How Your Food Choices Affect Your Immune System's Cleanup Process
Your body has a natural recycling system called autophagy that cleans up old cells and helps control your immune system. A new review shows that what you eat …
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Why Different Unhealthy Diets Damage Your Liver in Different Ways
Scientists studied how two different unhealthy diets affect the liver in mice to understand why some people develop worse liver disease than others. One diet …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Plus Exercise Helps Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that combining a natural plant compound called apigenin with regular aerobic exercise may help reverse fatty liver disease caused by …
Read MoreHow a Body Protein Might Trigger Inflammation When Eating Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a special protein called Hsp47 in fat tissue may play a role in causing inflammation when mice eat a high-fat diet. This protein …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria and Body Weight Affect Cancer Fighting Power
Scientists are discovering important connections between metabolic health (weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels), gut bacteria, and your body's ability …
Read MoreTwo Supplements Help Older Adults Build Muscle and Stay Strong
Researchers tested whether two supplements—arginine (an amino acid) and fish oil—could help older adults with sarcopenia, a condition where muscles weaken and …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Inflammation and Boost Immunity
Scientists discovered three new strains of beneficial bacteria called Parabacteroides distasonis that live in healthy human guts. In laboratory tests, these …
Read MoreHow Glucosamine May Help Your Body Fight Inflammation and Disease
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in cartilage that people often take for joint pain. But new research suggests it does much more than just help joints. …
Read MoreCan Eating More Plants Help Fight Depression?
A new review of research shows that eating more plant-based foods—especially whole, unprocessed ones like vegetables, fruits, and beans—may help reduce …
Read MoreHow Junk Food Changes Your Gut and Hurts Your Heart
Scientists have discovered that eating a Western diet—full of fat, sugar, and salt but low in fiber—changes the bacteria living in your stomach in harmful …
Read MoreHow Fat and Scarring Team Up to Damage Your Liver
Scientists discovered that when your liver gets both fatty and scarred at the same time, it creates a dangerous combination that's worse than either problem …
Read MoreHow Extra Weight Makes Allergies Worse in Mice
Scientists studied how obesity and allergies affect each other using mice. They found that when mice became obese first and then developed allergies, their …
Read MoreEating Almonds May Help Reduce Body Inflammation in Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating almonds could help reduce inflammation in people with obesity. They had 69 adults eat either a handful of almonds or a …
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 MoreSpecial Fiber May Help Your Body Recover Better After Hard Exercise
When you exercise really hard, your immune system can get temporarily weakened, making you more prone to getting sick. Scientists discovered that eating a …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Fatty Liver and Heart Disease
Researchers tested a drug called diacerein on mice with genetic conditions that cause fatty liver disease and heart problems. The drug works by reducing …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Fermented Food May Help Lower Cholesterol
Researchers studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that comes from paocai, a traditional fermented Chinese vegetable. In …
Read MoreCan Spirulina Protect Your Heart from Junk Food?
Researchers tested whether spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, could protect rat hearts from damage caused by eating a cafeteria-style diet (lots of …
Read MoreWhy Weak Muscles and Fatty Liver Disease Feed Each Other
Scientists discovered that two common health problems—fatty liver disease and muscle weakness—are connected in a two-way relationship. When you have one …
Read MoreHow Exercise Helps Fix Broken Sugar-Control Cells in Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered a new reason why people with type 2 diabetes struggle to control their blood sugar. They found that a protein called BAF60C becomes less …
Read MoreExercise Boosts Vitamin D in Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia is a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue, and researchers have noticed that people with it often have low vitamin D levels. In this …
Read MoreWhy Too Much Saturated Fat May Trigger Your Body's Alarm System
Scientists have discovered that saturated fats—the kind found in butter, meat, and cheese—do more than just sit in your body. These fats act like chemical …
Read MoreNew Tiny Particles Show Promise for Treating Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists created special tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) that can deliver medicine directly to liver cells. They engineered these …
Read MoreNew Drug Colchicine Quickly Reduces Heart Disease Risk Factors
Researchers discovered how a drug called colchicine works to protect heart health. Using advanced technology to analyze blood samples from mice, they found …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Kidneys Through Gut Health
Researchers discovered that certain helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium bifidum can protect kidneys from damage by improving gut health. They tested 39 …
Read MoreHow a Ketogenic Diet May Boost Your Immune System
Researchers studied how a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet affects the immune system in women who are overweight or have obesity. The study, called …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Buildup
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called diosgenin, found in plants, may help protect the liver from a common condition where fat builds up …
Read MoreCan a Ketogenic Diet Help Reduce Joint Pain and Heart Risk?
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) could help people with psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Make Asthma Worse
Researchers discovered that eating a high-fat diet may harm the immune cells in your lungs that normally help control asthma. Using mice, scientists found that …
Read MoreGum Disease May Worsen Fatty Liver Disease Without Diabetes
Scientists discovered that gum disease might make fatty liver disease worse, even in people without diabetes. Using mice, researchers found that when gum …
Read MoreHow Plant-Based Foods Change Your Gut Bacteria for the Better
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that affect your health in big ways. Scientists reviewed dozens of studies to understand how eating more …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Blood Clots in COVID-19
Researchers compared 113 COVID-19 patients and 97 people with Hepatitis C to understand how vitamin D affects blood platelets—tiny cells that help form clots. …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a new compound called ARC-18 that might help treat fatty liver disease, a condition where fat builds up in the liver. The study used mice …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Babies With Itchy, Inflamed Skin?
Researchers looked at 22 different studies about whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) can reduce eczema and skin inflammation in babies and young children. …
Read MoreGood Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus taiwanensis may protect against gallstone formation. When mice ate an …
Read MoreGreen Seaweed May Help Protect Joints from Arthritis
Researchers tested whether compounds from green seaweed called ulva could help prevent joint damage in rats that had both unhealthy diets and knee injuries. …
Read MoreHow Your Food Shapes Your Gut Bugs and Affects Aging
Scientists created a massive map showing how the food you eat changes the bacteria in your gut, which then affects your health as you age. They studied over …
Read MoreNew Protein Found That Speeds Up Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a protein called IL-32γ plays a major role in heart disease development. When arteries get damaged by bad cholesterol, they produce …
Read MoreSea Cucumber Extract May Help Protect Your Liver From Injury
Researchers tested whether a natural substance found in sea cucumbers could protect mouse livers from damage. They gave mice a sea cucumber extract for two …
Read MoreCan a Strict Low-Carb Diet Help Prevent Diabetes?
Researchers tested whether combining a ketogenic diet (very low in carbs) with eating fewer calories could help people with prediabetes—a condition where blood …
Read MoreA Compound That May Help Protect Livers From Fat Damage
Researchers tested whether a compound called 4-phenylbutyric acid could help protect rat livers from damage caused by eating high-fat, high-sugar diets. The …
Read MoreBody Weight, Heart Health, and Inflammation May Be Linked to Depression
A large study of over 17,000 American adults found that people with higher body weight, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and signs of body inflammation were more …
Read MoreWhat Your Skin Color Says About Your Health and Diet
Researchers discovered that the color of your skin can reveal important information about what you eat and how healthy you are. By measuring natural pigments …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Shrink Muscles: A New Discovery
When people eat high-fat diets, their muscles can actually shrink and weaken, which makes it harder for their bodies to control blood sugar. Scientists …
Read MoreHow Alcohol and Unhealthy Diet Team Up to Damage Your Liver
Scientists discovered that drinking alcohol combined with eating a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet causes much worse liver damage than either one alone. The …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Inflammation
Researchers discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called MacFasB02 that might help people with high cholesterol. The bacteria was found in monkeys that …
Read MoreJunk Food Lacks Healthy Plant Compounds That Fight Body Inflammation
Researchers studied over 22,000 people to understand why ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) might be bad for our health. They …
Read MoreAncient Japanese Herb May Help Restore Dry Mouth in Older Adults
Researchers tested a traditional Japanese herbal medicine called Ninjin'yoeito on aging mice to see if it could help with dry mouth—a common problem in older …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Reduce Pain and Inflammation in Endometriosis
Researchers tested whether probiotics (beneficial bacteria) could help reduce inflammation in people with endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Struggles After Yo-Yo Dieting (And How to Fix It)
When people lose weight and gain it back repeatedly—called yo-yo dieting—their bodies struggle more than someone who stays at a stable weight. Scientists …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Boost Sperm Quality in Pigs Through Natural Compounds
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Muribaculaceae helps improve sperm quality in boars (male pigs). These bacteria produce …
Read MoreB-Vitamins May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Scientists reviewed research about B-vitamins (like B6, B12, and folate) and how they might protect your brain as you get older. They found that older adults …
Read MoreA Protein That Speeds Up Heart Disease May Be a New Treatment Target
Scientists discovered that a protein called ACP5 plays a major role in making heart disease worse. Using mice and lab experiments, researchers found that when …
Read MoreNew Protein Discovery May Help Fight Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that a protein called RasGRP3 may help protect blood vessels from inflammation and reduce the buildup of fatty deposits that cause heart …
Read MoreWhat Blood Nutrients Tell Us About Lung Disease
Researchers compared blood levels of certain nutrients and proteins in people with COPD (a serious lung disease) and healthy people. They looked at …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Obesity and Metabolic Problems
Scientists discovered that a common gut bacteria called Phocaeicola vulgatus might help prevent obesity-related health problems. When researchers gave this …
Read MoreGut Bacteria From Pregnant Women With Diabetes Can Trigger Blood Sugar Problems in Mice
Researchers discovered that gut bacteria from pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) can transfer …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Damage Heart Function in Just One Month
Researchers discovered how eating a high-fat diet can harm your heart's ability to relax and fill with blood properly—a condition called diastolic dysfunction. …
Read MoreCan a Fermented Wheat Product Help Protect Damaged Livers?
Researchers tested whether Lisosan G, a fermented wheat product, could help protect liver health in rats with different types of liver damage. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Gut Slowdown After Surgery
After abdominal surgery, patients often experience a frustrating complication where their intestines move food too slowly, causing bloating and longer hospital …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplement May Help Sepsis Patients Survive in Hospital
Researchers studied 633 patients with sepsis (a serious blood infection) to see if omega-3 fatty acids—a type of healthy fat found in fish—could help them …
Read MoreWhy Your Vitamin D Levels Matter for Thyroid Health
Scientists are discovering that vitamin D, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, may play a bigger role in thyroid health than we thought. This review …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Diabetes and Weight-Related Health Problems
Scientists tested a new experimental drug called YR3-16 that may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In studies with mice, the drug improved how …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Helpers: New Ways to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Scientists are discovering that special substances called prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help fix problems with your gut bacteria, which may …
Read MoreRed Yeast Rice May Help Protect Heart Health in Cancer Patients
Cancer patients taking certain immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors live longer, but these drugs can sometimes speed up heart disease. Scientists …
Read MorePlant Compound Fixes Gut Health and Reduces Fat-Related Inflammation
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called leonurine may help reverse the harmful effects of eating too much fatty food. When mice ate a …
Read MoreCan Turmeric Help Seriously Sick Hospital Patients?
Researchers combined results from seven studies involving 571 critically ill hospital patients to see if curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) could …
Read MoreNew Discovery Links Obesity to Lung Disease in Mice
Scientists discovered that a protein called PLA2G7 may be the missing link between obesity and a serious lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive …
Read MoreRed Tomato Compound Protects Fish From Antibiotic Damage
Scientists discovered that lycopene, a natural red pigment found in tomatoes, may protect fish from harm caused by sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic commonly …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic From Breast Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a new probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve that comes from human breast milk to see if it could help treat intestinal …
Read MoreSpecial Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and Inflammation
Researchers studied three types of a traditional Chinese tea called Liubao tea to see which one works best for weight loss and fighting inflammation. They …
Read MoreHow Mulberry Leaves May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that mulberry leaf extract might help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract appears to work …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease in Mice
Researchers tested a new compound called PEP-1-CAT that helps cells clean up damaged parts of themselves, which may slow down heart disease development. Using …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Protect Your Eyes From Age-Related Vision Loss
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might play a surprising role in protecting your eyesight as you age. A new review …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Help Spot Muscle Loss in Cancer Patients
Researchers discovered that a simple blood test measuring the ratio of two common substances—white blood cells called neutrophils and a protein called …
Read MoreProcessed Meat and Tuberculosis: A Global Health Connection
Researchers analyzed data from around the world to understand how eating a lot of processed meat might be connected to tuberculosis (TB) infections. They found …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Joint Inflammation in Arthritis
Researchers studied how the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables, and whole grains—affects the body's chemical markers in people with …
Read MoreJunk Food Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria and Causes Inflammation
Researchers studied 82 children in Brazil to see how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks and fast food) affects their gut bacteria and immune …
Read MoreVitamin D and Fasting May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested whether vitamin D and intermittent fasting could help treat a common liver disease called MASLD, which happens when fat builds up in the …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better?
Your body naturally processes sugar, but sometimes this process creates harmful substances called AGEs that can damage your health over time. These AGEs are …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Weight-Related Brain and Mood Problems
Researchers tested a new experimental compound called BN3 on zebrafish to see if it could help with brain and behavior problems caused by obesity. The fish …
Read MoreHow Scientists Measure Ultra-Processed Foods and Why It Matters
Scientists compared four different ways of classifying how processed our food is using data from nearly 4,400 American adults. They found that no matter which …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Clock Matters When You Drink Alcohol
Your body runs on a 24-hour internal clock that controls everything from sleep to digestion. New research shows that alcohol disrupts this natural rhythm, and …
Read MoreSpecial Cells Help Diabetic Wounds Heal Better
Diabetic wounds are notoriously difficult to heal and can lead to serious complications like amputation. Researchers discovered that special cells from fat …
Read MoreWhy High-Fat Diets May Hurt Women's Heart Health More Than Men's
Researchers discovered that eating a high-fat diet affects the tissue surrounding blood vessels differently in women than in men. This fat tissue, called …
Read MoreCan CBD Help Reduce Inflammation From Fatty Foods?
Researchers tested whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis plants, could reduce inflammation caused by eating high-fat diets. Using laboratory rats …
Read MoreOrange Peels May Help Protect Your Pancreas From Unhealthy Diets
Researchers discovered that a natural substance found in citrus peels called polysaccharide might protect your pancreas from damage caused by eating too much …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fight Breast Cancer Inflammation
Scientists tested whether vitamin D could reduce harmful inflammation in breast cancer cells grown in the laboratory. They treated two types of breast cancer …
Read MoreCan Antioxidant Foods Help Your Muscles Recover After Hard Exercise?
Researchers wanted to know if eating foods rich in natural plant compounds (like dates, dark chocolate, and pomegranate) before intense exercise could help …
Read MoreA Fatty Acid in Coconut Oil May Help Protect Your Liver
Researchers discovered that lauric acid, a natural fat found in coconut oil, might help protect the liver from damage and inflammation. In this early-stage …
Read MoreCan Natural Plant Compounds Help Hearts Damaged by Severe Infections?
When a severe infection spreads through the body, it can damage the heart muscle and make it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. This condition, …
Read MoreEating Pear Peels May Help Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered that compounds found in pear peels might help protect against ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation in the …
Read MoreHow Modern Life May Be Confusing Your Immune System
Your immune system has a memory—it learns from past infections and gets better at fighting future ones. This is usually helpful, but new research suggests that …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Heart Patients With Irregular Heartbeats
Researchers discovered that berberine, a natural compound found in certain plants, may help treat a serious heart condition where the heart struggles to relax …
Read MoreCan Skipping Meals Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers reviewed studies about intermittent fasting—eating during certain times and fasting during others—and how it affects your liver and stress …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called Cajanolactone A (CLA), found in pigeon peas, may help reverse fatty liver disease in people eating …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Protect Your Liver From Alcohol Damage
Researchers tested a new substance made from kaempferol (a plant compound) combined with copper to see if it could protect the liver from alcohol damage. In …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight Makes Long COVID Brain Fog Worse
Scientists reviewed research showing that people with long COVID who also carry extra weight tend to experience worse brain fog and memory problems. The study …
Read MoreBee Product May Help Protect Your Liver From Fatty Foods
Researchers from Indonesia tested a natural substance called propolis—a sticky material that bees make—to see if it could protect the liver from damage caused …
Read MoreDoes a Plant-Based Diet Change Your Immune System?
Researchers wanted to understand how eating only plants affects your body's defense system compared to eating meat. They had 57 healthy adults follow either a …
Read MoreWhy Some People's Fat Cells Age Faster When Overweight
Scientists discovered that a protein called RAGE plays a major role in making fat cells age prematurely when people gain weight. In this study, mice without …
Read MoreHow Diet and Gut Health May Help Control Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers are studying how what people with rheumatoid arthritis eat, combined with their gut health and life circumstances, might affect their disease …
Read MoreA Gas in Your Body May Help Fight Unhealthy Weight Gain
Scientists discovered that a natural gas called hydrogen sulfide (H2S) plays an important role in keeping your body healthy when you eat too much fatty and …
Read MoreHow Stress and Diet During Pregnancy May Affect Boys' Behavior
Researchers studied how multiple stressful experiences during pregnancy and early life might affect how male mice behave and develop. They exposed mice to …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Lower Body Fat and Blood Pressure
Researchers tested whether a specific type of beneficial bacteria called Limosilactobacillus reuteri could help improve health in people aged 50-69. Ten …
Read MoreWhat Centenarians Teach Us About Living Longer and Healthier
Researchers looked at what people who live to 100 years old have in common to understand the secrets of a long, healthy life. They found that centenarians …
Read MoreCan the Keto Diet Help Your Heart and Liver? What Mouse Studies Show
Scientists tested whether the ketogenic diet (keto) could help obese mice with heart and liver problems. They found that keto helped reduce liver fat and …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Protect the Brain in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers studied how a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) might protect the brain and spinal cord in mice with a disease similar to multiple sclerosis. …
Read MoreFoods With Live Bacteria May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how eating foods containing live microbes (like yogurt and fermented foods) affects metabolic …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer in Obese Mice
Researchers studied how omega-3 fatty acids (the healthy fats found in fish) might protect against pancreatic cancer in obese mice. They found that mice eating …
Read MoreCan What You Eat Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain?
Researchers reviewed studies about the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating that includes lots of vegetables, fish, olive oil, and whole grains—to see if it …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called sweroside may help prevent heart disease by reducing inflammation in blood vessels. Using mice bred to …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Be Connected to Mouth Pain and Mood
Burning mouth syndrome is a chronic pain condition that mostly affects women and often occurs alongside depression and anxiety. New research suggests that the …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Muscle Loss in Aging
Researchers discovered that a specific gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila might help prevent muscle weakness that comes with aging. In studies with …
Read MoreCan Andean Blueberries Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers looked at whether a wild berry called agraz (Andean blueberry) could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood pressure, …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lung Disease Patients Breathe Better
Researchers looked at studies testing whether natural plant compounds called polyphenols could help people with COPD, a serious lung disease that makes …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Older Hearts from Inflammation
Researchers studied over 4,000 older adults to understand how vitamin D affects heart health. They found that people with low vitamin D and high inflammation …
Read MoreDoes Skipping Meals Help Your Body Stay Healthy?
Scientists reviewed research on intermittent fasting—eating during certain times and fasting during others—to understand how it affects your body's hormones …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Liver Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied how vitamin D affects the liver in people with type 2 diabetes. Using rats with diabetes, they found that the disease causes harmful …
Read MoreCan Special Diets Help Control Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?
Researchers tested whether three different eating patterns—fasting, ketogenic (low-carb, high-fat), and anti-inflammatory diets—could help people with multiple …
Read MoreFood and Natural Remedies May Help Scleroderma Symptoms
Systemic sclerosis, also called scleroderma, is a serious disease where the body's connective tissue becomes thick and tight. Many patients want to know if …
Read MoreEating More Plants Linked to Better Health and Happiness in Older Adults
A large study of over 6,600 older adults found that people who eat more healthy plant-based foods report feeling better physically and mentally. Researchers …
Read MoreOlive Oil May Help Protect Joints from Arthritis Damage
Researchers tested whether extra virgin olive oil could help protect joints in rats with arthritis. They found that rats fed extra virgin olive oil had less …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Strain Helps Mice Lose Weight on Unhealthy Diets
Scientists tested three different types of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to see if they could help mice stay healthier when eating high-fat food. One strain …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Helps Reduce Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called ellagic acid could help people with fatty liver disease. Sixty patients took either ellagic acid …
Read MoreSpecial Seeds May Help Fight High Cholesterol and Liver Damage
Researchers tested whether specially prepared samh seeds could help rats on unhealthy, high-fat diets. They compared raw seeds, sprouted seeds, and fermented …
Read MoreWhy Some Hospital Patients Need Different Vitamin Doses
When people are very sick in the hospital with digestive problems, they receive vitamins through special nutrition support. Researchers studied 478 critically …
Read MoreNew Skin Injections May Help Calm Overactive Immune Systems
Scientists discovered that tiny fat-based capsules containing vitamin D3 or retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A) can be injected into skin to help calm down …
Read MoreHow Your Small Intestine Keeps Your Body Healthy
Your small intestine is like a busy control center that does much more than just digest food. Scientists have discovered that different parts of your small …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Medicine May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered how a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Lipi Jiangzhuo decoction might help treat a serious liver condition called MASH …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Show Promise for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers created tiny particles made from natural ingredients that can find and treat inflamed joints in rheumatoid arthritis. These particles use a special …
Read MoreTropical Fruit Extract Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a fruit extract from the Syzygium samarangense plant (also called water apple) on diabetic rats to see if it could help control blood sugar …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Prevent Psoriasis, New Genetic Study Shows
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil could reduce psoriasis risk. By studying genetic data from …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Keep Crohn's Disease Under Control
Researchers studied 96 people with Crohn's disease who were feeling better and had low inflammation markers. They found that people who followed a …
Read MoreTwo New Gut Bacteria Could Help Fight Inflammation and Blood Sugar
Scientists discovered two new types of bacteria living in human gut that show promise as natural health helpers. These bacteria, found in a healthy person's …
Read MoreHow Pollution Damages Your Gut and What Your Body Can Do About It
Your gut bacteria are like tiny helpers that protect you from damage caused by pollution, toxic metals, and microplastics. When these pollutants build up, they …
Read MoreFolic Acid May Help Protect Lungs from Radiation Damage
Researchers discovered that folic acid, a common B vitamin, might protect lung tissue from damage caused by radiation therapy used to treat chest cancers. In …
Read MoreTiny Particles From Good Bacteria May Help Treat Arthritis
Scientists are exploring a new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis—a disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints. Instead of using live probiotics …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fix Gut Problems from Anxiety Medications?
When people take anxiety medications called SSRIs, these drugs can sometimes mess up the helpful bacteria in their gut. Researchers wanted to know if adding …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Treatment Shows Promise for Teen Weight and Health
Researchers tested a new treatment called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—essentially transferring healthy gut bacteria from donors to patients—in …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Found in Ginseng Could Help Your Gut
Scientists discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus B3421 living in ginseng plants. They read the complete genetic code of …
Read MoreHow a Natural Supplement May Protect Your Gut at High Altitudes
When people travel to high mountains, the thinner air can damage their digestive system and cause stomach problems. Researchers found that a natural substance …
Read MoreFiber Foods May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers reviewed nine studies about how eating more fiber affects your blood sugar and gut bacteria. Most people don't eat enough fiber, even though it's …
Read MoreTiny Bacteria Packages Could Be the Future of Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that bacteria in your gut produce tiny packages called membrane vesicles that might help fight disease and improve health. Unlike …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called sclareol may help treat a serious liver condition called MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Be Linked to Vision Loss in Older Adults
Researchers studied whether vitamin D levels affect age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye disease that causes vision loss in older people. They …
Read MoreBiking and Brisk Walking May Help Prevent Allergies
Researchers used genetic data to study whether different types of physical activity could help prevent allergic rhinitis (hay fever and similar allergies). …
Read MoreNew Drug Candidates Could Help Asthma Patients Keep Vitamin D Benefits
Asthma medications called corticosteroids are very helpful at reducing inflammation in the airways, but they have an unwanted side effect: they speed up the …
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About TMAO and Heart Health
Researchers studied how certain foods eaten by women after menopause affect chemicals in the body that might increase heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin B12 May Trigger Blood Cell Problems
Scientists discovered that taking too much vitamin B12 might cause problems with how your body makes blood cells, especially if you have certain genetic …
Read MoreA Simple Blood Test May Help Spot Muscle Loss Early
Researchers studied nearly 9,000 people to understand why some adults lose muscle mass as they age—a condition called sarcopenia. They found that a simple …
Read MoreCitrus Extract Boosts Blood Sugar Control in Prediabetes
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from citrus fruits could help people with prediabetes (early warning signs of diabetes) who were already …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplements Don't Help MS Symptoms, New Study Shows
Researchers tested whether omega-3 fish oil supplements could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel less tired, move more easily, and reduce …
Read MoreAncient Acupuncture Technique May Help Lower Cholesterol in New Study
Researchers tested whether a traditional acupuncture technique called electroacupuncture could help mice with high cholesterol and unhealthy fat levels in …
Read MoreFood Choices That May Help Ease Endometriosis Pain
Researchers reviewed studies about how different diets and supplements might help women with endometriosis—a painful condition affecting about 1 in 10 women. …
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Help Your Immune Cells Fight Better
Scientists discovered that two special forms of vitamin B12 can help your body's immune cells work smarter, not just harder. In lab tests, these B12 forms …
Read MoreTeen's Confusion Linked to Gut Inflammation Disease
A 14-year-old boy experienced confusion and hallucinations that turned out to be caused by ulcerative colitis, a disease that inflames the intestines. Doctors …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Are Learning About Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists have been studying gut bacteria more than ever before. Between 2015 and 2024, research about gut microbiota—the trillions of tiny organisms living …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet and Exercise May Help Reduce Eczema Severity
Researchers studied 124 people with moderate-to-severe eczema to see if eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising could help reduce their symptoms. The …
Read MoreBetter Diet and Lower Inflammation May Help COPD Patients Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 11,000 people to understand how diet quality and body inflammation affect lung disease (COPD). They found that people with …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Healthy Fats in Teen Blood Cells
Researchers studied 552 Spanish teenagers to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, olive oil, and fish—changes the types of fats in their …
Read MorePopular Vanadium Supplements May Change Your Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied what happens when people take high-dose vanadium supplements (a mineral promoted for blood sugar control) over a long time. Using mice, …
Read MoreWhy Body Fat Matters More Than Weight for Inflammation
Researchers studied 550 Indian doctors to understand how body composition and diet affect inflammation in the body. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Extract Help Fight Aging Inflammation?
Researchers studied whether a cocoa supplement could reduce inflammation in older adults. Over 2 years, nearly 600 people aged 60 and up took either a cocoa …
Read MorePlant Compound Ferulic Acid May Help Fight Harmful Inflammation
Researchers discovered how ferulic acid, a natural compound found in plants and foods, helps reduce dangerous inflammation in the body. When the body is …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called beta-sitosterol to see if it could help prevent heart disease in mice. The mice were fed an unhealthy, …
Read MoreSelenium Supplement Protects Gut Health from Damaged Cooking Oil
Researchers discovered that a selenium compound called selenomethionine can protect the intestines from damage caused by oxidized soybean oil—oil that's been …
Read MoreOysters May Help Reduce Gut Inflammation
Researchers discovered that Pacific oysters contain natural compounds that may help calm inflammation in the intestines. In laboratory tests using human …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Help You Stay Younger Longer
Researchers looked at data from over 12,000 American adults to understand how diet affects a special protein in our blood called Klotho, which helps us age …
Read MoreSpecial Carbon Powder May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested whether activated carbon—a special type of carbon powder—could help people with type 2 diabetes by changing the bacteria in their gut. They …
Read MoreVitamin D May Boost Arthritis Drug Effectiveness in New Study
Researchers discovered that vitamin D might help arthritis medications work better for people with psoriatic arthritis, a condition where the immune system …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Discovered That May Help Your Health
Scientists found three new types of bacteria living in human guts that could act like natural health helpers. These bacteria were discovered in fecal samples …
Read MoreSpecial Mushroom Compound Shows Promise Against Inflammation and Cancer
Scientists studied a medicinal mushroom called Antrodia cinnamomea that's popular in Taiwan to understand what makes it healthy. They found special compounds …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes May Increase Body Inflammation Years Later
Women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy (a temporary form of diabetes) show higher levels of inflammation in their bodies years afterward. …
Read MoreTree Bark Extract May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome in New Study
Researchers tested whether an extract from magnolia tree bark could help prevent metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems including high blood pressure, …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Sick Children in the ICU Fight Infection?
Researchers tested whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) could help children with severe blood infections recover better in the hospital. They gave some very …
Read MoreCan Vitamin E Help Older Adults Stay Healthier?
Scientists are testing whether a special form of vitamin E called tocotrienol can help people aged 50-75 feel better and stay healthier. This study involves …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Help Predict Heart Attack Survival
Researchers studied 959 patients who had a type of heart attack called NSTEMI and received emergency treatment to restore blood flow to their heart. They …
Read MoreBladder Infections May Weaken Your Bones Through Body-Wide Inflammation
Researchers discovered that repeated urinary tract infections caused by E. coli bacteria may affect more than just your bladder—they appear to weaken bones …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Kids Recover Faster From Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a serious illness that affects young children and can damage their hearts. Researchers tested whether adding vitamin D to standard …
Read MoreCottonseed Oil vs. Olive Oil: Which Is Better for Your Body?
Researchers compared how two cooking oils affect your body's chemistry. They studied 47 healthy adults who ate either cottonseed oil or olive oil for 4 weeks, …
Read MoreA Protein That May Help Your Body Fight Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural protein called adiponectin may help prevent heart disease by calming down the immune system in a smart way. Using mice, …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Bodies Handle Heat Stress
Scientists tested whether a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens could protect rats from heat stress. They gave some rats this bacteria …
Read MoreJunk Food May Make Fibromyalgia Pain Worse
Researchers compared what people with fibromyalgia eat versus healthy people and found some important differences. People with fibromyalgia ate significantly …
Read MoreCould Vitamin D Help Reduce Pain After Stomach Surgery?
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D might help patients recover better and experience less pain after gastrointestinal surgery. Studies suggest …
Read MoreCardamom May Help Protect Heart and Kidneys From Damage
Researchers tested whether cardamom extract could protect rats' hearts and kidneys from damage caused by a cancer drug and unhealthy diet. They found that …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling. Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about …
Read MoreCommon HIV Drugs May Help Prevent Dangerous Artery Hardening
Researchers discovered that a specific genetic element called LINE1 plays a major role in causing arteries to harden and calcify, a serious condition that …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Work Better at Different Ages
Scientists studied two types of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium to understand how they protect our gut at different life stages. Using mice and lab …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in the wrong places, causing inflammation and severe symptoms. New …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Together May Help Fight Obesity and Blood Sugar Problems
Researchers discovered that two natural compounds found in traditional Chinese herbs—berberine and wogonin—work together to reduce inflammation and improve how …
Read MoreTurmeric Spice May Help Protect Your Liver from Fat Damage
Researchers discovered that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may help protect livers from fatty liver disease by working in two ways: it boosts the …
Read MoreToo Much Selenium May Affect Blood Sugar in Middle-Aged Women
Researchers studied over 1,400 Chinese women over 45 to understand how selenium (a mineral found in foods) affects blood sugar control. They discovered that …
Read MoreFiber in Your Diet May Help Your Lungs Stay Healthy
Scientists reviewed research showing that eating more fiber-rich foods might help reduce lung inflammation and protect your respiratory system. When you eat …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a natural extract from gardenia fruit to see if it could help treat a serious liver condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …
Read MoreMany Shoulder Surgery Patients Have Nutrition Problems Before Surgery
Researchers looked at 42 people getting shoulder surgery to see how many had nutrition problems before their operation. They found that about 12% of patients …
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 MoreLosing Weight Helps Older Adults' Heart Health
Researchers studied 518 older adults (average age 70) who were overweight and followed either a special heart-healthy diet or a regular diet for 3 years. Both …
Read MoreWeight-Based Teasing Harms Kids' Health, Not Helps It
A new study of nearly 1,000 American kids aged 8-15 found that when young people try to lose weight because of teasing about their body size, it actually …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Protect Male Fertility From Plastic Pollution?
Tiny plastic particles called microplastics are everywhere in our environment, and scientists worry they might harm male reproductive health. A new study found …
Read MoreHow Damaged Cells Trigger Liver Disease: New Treatment Targets
Your liver is like your body's filter, cleaning out waste and toxins. When liver cells get damaged, they release warning signals that tell your immune system …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements May Help Reduce Inflammation in Diabetes
Researchers analyzed 46 studies involving 3,580 people with diabetes to see if probiotic supplements (beneficial bacteria) could reduce inflammation in the …
Read MoreWeight Loss Helps Reduce Body Inflammation, But How You Lose It May Not Matter
Researchers wanted to know if different ways of eating could help reduce inflammation in people at risk of type 2 diabetes. They compared two popular eating …
Read MoreVitamin A May Help Prevent Hardening of Heart Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that a form of vitamin A called ATRA might help prevent calcium buildup in heart arteries, which can lead to heart disease. In studies …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Chemicals May Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists discovered that a chemical made by gut bacteria called deoxycholic acid (DCA) may play a major role in causing stomach, intestinal, and throat …
Read MoreDiabetes Drug May Help Fight Kidney Cancer in New Study
Researchers tested whether a diabetes medication called canagliflozin could help prevent kidney cancer in laboratory rats. The drug is normally used to help …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Before Weight Loss Surgery Help Reduce Inflammation?
Researchers wanted to know if taking special bacteria supplements (probiotics) before weight loss surgery could help reduce inflammation and improve health …
Read MoreThe Heart's Protective Lining: Why It Matters for Heart Failure
Scientists are discovering that a thin, protective layer inside blood vessels called the glycocalyx may play a crucial role in a common type of heart failure. …
Read MoreWhy Shift Workers Need More Vitamin D to Fight Depression
Researchers discovered that shift workers who don't get enough vitamin D may be more likely to experience depression. The study used advanced computer analysis …
Read MoreCan Quercetin Lower Cholesterol Like Medicine?
Researchers tested whether quercetin, a natural compound found in plants, could help lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation in rabbits with high cholesterol …
Read MoreYour Genes and Autoimmune Disease: What a Key Enzyme Reveals
Scientists have discovered that a gene called MTHFR, which controls how your body processes folate (a B vitamin), may play a role in autoimmune diseases like …
Read MoreWhy Women With PCOS Have Different Immune Proteins
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting women of childbearing age that involves hormonal imbalances and inflammation in the body. …
Read MoreNew Clues to Fighting Sepsis: Scientists Find 6 Key Genes
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition where the body's response to infection causes severe damage. Scientists used advanced genetic tools to search through …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Tired Cancer Patients Feel Better?
Cancer patients, especially older adults, often experience extreme tiredness that rest doesn't fix. This tiredness comes from inflammation, muscle loss, and …
Read MoreVitamin D and Probiotics May Help PCOS Patients Undergoing Fertility Treatment
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin D and probiotics together could help women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) who were trying to get pregnant …
Read MoreWhy Your Immune Cells Matter for Liver Health
Scientists discovered that a specific protein in immune cells helps protect your liver from damage when you eat an unhealthy diet. When they removed this …
Read MoreCheese and Yogurt May Help You Live Longer, Study Shows
Researchers followed over 25,000 people for nearly 24 years to see how different types of cheese and fermented milk affected how long they lived. They found …
Read MoreHigh-Grain Diets Damage Sheep Stomach Lining at the Cellular Level
Researchers fed young sheep a diet high in barley and starch to see what happens to their stomach lining. They found that 10 out of 48 sheep developed damaged …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Lungs Fight Infection After Menopause
Researchers studied how a form of vitamin D called calcitriol might protect the lungs during serious infections in mice that went through menopause and were …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bacteria When You Have Kidney Disease
Scientists discovered that people with chronic kidney disease have different gut bacteria than healthy people, and what they eat makes a big difference. When …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Heart Disease by Boosting Immunity
Researchers discovered that a specific type of probiotic bacteria called Bacillus subtilis natto might help prevent heart disease by changing how the immune …
Read MoreNatural Compounds May Help Protect Brain Health and Memory
Researchers tested whether two natural substances—schisandrin B (from a plant) and vitamin D—could help protect brain function in aging rats fed an unhealthy …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Your Liver from Metabolic Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin D could help protect the liver in rats with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving high blood sugar, high cholesterol, …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Keep Your Blood Healthy
Researchers studied over 37,000 people from the United States and China to understand how vitamin D affects a marker of blood health called the platelet-to-HDL …
Read MoreSpecial Oil Helps Rats Handle High-Fat Diets Better
Researchers tested a special oil called sacha inchi oil to see if it could help bodies handle fatty foods better. They gave rats different diets—some normal, …
Read MoreKeto Diet Shows Mixed Results for Heart Health in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers studied seven people with bipolar disorder who tried a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) for three months. The diet helped with …
Read MoreGreen Algae Supplement May Help Reverse Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a green algae called Chlorella pyrenoidosa might help people with fatty liver disease—a condition where fat builds up in the liver …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Fight Food Poisoning Bugs in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Enterococcus faecium produces natural chemicals that can fight Salmonella, a common cause of food …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Piglets Fight Dangerous Bacteria
Researchers studied how a natural plant compound called berberine could help young piglets recover from a harmful bacterial infection that causes diarrhea. …
Read MoreVitamin D's Health Benefits Depend on Your Blood Sugar and Gender
A large study of over 4,000 Americans found that vitamin D affects your body differently depending on whether you have diabetes, prediabetes, or normal blood …
Read MoreBergamot Leaves May Help Protect Heart Health in Obesity
Researchers tested whether bergamot leaf extract could help protect the hearts of obese rats. Obesity can cause the heart to change shape and become inflamed, …
Read MoreWhy Inflammation and Blood Sugar Matter for Muscle Loss
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand why some people lose muscle mass as they age. They found that people with higher levels of body …
Read MoreNew AI Tool Finds Better Vitamin B12 for Fighting Inflammation
Scientists used artificial intelligence to discover a new compound that could be better than methylcobalamin (a form of Vitamin B12) for treating severe …
Read MoreDate Seeds May Help Diabetes Patients Feel Less Anxious and Sleep Better
Researchers tested whether a powder made from date seeds could help people with type 2 diabetes feel better emotionally and sleep more soundly. In an 8-week …
Read MoreCould Depression Meds Help Protect Your Gums?
Researchers studied nearly 10,000 Americans and found something surprising: people taking antidepressants had fewer gum diseases than those not taking them. …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Know About Vitamin D and Childhood Asthma
Researchers looked at 20 years of studies (2003-2023) about vitamin D and asthma in children to understand what we've learned so far. They found 656 research …
Read MoreHow Fixing Your Gut Bacteria Could Help Reverse Alcohol Damage
When people drink alcohol regularly, it damages the helpful bacteria living in their gut. This imbalance can lead to serious health problems like liver …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Skin and Heart Health Together
Researchers are exploring whether vitamin D, a nutrient your body makes from sunlight, could help people with psoriasis (a skin condition) while also …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Scientists studied 143 children at high risk for type 1 diabetes to understand how vitamin D might protect them. They found that children with higher levels of …
Read MoreWhy Blood Sugar Control Matters for Bone Health in Diabetes
Researchers studied 128 adults in the United Arab Emirates who have type 2 diabetes to understand how vitamin D, inflammation, and bone health are connected. …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Calm Inflammation in MS?
Researchers are investigating whether taking vitamin D supplements might help reduce harmful inflammation in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This letter …
Read MoreRed Algae Compound May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers discovered that astaxanthin, a natural red pigment found in algae and seafood, may help prevent heart disease and improve metabolism in mice. When …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Control Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers studied nearly 2,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain and swelling) who had weight loss surgery. They compared …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin healthy as we age. This research review explains how vitamin D works inside …
Read MoreTiny Viruses in Your Gut May Be Key to Your Health
Scientists are discovering that viruses living in your digestive system play a much bigger role in your health than anyone thought. These viruses, mostly ones …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease in Lab Study
Researchers tested a new compound called KMUP-1 on mice bred to develop heart disease. When the mice ate a high-fat diet, they developed clogged arteries and …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Your Liver from Damage
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei FJG2337 may protect the liver from injury in mice. This …
Read MoreGoing Gluten-Free May Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients Feel Better
Researchers studied 54 women with a type of multiple sclerosis called RRMS to see if avoiding gluten could help them feel better. Half of the women followed a …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplement May Help Reverse Diabetes Damage in Fat Cells
Researchers discovered that krill oil, a supplement made from tiny shrimp-like creatures, may help people with type 2 diabetes by fixing problems in their fat …
Read MoreSecondhand Smoke Changes Your Blood in Ways That Hurt Your Heart
Researchers discovered that breathing secondhand smoke causes changes in proteins floating around in your blood. These proteins are involved in fighting off …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Works Better With Less Carbs, Study Shows
Researchers studied 1,342 people to understand how the Mediterranean diet really works. They found that people who followed this diet most closely actually ate …
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 MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers tested two types of beneficial bacteria to see if they could help mice with inflamed colons feel better. The mice that received these special …
Read MoreProbiotic Mixes May Help Protect Kidneys in Kidney Disease
Researchers looked at 53 different studies to see if probiotic supplements (the good bacteria in yogurt and supplements) could help people with chronic kidney …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Young Pig Livers from Stress
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called chlorogenic acid (found in coffee and plants) could protect the livers of young piglets when they …
Read MoreSelenium May Help Fight Udder Infections Without Antibiotics
Researchers discovered that selenium, a natural mineral, might help cows and other animals fight dangerous udder infections caused by bacteria. The study found …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Qushi Huayu decoction on mice with fatty liver disease. They found that the herbal mix helped …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Help Brain Bleed Patients Recover Better
When someone has severe bleeding in the brain, they often struggle with movement, swallowing, and thinking clearly. Researchers tested whether adding special …
Read MoreWhy People With Stomach Ulcers and Extra Weight Need More Vitamin D
Researchers in Taiwan discovered that people who are overweight and have peptic ulcers (painful sores in the stomach) tend to have lower vitamin D levels in …
Read MoreWhat Kids With Asthma and Extra Weight Should Eat
Researchers studied 100 children to understand how food choices affect asthma, especially in kids who are overweight or obese. They found that the types of …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Nerve Damage From Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in diabetic neuropathy—a painful nerve condition that …
Read MoreHow Extra Body Fat Changes Blood Cells in Kids
Scientists studied blood samples from 71 children and teenagers to understand how having too much body fat affects the tiny proteins inside blood cells. They …
Read MoreVitamin D May Protect Your Liver From Fatty Food Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin D could protect mice from liver damage caused by eating a high-fat diet. They found that mice eating fatty foods developed …
Read MoreHow Healthy Eating May Protect Your Kidneys From Heavy Metal Damage
Researchers discovered that heavy metals like lead and cadmium in our bodies can harm kidney function, partly by triggering inflammation. The good news? What …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Treatment May Help Protect Eyes in Diabetes
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to prevent eye damage from diabetes by using specially designed bacteria in the gut. Diabetes can harm the blood …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Heal Acid Reflux Damage in the Throat
Researchers studied whether vitamin D3 could help treat acid reflux disease (GERD) in rats. They found that vitamin D3 reduced inflammation and helped restore …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Prevent Asthma and Wheezing
Researchers looked at 94 different studies to understand how different types of carbohydrates affect asthma risk. They found that eating foods with fiber, …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Lower High Cholesterol Risk
Researchers studied over 21,000 American adults to understand how diet affects cholesterol levels and gut health. They created a scoring system to measure how …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test May Help Predict Muscle Loss in Arthritis Patients
Researchers studied 178 patients with rheumatoid arthritis to understand why some develop sarcopenia—a condition where people lose muscle mass and strength. …
Read MorePlant Compounds That May Help Your Body Stay Younger Longer
Scientists reviewed research on special plant compounds called saponins found in ginseng, solomonseal, and balloon flower. These compounds appear to have …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Protect Eyes in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called sagittaria sagittifolia polysaccharide (SSP) on mice with type 2 diabetes to see if it could prevent eye …
Read MorePlant Compound May Help Pregnant Women with Diabetes
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called baicalin on pregnant rats with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy). The …
Read MoreWhy Body Minerals Matter in Fighting Tuberculosis
Researchers discovered that people with active tuberculosis have unusual levels of important minerals in their blood, including too much copper and too little …
Read MoreWhat Your Blood Reveals About Food and Inflammation
Scientists reviewed 25 recent studies to understand how the foods we eat change chemicals in our blood and affect inflammation—the body's response that can …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement May Help Brain Health by Improving Gut Bacteria
Researchers tested a special nutrient drink called Fortasyn Connect to see if it could help people with early Alzheimer's disease by improving their gut …
Read MoreVitamin D and Probiotics May Help Protect Gut Health as We Age
As we get older, our gut bacteria, immune system, and vitamin D levels all change in ways that can make us less healthy. Scientists created a computer model to …
Read MoreWhy People Who Age Faster May Have Higher Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists studied over 500,000 people in the UK to understand if our bodies aging faster than normal might be connected to schizophrenia, a serious mental …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Inflammation in Lipedema
Researchers studied 60 women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup, to see if diet affects body inflammation. They found that women who …
Read MoreWhy the Same Gut Bacteria Affects Babies Differently
Scientists discovered that a popular probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve comes in different versions, and these versions behave very differently in …
Read MoreBad Cholesterol Ratios May Increase Endometriosis Risk
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 women to understand why some develop endometriosis, a painful condition where tissue grows outside the uterus. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Helps Dairy Cows Make More Milk and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract called Macleaya cordata could help dairy cows stay healthier during the stressful period around giving …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Protect Brain Health in Diabetes
Researchers tested whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) could help protect the brain in rats with type 2 diabetes. They found that rats …
Read MoreAmino Acids Help Muscles Recover Faster After Workouts
When you exercise hard, your muscles get tiny injuries that trigger your body's repair team to rush in. Researchers found that taking amino acid supplements …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Arthritis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system might influence whether you develop rheumatoid arthritis, a disease …
Read MoreHow War Stress Changes Eating Habits and Blood Health in Young Adults
Researchers studied 698 young Ukrainian adults to understand how war-related trauma affects eating patterns and physical health. They found that people …
Read MoreNew Tiny Particles Show Promise in Fighting Heart Artery Disease
Researchers created microscopic particles designed to deliver medicine directly to clogged arteries. These particles are coated with a special targeting …
Read MoreHow a Hormone Called Aldosterone May Damage Your Kidneys
Scientists studied how a hormone in your body called aldosterone might harm your kidneys by causing scarring. Using mice and human cells in the lab, …
Read MoreSpecial Drink Made From Plants May Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Scientists studied a fermented beverage made from five medicinal plants to see if it could help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Using advanced lab …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Protect Your Brain From Dementia and Depression
Scientists studied over 300,000 people from the UK to see if eating healthy could prevent brain problems like dementia, depression, and anxiety. They found …
Read MoreHow Menopause Changes Affect MS Inflammation in Women
When women go through menopause, their bodies change in ways that might affect multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. Researchers studied 16 women with MS and 15 …
Read MoreCan a High-Fat Diet Help People With Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease where the body's immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing inflammation and damage. While current medicines …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Helps Pig Sperm Stay Healthy in Cold Weather
When it gets really cold outside, male pigs produce lower-quality sperm, which is a problem for farmers. Scientists wanted to find out if adding special …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fix Gut Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a special form of vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes by improving their gut bacteria and strengthening their …
Read MoreCould Melatonin Help Prevent Heart Disease?
Researchers discovered that melatonin, a natural hormone your body makes at night, may help prevent atherosclerosis—a dangerous buildup of plaque in arteries …
Read MoreSpecial Starch May Help Ease Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Scientists tested whether a special type of starch called resistant starch could help people with Parkinson's disease feel better. They studied 74 patients and …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Fermented Pork May Help Fix Unhealthy Fat Levels
Scientists studied a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum found in traditional Thai fermented pork. They gave this bacteria to rats eating …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Blood Vessels From Damage
Researchers discovered that vitamin D might protect blood vessels by stopping harmful changes in the cells that make up vessel walls. When blood vessels get …
Read MoreHerbal Medicine Helps Fish Recover From Manganese Poisoning
Researchers studied whether fermented Chinese herbal medicine could help largemouth bass recover from manganese poisoning. Over 60 days, fish exposed to high …
Read MoreMom's Yeast Supplement May Help Baby Pigs Fight Infections
When piglets are weaned off their mother's milk, their bodies go through a stressful change that makes them more likely to get sick. Researchers wanted to know …
Read MoreSimple Heart-Healthy Habits May Help Cancer Survivors Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 25,000 people, including 779 cancer survivors, to see if seven simple heart-healthy habits could help people live longer after …
Read MoreTwo Joint Diseases Share the Same Root Cause
Researchers discovered that two painful inflammatory conditions affecting older adults—polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis—have nearly identical …
Read MoreWhen You Drink Alcohol With Food, Your Eyes May Stay Clearer
Researchers used genetic data from hundreds of thousands of people to study how eating and drinking habits affect cataracts—a clouding of the eye lens that …
Read MoreHow Fasting Fuels Your Genes: The Ketone Body Connection
Scientists are discovering that when your body burns fat for energy, it produces a special molecule called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) that does more than just …
Read MoreWhy Some People Can't Digest Fruit Sugar—And How It Affects Mood
A new study found that many people struggle to digest fructose (a type of sugar found in fruits and processed foods), and when this happens, it can change …
Read MoreTomato Juice May Help Reduce Body Inflammation in People With Obesity
Researchers wanted to see if drinking tomato juice could help reduce inflammation in people with obesity, since inflammation is linked to many health problems. …
Read MoreCalafate Berry: A Patagonian Superfruit with Big Health Potential
Calafate is a small purple berry from the mountains of Chile and Argentina that's packed with powerful plant compounds called anthocyanins and vitamin C. …
Read MoreNew Ways to Help Your Body Use a Powerful Natural Antioxidant
Scientists are working on better ways to deliver a natural compound called astaxanthin into your body. This compound comes from algae and seafood and has …
Read MoreNatural Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called dihydromyricetin (DMY) on mice with a condition similar to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease …
Read MoreOmega-3s: The Healthy Fat That Fights Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are special types of healthy fats found in foods like fish and seeds that your body needs but can't make on its own. Scientists have …
Read MoreProbiotics May Help Protect Lungs from Nickel Damage
Nickel is a toxic metal found in some workplaces and environments that can damage lung cells and cause inflammation. Scientists tested whether probiotics—the …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Help Women With Endometriosis Get Pregnant?
Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects many women of childbearing age and can make it harder to get pregnant. Researchers are testing whether eating …
Read MoreVitamin D and Potassium May Help Fight COVID-19, New Study Shows
Researchers looked at how certain nutrients and blood markers might affect a person's chances of getting COVID-19 or having severe symptoms. They focused on …
Read MorePoor Blood Sugar Control Linked to Depression Symptoms in New Study
A new study of 94 adults found that people with insulin resistance - when the body struggles to use blood sugar properly - were more likely to experience …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Fights Body Inflammation Better Than Regular Diets
Scientists looked at 33 studies involving 3,476 people to see if the Mediterranean diet reduces inflammation in the body. They found that people eating …
Read MoreChia Seeds May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed multiple studies involving about 2,500 people to see if chia seeds really improve health. They found that eating chia seeds regularly may …
Read MoreBlood Tests May Help Predict Eye Disease in Premature Babies
Scientists studied blood tests from nearly 4,000 premature babies to see if certain markers could predict a serious eye condition called retinopathy of …
Read MoreVitamin A Supplements Don't Shorten ICU Stays for Kids with Sepsis
Researchers tested whether vitamin A supplements could help children with sepsis (a dangerous blood infection) recover faster. They studied 156 children in the …
Read MoreBrain-Healthy Diet Reduces Inflammation and Protects Memory
Scientists studied nearly 4,000 older adults for seven years to see how the MIND diet affects brain health. The MIND diet combines foods from the Mediterranean …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Cancer Patients Feel Better, New Study Shows
Researchers tested whether special gut bacteria supplements called synbiotics could help people with advanced throat cancer feel less tired, eat better, and …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Protect Brain After Stroke in Animal Study
Scientists tested whether vitamin D (specifically calcitriol) could help protect rat brains after a stroke. They found that rats given vitamin D treatment …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis Through Body Chemistry
Scientists reviewed how the Mediterranean diet might help people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that damages the nervous system. They found that this …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Heart Disease in Diabetes Patients
Scientists studied 19 people with diabetes who had weight loss surgery over 9 months. They looked at genes, blood proteins, body chemicals, and gut bacteria to …
Read MoreBrain Cells Talk Differently in Males vs Females During Blood Vessel Disease
Scientists studied how brain cells communicate when blood vessels in the brain get damaged. They used mice and found that male and female brains respond very …
Read MoreHow Cooking Methods May Affect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Sugar
Scientists are studying harmful compounds called AGEs that form when food is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling or frying. These compounds may …
Read MoreChinese Herb May Help Brain Function After Poor Sleep
Scientists tested whether a traditional Chinese herb called Danshen could help rats think better after being sleep-deprived for 21 days. They found that rats …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Helps Rats Lose Weight Faster Than Oats Alone
Scientists tested a special probiotic called L. plantarum ST-III on overweight rats to see if it could help with weight loss. They compared it to oats and …
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