Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.
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Keto - It’s Probably Not Right for You
by Ya’el Courtney
In 2022, the majority of Americans (52%) followed a particular diet or eating pattern, primarily motivated by two things: a desire to protect long-term health and a desire to lose weight. According to data from the International Food…
The Surprising Influence of Smell on Aging
by Hannah Smithfigures by Xiaomeng Han
If you ask any aging researcher, “What is the easiest way to make an animal in the lab live longer,” they will likely say “change what, or how much, they eat.” However, new research shows that it’s not just the…
'Jurassic Park' was wrong: Study suggests raptors didn't hunt in packs
A new study comparing Velociraptors and their modern counterparts, Komodo dragons and crocodiles, concludes that raptors were unlikely to be social, pack-hunters, in contradiction to their popularized portrayal in the ‘Jurassic Park’ movies.
Ketogenic Diets Alter Gut Microbiome and Potentially Reduce Inflammation
Ketones may be the key ingredient to reaping the anti-inflammatory benefits of extreme low-carb low-sugar diets, like the popular ketogenic diet.
How Proper Dieting Can Restrict the Clock of Aging
by Aditya Misra and Shreya Mathurfigures by Wei Wu and Jovana Andrejevic
117 million U.S. adults have one or more preventable chronic diseases related to diet, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. In an effort to…
Beyond Beef: Study finds Sweets, Alcohol and Eating Out Lead to Higher Carbon Footprint in Households
Is eating vegan really the best dietary way to limit your environmental impact? Study shows that eating sweets and at restaurants is associated with higher carbon footprints than eating meat.
High fat diets can affect how often you snack
Scientists find that diets high in fats and sugars can disrupt the body’s biological clock, leading to any-time snacking. This overconsumption was found to be dependent on the function of dopamine-regulating neurons in the “biological-clock” region of…
Malnourished children don’t just need more food—they also need more microbes
Helping malnourished kids recover means we can’t just feed only them - we also have to feed their bacteria. And the bacteria are picky eaters.
Refugees’ Gut Bacteria Become Westernized After Moving to the US
In each human gut, a community of trillions of bacteria help digest food and make certain nutrients. Some of these bacteria are associated with disease such as diabetes and Crohn’s, while some prevent disease. The composition of bacteria varies from one…