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    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
    Joshua Shavit
    • 8 hours ago

    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds

    Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans

    Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.
    The amazing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 8

    The amazing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan

    Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan in Drosophila.
    Nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 1

    Nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes

    The therapy releases nitric oxide, a gaseous signaling chemical whose function in the body is relaxing the inner muscles of blood vessels.
    Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist

    A new program uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve nutrition care.
    Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 10

    Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says

    Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
    “New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 10

    “New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity

    Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
    Vegan diets boost weight loss, lowers blood sugar in adults
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 8

    Vegan diets boost weight loss, lowers blood sugar in adults

    A 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults.
    Small diet changes can help you live a healthier and longer life
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 5

    Small diet changes can help you live a healthier and longer life

    Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.
    New nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 2

    New nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes

    A novel therapy developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet.
    Japanese scientist creates electric chopsticks to enhance food flavor
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 20

    Japanese scientist creates electric chopsticks to enhance food flavor

    A set of electric chopsticks that enhances the taste of low-sodium food, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diet.
    Researchers discovered a “Healthy Weapon” Against Covid-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 12

    Researchers discovered a “Healthy Weapon” Against Covid-19

    Experts have shown that common dietary supplements can help protect us against the Covid virus as well as several common winter illnesses.
    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 11

    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, study finds

    Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
    Healthy plant-based diets shown to lower risk of developing diabetes
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 11

    Healthy plant-based diets shown to lower risk of developing diabetes

    The consumption of healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people
    Vegan diet eases arthritis pain, finds new study
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 4

    Vegan diet eases arthritis pain, finds new study

    A plant-based diet could be the prescription to alleviate joint pain for millions of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
    Eating protein from a greater variety of sources can lower risk of high blood pressure
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 14

    Eating protein from a greater variety of sources can lower risk of high blood pressure

    The AHA advises people eat healthy sources of protein, mostly from plants and may include seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
    Ketogenic diet significantly improves patients with Multiple Sclerosis
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 12

    Ketogenic diet significantly improves patients with Multiple Sclerosis

    Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who adopted a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet saw significant improvements in their MS.
    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 2

    Drink improves digestion and burns body fat fast, expert says

    One of the main dangers of visceral fat is the production of more proteins called cytokines, which trigger low-level inflammation.
    Researchers discover how eating fish protects our brains from air pollution
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 3

    Researchers discover how eating fish protects our brains from air pollution

    Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may counteract the effects of air pollution.
    Coffee consumption shown to stimulate digestion and protect against certain diseases
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 21

    Coffee consumption shown to stimulate digestion and protect against certain diseases

    Moderate coffee consumption (3-5 cups per day) was not found to generate harmful effects on the various organs of the digestive tract.
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