How Different Thickeners Change the Way We Swallow
Scientists studied how different thickening agents affect swallowing in healthy adults. They had 30 people drink thickened liquids of varying thickness levels …
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Making Soy Easier to Swallow: A Softer, Healthier Option
Scientists found a way to make soy protein softer and easier to swallow by breaking it down into smaller pieces using special enzymes. The new soft gel is much …
Read MoreNew Gel Food Helps People with Swallowing Problems Eat Safely
Scientists created a special gel made from agar and collagen that could help people who have difficulty swallowing. They tested different versions of this gel …
Read MoreHospital Creates Universal Language for Safe Swallowing Care
Swallowing difficulties affect many hospital patients, but doctors and kitchen staff often used different terms to describe food textures, creating confusion …
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Learn to Eat Again After Throat Surgery
After having their esophagus (food pipe) removed, patients face real struggles learning to eat normally again. Researchers talked to 15 people who had this …
Read MoreSpecial Gels Help Older Adults Absorb Vitamin D Better
Scientists created special gel foods designed to help older adults get better nutrition. These gels contain vitamin D and are made with different ingredients …
Read MoreRare Feeding Tube Complication: What Doctors Learned
This case report describes an extremely rare complication that occurred when an 83-year-old man had a feeding tube replaced. Instead of staying in his stomach …
Read MoreHow Food Thickeners Help Older Adults Eat Better
This chapter explores how food thickeners—special ingredients that change the texture of foods and drinks—can help seniors get better nutrition. As people age, …
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