found in corn […]
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