Plant Compounds in Spicy Foods May Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists tested four natural compounds found in common foods—including those in peppers, garlic, and licorice—to see if they could reduce inflammation in …
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How Scientists Discovered Vitamins and Why They Matter
This article explores the fascinating history of how humans discovered vitamins—special nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Starting from ancient times …
Read MoreHow Your Genes and Food Work Together to Keep You Healthy
Scientists are discovering that the foods we eat interact with our genes in powerful ways. This research explores nutrigenomics—the science of how nutrients …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bugs and May Affect Polyp Growth
Scientists used genetic data from hundreds of thousands of people to understand how food choices might affect the growth of polyps—small growths that can form …
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