Share on PinterestA new study examines how vitamin B12 can speed tissue repair, and why it matters. Image credit: Berena Alvarez/Stocksy. Tissue regeneration is the process of reconstructing damaged tissues and organs in the body to heal or replace them. The field of regenerative medicine is still new and researchers are exploring how to use … Read more
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells can infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago. The research, published this week in NatureResearch also … Read more
This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kabul, a city with more than 160 health care facilities and 22 municipalities [13]. We used a multi-stage random sampling technique. In each zone of Kabul (North, East, West and South) we first randomly selected one municipality and from each municipality we randomly selected one health center. Three Comprehensive … Read more
Millets, the age-old grains, are back on the agenda after decades of being forgotten, thanks to their amazing nutritional profile that may also keep many chronic diseases at bay. In modern times, as consumption of unhealthy foods high in carbohydrates, sugar and fat increases, people struggle to include good quality protein, fiber and other essential … Read more
Visible deformities in tooth enamel that occur during tooth development and are considered identifiable physiological stress markers. Credit: Harbeck, SNSB – Staatssammlung für Anthropologie München New research results show that some children in early medieval Bavaria were breastfed for much longer than today. Also, many early Bavarians buried around 500 AD are from other geographic … Read more
Older black adults who ate more whole grains appeared to have less memory loss as they got older, according to a study released Wednesday. Researchers at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago found a link among older black residents who consumed more grains daily — such as a single-serving slice of dark bread — with … Read more
“Monitoring carbohydrate intake, choosing foods with a low glycemic index and including a balanced mix of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats can help regulate blood sugar levels,” says Chrissy Arsenault, a registered dietitian nutritionist at the Trainer Academy in Monument, Colorado. The glycemic index (GI) refers to how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food causes blood sugar … Read more
Share on PinterestCan a vegan diet help reduce hot flashes? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. More than 80% of menopausal women experience hot flashes. Previous research has shown that hot flashes can increase the risk of certain diseases and negatively impact sleep. Researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have now found that following a … Read more
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells can infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago. The study, “Trans-vaccenic acid … Read more
Olympic and marathon champion Shalane Flanagan knows more about nutrition now than when she competed at the elite level. Perhaps that’s partly due to the fact that she co-authored two books, Run fast. Eat slowly And Run fast. Cook quickly. Eat slowlyin 2016 and 2018 respectively, before officially retiring in 2019. Her food philosophy revolves … Read more