New discovery sheds light on how the human body controls Salmonella infections
Salmonella, an infection that causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, is the most common form of bacterial food…
Researchers identify control switch protein that starves tuberculosis bacteria
A protein that acts as a ‘control switch,’ preventing Mycobacterium tuberculosis from accessing the energy sources it needs…
How much protein is too much protein? Here’s what a dietitian says
The high-protein hype continues to reign across social media. And yes, protein is an important macronutrient that many…
Elite athletes with higher vitamin D show healthier lipid profiles
In a large cohort of professional male athletes, higher vitamin D status tracked with lower atherogenic lipid markers,…
Trial identifies 4 grams a day as the tested safe level for L-tyrosine in healthy men
A new crossover trial suggests that daily L-tyrosine was well tolerated in healthy men, but researchers caution that…
Hyperemesis gravidarum increases risks for pregnancy and birth complications
Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according…
Nutritionists Say You’re Probably Not Getting Enough of This 1 Antioxidant
3 min read Scientists have long known about the benefits of flavanol, a type of antioxidant found in…
Dietitians Say This 1 Surprising Tip Can Maximize Your Fiber Intake
4 min readKey PointsExperts stress the importance of having enough fiber in your diet.Many people focus on getting…
Fish oil supplements show little benefit for Alzheimer’s prevention
Americans spend more than $1 billion annually on fish oil supplements, in part due to purported cognitive benefits from the…
Researchers eliminate embryonic senescent cells, triggering severe neurovascular flaws
Among the body’s most crucial protective features are the brain barrier systems, including the blood-brain and blood-cerebrospinal fluid…
New Study Suggests This 1 Supplement May Work Better Than Fish Oil for Omega-3s
3 min readKey PointsNew research finds krill oil supplements raise omega-3 levels more efficiently than fish oil.Omega-3 fatty…
Trial finds prunes do not outperform calcium and vitamin D for male bone density
Daily prunes shifted some bone biomarkers in older men, but after 12 months, they did not deliver measurable…