Why Some Kids Stop Growing: New Science Explains Stunting
Millions of children worldwide suffer from stunting—a condition where they don't grow properly due to not getting enough nutrition. Scientists have discovered …
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Your Genes Don't Fully Explain Your Weight or Health
Scientists studied 211 adults to understand how genes, diet, and exercise affect weight and health. They found that while genes do influence how much you …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Kids with Autism Think Better
Researchers tested whether eating anti-inflammatory foods (foods that reduce body swelling) could help children with autism think more clearly. They studied 22 …
Read MoreWhy Your Probiotics Might Not Work (And How Science Is Fixing That)
Scientists are discovering that probiotics don't work the same way for everyone because our bodies, gut bacteria, and lifestyles are all different. This review …
Read MoreThe Right Partner Helps Brain-Healthy Fish Oil Reach the Right Places
Scientists discovered that a brain-healthy nutrient called DHA (found in fish oil) works better when paired with specific partner nutrients. In a mouse study, …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Control How Your Body Uses Bile Acid
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in how your body processes bile acid—a digestive fluid that helps …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Help Lupus Patients—But Only If They're Not Overweight
Scientists studied whether taking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements could help women with lupus by changing how their genes work in fat tissue. They gave …
Read MoreHow Tea Can Help Your Body Use Healthy Nutrients Better
Scientists are finding clever ways to protect healthy compounds found in tea so your body can actually use them. The problem is that many beneficial nutrients …
Read MoreSmart Technology Could Help Feed Hungry Moms and Kids Better
Millions of mothers and children in poor countries don't get enough healthy food, which hurts their brains, bodies, and future health. Scientists are exploring …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Could Help Fight Cancer in New Ways
Scientists are discovering that what you eat might play a bigger role in cancer treatment than we thought. This review looks at how different diets can affect …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help Brain Health in People With Alzheimer's Risk Gene
Scientists discovered that a ketogenic diet (a diet very low in carbs and high in fat) might help protect the brain in people who carry a gene called APOE4, …
Read MoreCan a Low-Carb Diet Help Fight Breast Cancer?
Researchers reviewed evidence about whether a ketogenic diet—a eating plan very low in carbs and high in fats—might help treat breast cancer. Cancer cells need …
Read MoreNatural Plant Fibers Could Be the Future of Medicine Delivery
Scientists are exploring how natural plant materials called polysaccharides could revolutionize how medicines are delivered to our bodies. Unlike synthetic …
Read MoreNatural Food Carriers Could Help Medicine Reach Your Gut Better
Scientists are exploring a new way to deliver helpful nutrients and medicines to your intestines using natural carriers made from food. The challenge is that …
Read MoreWhy Scientists Need Better Tools to Study How Fruits Help Your Gut
Researchers reviewed studies from 2010-2024 about how plant compounds called polyphenols (found in fruits, vegetables, and tea) affect the bacteria in your …
Read MoreA Protein That Could Help You Age Better: What Science Says
Scientists have discovered that a protein called Klotho, made mainly in your kidneys and brain, plays a huge role in how well you age. As we get older, our …
Read MoreWhy Your Diet Needs to Be Different From Everyone Else's
Scientists are learning that there's no one-size-fits-all diet that works for everyone. This review looks at how things like your age, sex, genes, and even …
Read MoreHow Food Nutrients Help Your Brain Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists have discovered that what you eat can help protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease by working through special brain cells called glial cells. …
Read MoreNew Way to Check Your Diet Quality Using Blood Tests
Researchers tested a new method to figure out how healthy someone's diet is by combining blood test results with eating habits. Instead of just asking people …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Supplements Don't Work the Same for Everyone
Researchers tested whether a special supplement containing helpful bacteria and fiber could reduce harmful substances in the blood that are linked to heart and …
Read MoreTiny Capsules Could Make Healthy Food Nutrients Work Better
Scientists are studying a new way to deliver healthy nutrients from food to your body more effectively. They're using super-tiny containers called …
Read MoreYour Genes May Determine How Your Body Uses Choline
Scientists discovered that your DNA plays a big role in how your body processes choline, an important nutrient found in foods like eggs and fish. In a study of …
Read MoreCan Your Genes Help Predict the Best Weight Loss Plan?
Scientists are discovering that people's genes may affect how well they respond to different weight loss strategies. A new review of research studies found …
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