The Right Amount of Plant Extract Boosts Duck Health
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called tannic acid in duck feed to see if it could improve growth and health. They found that small to medium …
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Ancient Herb May Help Fight Extreme Tiredness in New Study
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herb called Dendrobium officinale on rats experiencing chronic fatigue caused by stress, poor sleep, and irregular …
Read MoreFermented Grape Waste May Help Fight Food Poisoning Infections
Researchers discovered that fermented grape pomace—a leftover product from winemaking—may help protect against Salmonella food poisoning in mice. When mice ate …
Read MoreNew Diet Plan Helps Rare Metabolic Disease Patients Feel Better
Researchers studied eight patients with a rare inherited condition called methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) that makes it hard for their bodies to process certain …
Read MoreAntibiotic May Help Prevent Heart Vessel Hardening in Kidney Disease
Researchers discovered that an antibiotic called ceftriaxone might help prevent dangerous calcium buildup in blood vessels for people with chronic kidney …
Read MoreWhy Adding Grass Alone Won't Help Captive Hares Survive in the Wild
Scientists studied the gut bacteria of wild and captive-bred European hares to understand why animals raised in captivity struggle when released into nature. …
Read MoreHow Where Monkeys Live Changes Their Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied an endangered monkey called François' langur to understand how their diet and gut bacteria change based on where they live. Using advanced …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Protect Brain Cells in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers discovered that a plant-based compound called isoflavone may help protect the brain in people with Parkinson's disease. The study, conducted in …
Read MoreNew Technology Helps Scientists Understand How Your Gut Absorbs Food
Scientists have created a new laboratory tool that better mimics how your real gut works when absorbing nutrients from food. Instead of using old-fashioned …
Read MoreWhat Baby Foods Do to Your Infant's Gut Health
When babies start eating solid foods around 6 months old, it's a big change for their digestive system. Researchers looked at 17 studies to understand how …
Read MoreHow Exercise Strengthens Bones by Improving Your Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that exercise helps prevent weak bones (osteoporosis) in a surprising way—by improving the bacteria in your gut. Your gut contains …
Read MoreChia Seed Oil May Help Control Blood Sugar in Obese People
Researchers studied whether chia seed oil could help people with obesity-related diabetes by looking at how it affects the body's iron levels and gut bacteria. …
Read MoreBetter Diet Choices May Help Older Adults With Lung Disease Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 older adults with COPD (a serious lung disease) to see if eating certain foods could help them live longer. They looked at …
Read MoreHow a Plant Compound Could Help Repair Alcohol Damage to Your Brain
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called urolithin A (found in pomegranates and berries) may help reverse brain damage caused by heavy alcohol …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Fight Diabetes Heart Disease
Researchers studied a traditional Chinese medicine called Tangzhiqing (TZQ) to understand how it might help people with diabetes who develop heart and blood …
Read MoreSeaweed Nanoparticles May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that tiny particles from a type of seaweed called Sargassum fusiforme might help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful digestive disease. …
Read MoreDead Bacteria Could Help Fight Obesity: What Scientists Found
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to help people lose weight by using special types of bacteria—but here's the twist: these bacteria are dead. …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria May Affect Autism in Children
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in our stomachs and intestines might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review looks at …
Read MoreFish Guts Hold Secret to Plant-Based Fish Food Success
Scientists studied how large yellow croaker fish adapt to eating plant-based food instead of traditional fishmeal. They looked at both the fish's genes and the …
Read MoreNew Ways to Predict Who Will Struggle With Weight Gain
Scientists are looking for better ways to predict who might develop obesity by combining many different types of information about our bodies and habits. …
Read MoreSpecial Clay Additive Boosts Chicken Gut Health and Growth
Researchers tested a new feed additive made from copper-loaded clay (called Cu-MMT) in chickens to see if it could improve their digestive health. Over 21 …
Read MoreSpecial Cheese With Probiotics Doesn't Help Kidney Disease Bone Loss
Researchers tested whether a special cheese containing helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus acidophilus could protect bones in animals with chronic kidney …
Read MoreWhy 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 autism have different …
Read MorePlant-Based Feed Additives Could Replace Antibiotics in Chicken Farming
Scientists are studying how plant-based compounds could help chickens stay healthy without antibiotics. These natural substances come from plants like herbs …
Read MoreCan a Brain-Healthy Diet Help Your Mood and Weight?
Researchers are testing whether a special diet called the MIND diet can help people lose weight and feel better mentally. The study involves 126 adults in …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Cancer Patients Feel Better
Researchers studied 630 colon cancer patients to see if eating certain healthy foods could improve their mood and overall well-being. They looked at two eating …
Read MoreHow High Altitude Affects Your Gut and Kidneys
Living at high altitude means your body gets less oxygen, which can harm both your kidneys and your digestive system. Scientists have discovered that these two …
Read MoreCan Plant Molecules in Food Really Change How Your Genes Work?
Scientists are investigating whether tiny molecules called microRNAs found in plants we eat can travel into our bodies and affect how our genes work. While …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria and Your Immune System: What Scientists Are Learning
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut do much more than help with digestion—they actually control important parts of …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Your Gut Health as You Age
As we get older, our bodies naturally change, including how our digestive system works. Scientists discovered that vitamin D plays a crucial role in keeping …
Read MoreHow a Common Cat Parasite Changes Gut Bacteria and Body Chemistry
Scientists discovered that a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which infects cats, causes major changes to the bacteria living in a cat's gut and how their …
Read MoreCan Your Diet Help Prevent Dizzy Spells From Coming Back?
Researchers are studying whether what you eat might affect a common type of dizziness called BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). This study follows …
Read MoreFermented Pickles May Boost Gut Health in Women
Researchers in rural Pakistan studied whether eating fermented pickles could improve gut health and immunity in women. Over 12 weeks, 230 women ate about 50 …
Read MoreHow Seasons Change What Lives in Red Pandas' Stomachs
Scientists studied the tiny organisms living in wild red pandas' stomachs to understand how they help these animals digest bamboo. They discovered that the mix …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Parkinson's Disease
Researchers tested a natural compound called bavachalcone (found in a plant called Psoralea corylifolia) to see if it could help protect the brain in mice with …
Read MoreCustom Gut Health Supplements May Help Alzheimer's Patients
Scientists are testing whether personalized dietary supplements designed specifically for each person's gut bacteria could help slow Alzheimer's disease. The …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Lower IBS Risk
Researchers studied over 175,000 people to see if eating foods that are good for gut bacteria could help prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They created a …
Read MoreWhat Makes Baby Pigeons Grow Big and Healthy?
Scientists reviewed everything we know about raising healthy baby pigeons (called squabs) that grow quickly and strong. They found that five main things …
Read MoreHow Missing 3 Key Nutrients Changes Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that when mice don't get enough of three specific nutrients—methionine, tryptophan, and niacin—their intestines change in interesting …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Athletes with Constipation Problems
Athletes who train hard sometimes struggle with constipation because of intense exercise, irregular eating, and disrupted sleep schedules. Researchers tested …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Scientists tested whether two natural ingredients—artichoke leaf powder and a colorful compound called astaxanthin—could help chickens grow better and stay …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Researchers studied over 12,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might protect your heart, kidneys, and metabolism. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Supplement Changes Gut Health in Mice
Scientists found a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum that might help improve gut health. They tested this bacteria on mice for two weeks …
Read MoreBerry Supplements Change Gut Bacteria Differently Based on Your Body
Researchers gave 99 older adults either berry supplements or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the supplements would change their gut bacteria and help their …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Both Weak Muscles and Extra Weight
As people age, some develop a tricky problem: they lose muscle while gaining fat at the same time. This combination, called sarcopenia and obesity together, is …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut Could Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Researchers studied nearly 60,000 Americans to understand how diet affects a condition called metabolic syndrome, which involves high blood pressure, blood …
Read MoreCan a Mediterranean Diet Help Cancer Patients Handle Chemotherapy Better?
Researchers in Italy are testing whether eating a Mediterranean diet—full of vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils—can help people with advanced …
Read MoreCan a Helpful Gut Bacteria Survive as a Probiotic?
Scientists tested whether a specific type of gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila can survive and thrive when taken as a probiotic supplement. Using a …
Read MoreEating on a Schedule and Exercise May Boost Your Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research from 2015-2024 about two simple habits that might improve your gut bacteria: eating during certain hours of the day and exercising …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Extract Helps Fish Grow Stronger and Fight Disease
Scientists tested whether a special extract from mangosteen fruit combined with amino acids (building blocks of protein) could help Nile tilapia fish grow …
Read MoreRed Radish Sprouts May Help Protect Your Brain and Gut Health
Researchers discovered that red radish sprouts might help prevent weight gain and memory problems caused by eating too much fatty food. In a study with mice, …
Read MoreSpecial Fibers May Help Fix PCOS by Changing Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that two types of dietary fiber—resistant starch and arabinoxylan—may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by changing the …
Read MoreCan Kefir Help Kids with ADHD Sleep Better?
Researchers wanted to know if kefir, a fermented milk drink full of healthy bacteria, could help children with ADHD feel better and sleep more soundly. They …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Bacteria May Help Cancer Survivors Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 2,700 cancer survivors to see if eating foods that are good for gut bacteria could help them live longer. They found that people who …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers studied over 11,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for gut bacteria might help prevent high blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods and Sugar Together Are Extra Dangerous for Diabetes
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much fatty food combined with too much sugar creates a "double trouble" effect that's worse than …
Read MoreGinkgo Tea May Help Protect the Brain in Parkinson's Disease
Researchers found that a compound called bilobalide, found in ginkgo leaf tea, may help protect brain cells affected by Parkinson's disease. In laboratory …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in New Study
Scientists discovered that a specially engineered probiotic bacteria called Lactococcus lactis containing a protein called HSP65 may help prevent type 1 …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Fiber May Make You More Anxious
Scientists discovered that eating too little fiber might increase anxiety and stress. In their study with mice, researchers found that a low-fiber diet …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Mix in Cat Food May Help Digestion and Immunity
Researchers tested a new type of cat food that includes herbs from traditional Chinese medicine to see if it could help cats digest food better and stay …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Keep Your Brain Young Through Your Gut
Scientists discovered that kaempferol, a natural substance found in plants, might protect your brain from aging-related memory problems. In a study using mice, …
Read MoreSpecial Fat May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes Through Gut Health
Researchers tested a special type of fat called 1,3-DAG to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes. The rats that ate this fat showed better blood sugar …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Predict and Treat Breast Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in breast cancer. Researchers found that …
Read MoreEating for Better Sleep: How Your Diet Affects Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 8,700 Americans to understand if eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might help prevent sleep apnea—a condition where …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Help Women with Thyroid Disease Feel Better
Scientists studied 162 women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. They found that women who ate more …
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