New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Why protein powders can secretly cause doping bans
A review in Nutrients uncovers how tainted protein powders and performance supplements can sabotage honest athletes, revealing the…
Understanding food challenge risks in asthmatic children
Researchers uncover why children with asthma or multiple allergies face higher odds of reacting during oral food challenges,…
Healthy diet may double life expectancy benefits for frail adults
Even in later life, eating well pays off; researchers reveal that healthier diets can dramatically extend the lifespan…
Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults
Researchers tested whether a daily dose of walnuts could calm inflammation and boost antioxidant defenses, but the short…
Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs
Researchers discovered that young men who ate Greek yogurt after training showed lower levels of inflammation than those…
Lower ADHD and ASD traits linked to prenatal vitamin intake
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during…
Evening meals hold the key to morning glucose control in prediabetes
The way glucose is regulated at night plays a key role in fasting glucose levels the next morning,…
How milk pasteurization shapes preterm infants’ gut health
Holder pasteurization fosters richer gut microbiomes in preterm infants, closely mimicking the benefits of mothers’ own milk, while…
Woman Told She Was Depressed Since Childhood—22 Years Later Comes Diagnosis
A millennial woman who spent most of her life believing she was depressed has revealed the true medical…
4 nutrients that are must-haves for brain development and how they help
​B group of vitamins, mainly B6, B9 and B12 are the most important for brain functions. These vitamins…
Breastfeeding at six months boosts children’s IQ and academic skills into adolescence
A UK study finds that children breastfed at six months show measurable gains in IQ, reading, and math…