Can Foods Change How Your Genes Work? What Science Says
Systematic reviewScientists reviewed 76 studies about how foods we eat might change the way our genes work, especially as we age. They found that certain …
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Scientists reviewed 76 studies about how foods we eat might change the way our genes work, especially as we age. They found that certain …
Read studyAfter weight loss surgery, patients often need extra vitamins and minerals because their bodies can't absorb nutrients as well. This study …
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6.5quality
The American journal of clinical nutrition
Researchers wanted to know if two different types of hard fats commonly used in processed foods affect your heart health differently. They …
Read studyResearchers looked at 36 studies about programs designed to help people change their behaviors at work, like eating healthier, quitting …
Read studyResearchers looked at 50 studies from South Asia to understand how scientists measure what people buy, cook, and eat at home. They found …
Read studyScientists created a new powder form of Vitamin B12 that you can take by breathing it in through your nose instead of getting shots or …
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4.2quality
Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)
Doctors are prescribing new medications that help people lose weight by reducing hunger and controlling blood sugar. These drugs work really …
Read studySeizures in newborns can have many causes, but doctors are learning that some are caused by genetic conditions rather than brain injuries. …
Read studyResearchers looked at dozens of studies about whether kids and teens can actually eat healthier foods to protect their hearts. The good …
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6.3quality
The Journal of nutrition
A large study of over 3,600 Spanish adults found that people who sleep more than 8 hours per night lost less weight during a weight loss …
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4.2quality
The Journal of nutritional biochemistry
When people have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb important nutrients like selenium, which helps protect against disease …
Read studyScientists have created a new type of tiny particle that could help treat cancer more effectively while causing fewer side effects. These …
Read studyCadmium is a toxic metal that can build up in rice and harm your health. Scientists discovered that combining two simple dietary strategies, …
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4.2quality
Experimental cell research
Scientists discovered that a protective protein called VDBP helps keep your liver healthy by controlling iron levels and preventing damage. …
Read studyScientists discovered that a special nutrient called folate helps plants sense and respond to nitrogen levels in soil. When folate isn't …
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4.2quality
International journal of biological macromolecules
Scientists discovered how a helpful bacteria in your gut called Akkermansia muciniphila makes an important nutrient called cobamide, which …
Read studyScientists studied a medicinal mushroom called Antrodia cinnamomea that's popular in Taiwan to understand what makes it healthy. They found …
Read studyScientists tested whether adding oyster mushroom powder to the food that farmed bumble bees eat could help them grow better. They fed some …
Read studyResearchers studied blood tests from thousands of Americans to understand what causes migraines. They looked at five different markers that …
Read studyDoctors discovered an unusual case where one 71-year-old man had three different bone problems at the same time: Paget's disease (abnormal …
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5.6quality
Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Researchers studied over 117,000 Spanish workers to understand what causes insulin resistance, a condition where your body struggles to use …
Read studyResearchers in Romania studied whether testing children for vitamin D deficiency actually helps catch the problem early. They looked at …
Read studyMedical and pharmacy students are taking medications on their own without doctor supervision more often than expected. Researchers surveyed …
Read studyDoctors use newborn screening tests to catch serious health problems early, including a rare vitamin B12 disorder called CblC deficiency. …
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