The influence of diet and nutrition on acne vulgaris

This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing publications to determine the role of diet in the development of acne vulgaris. To this end, the complex interaction of several factors was investigated to elucidate how diet influences biochemical markers, gene transcription related to sebaceous gland function, bacterial proliferation … Read more

Genes known to increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease may actually be an inherited form of the condition, researchers say

Alzheimer’s disease may be inherited more often than previously known, according to a new study that paints a clearer picture of a gene long known to be linked to the common form of dementia. Authors of the study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, say this could even be considered a separate, hereditary form … Read more

Simple intervention with bean diet shows significant prebiotic effects

A new study in eBioMedicine examined the impact of including canned navy beans in the regular diet for eight weeks. This study focused on how such dietary change affects the gut microbiota, as well as circulating markers and metabolites, in obese individuals with a history of colorectal neoplasia and precancerous polyps. The study also included … Read more