Low-Protein Foods: What You Need to Know About Safety and Nutrition
Researchers reviewed scientific studies about special low-protein foods that are designed for people with rare genetic conditions affecting how their bodies …
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Natural Plant Compound Betulin May Help Fight Obesity
Scientists discovered that betulin, a natural substance found in birch trees, might help people lose weight and control blood sugar. In studies with mice …
Read MoreGut Fungi May Play a Role in Gallstone Formation
Researchers discovered that people with gallstones have different types of fungi living in their gut compared to healthy people. In mouse studies, they found …
Read MoreCalcium Supplements for Dairy Cows: Do They Really Help?
Researchers tested whether giving dairy cows extra calcium right after giving birth could help prevent a serious condition called milk fever. They compared two …
Read MoreHow Baby Blood Tests Can Reveal Mom's Hidden Health Problems
Newborn screening tests that check a baby's blood for serious health conditions have made an unexpected discovery: sometimes these tests find that the mother …
Read MoreWhy Some People Lose Too Many Amino Acids in Their Urine
Your body needs amino acids to build muscles, create energy, and keep cells healthy. Sometimes, people lose too many amino acids through their urine because of …
Read MoreSpecial Vitamin D Form Helps Dairy Cows Stay Healthy After Birth
Researchers tested whether a special form of vitamin D could help dairy cows maintain healthy calcium levels around the time they give birth. Forty-two cows …
Read MoreNew Stem Cell Treatment Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to treat obesity using special cells called pluripotent stem cells. These cells can be transformed into brown fat …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Help Turn Fat-Storing Cells Into Fat-Burning Cells
Scientists created tiny particles called nano-browning agents that work like exercise to help your body burn fat faster. These special particles are designed …
Read MoreWhat Health Conditions Increase Seizure Risk?
Researchers studied nearly 9,300 Americans to understand which health conditions and lifestyle habits are connected to epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes …
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