Special Sugars That Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists have discovered that certain types of simple sugars called oligosaccharides can do much more than just taste sweet. These special …
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Can Vitamins Help Horses Stay Healthy in Polluted Cities?
Researchers studied whether vitamin E and selenium supplements could protect show jumping horses from air pollution damage. They compared 20 …
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Why Some Kids Can't Get Enough Vitamin D (Even in the Sun)
Researchers discovered that some children don't get enough vitamin D not just because they avoid the sun or eat poorly, but because their …
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How Plants Grow New Roots After Damage
When rice plants get their roots cut during transplanting, they have a built-in recovery system. Scientists discovered that cutting roots …
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Mediterranean Diet May Protect Your Liver and Help You Live Longer
Researchers followed nearly 47,500 people with a fatty liver condition for over 13 years to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of …
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New Hospital Program Helps Older Adults With Hip Fractures Prevent Future Breaks
When older adults break their hip, they're at high risk for breaking bones again in the future. Doctors know a medicine called zoledronic …
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Can What You Eat Help With Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a growing health problem affecting millions of people worldwide, and there's no cure yet. Scientists wanted to know …
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Ancient Plant Dendrobium: What Science Says About Its Health Benefits
Dendrobium officinale is a plant that people in Asia have used for over 2,000 years to stay healthy. Scientists recently reviewed 10 years …
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New Virus Treatment Shows Promise Against Lung Cancer Spread
Scientists are exploring a creative new way to fight cancer using a modified flu virus that only becomes active inside tumors. Researchers …
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Why Kids with Autism Have Different Gut Bacteria
Researchers compared the gut bacteria of 10 boys with autism to 10 boys without autism, all around age 6. They found that children with …
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Can Eating Beans Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers looked at studies about eating legumes (beans, lentils, peas) and how they affect liver and gallbladder health. They found that …
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New Treatment Shows Promise for Fixing Damaged Blood Vessels
Scientists created a new treatment that uses sound waves to help blood vessels stay healthy and prevent heart disease. The treatment …
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Special Supplement Helps Chicken Guts Stay Healthy
Scientists tested whether a special supplement called a postbiotic could help protect chickens from a serious intestinal disease called …
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Can Vegetarian Women Build Muscle Like Meat Eaters?
Researchers compared 71 women—35 who eat only plants and 36 who eat meat—to see if their different diets affected their muscle strength and …
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Calcium Levels May Predict Survival in Older Adults With COVID-19
Researchers studied 179 older adults hospitalized with COVID-19 to see if the amount of calcium in their blood could predict who might not …
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Can Vitamins Help Patients With Severe Blood Infections?
Researchers looked at 36 studies involving 4,473 patients with septic shock—a life-threatening condition where the body's response to …
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Iron: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Iron is a mineral your body needs to work properly—it helps carry oxygen in your blood, gives you energy, and keeps your immune system …
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Why Good Nutrition Before Surgery Helps Your Brain Stay Sharp
When people don't eat well before surgery, their brains may have a harder time recovering afterward. Researchers reviewed studies showing …
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How Doctors Measure Vitamin D in Kids Changes Everything
Researchers in China tested vitamin D levels in over 1,100 young children and discovered something surprising: whether a child is considered …
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Eating Right and Exercise Help Cancer Patients Stay Stronger During Chemo
Researchers studied 77 stomach cancer patients receiving chemotherapy to see if combining good nutrition with exercise could help them …
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Vitamin D Levels May Help You Live Longer, Especially in Middle Age
Researchers studied nearly 47,500 people to understand how vitamin D affects how long we live. They found that people with healthy vitamin D …
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What Scientists Are Learning About Kidney Disease Medications
Researchers looked at 25 years of scientific studies about calcimimetics—special medications that help control calcium and hormone levels in …
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Teen Survives Rare Air Rifle Injury to the Heart
A 21-year-old man survived a serious injury when an air rifle pellet became lodged in his heart. Doctors discovered the tiny pellet (about …
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Two Popular Drugs Don't Help Prevent Aorta Damage in Mice
Scientists tested whether two common medications could prevent serious damage to the main blood vessel leaving the heart (called the …
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