Nutrition
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We all know fruit and vegetables are good for our overall health. But in a first-of-its-kind multi-year study, researchers have shown that flavanols found in these foods are tied to brain function, and a deficiency may drive age-related memory loss.
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While studies show that natural human breast milk is the best food for babies, storing the stuff in a frozen state has its drawbacks. That's where a new laser-enabled system comes in, which allows milk to be powdered without any loss in nutrients.
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Even though vegan diets consistently emerge as a healthy way to eat, there are certain nutrients that are difficult to get without consuming animal products. Research has now found that two of them are produced by nursing vegan mothers, regardless.
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Eating healthy during the week before letting the wheels fall off on the weekend, aka "diet cycling," may be having a much larger impact on your gut and brain function than previously thought. But it's not all bad news.
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Age-related macular degeneration is a debilitating eyesight loss, that robs nearly 20 million Americans of their independence. What if understanding this incurable condition and creating better therapies for it starts in the eyes of jumping spiders?
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A new study has shown that foods that come from the ocean or freshwater, known as "blue foods," have the potential to address several important global issues, including nutritional deficits, disease, and climate change.
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A trial has tested whether introducing small quantities of boiled peanuts to a child's diet can treat allergies. After the year-long treatment, 80% of children could tolerate peanuts but the researchers caution the therapy is still experimental.
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A new technique could help fortify everyday foods to tackle deficiencies. Scientists at MIT added vitamin A encased in polymer capsules to ingredients like flour and found that it survived storage and cooking to deliver the nutrient in useful amounts.
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Although plain popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, it's still not one that most people would think of as being very nutritious. That could change, however, as a new variety reportedly offers nearly twice the normal levels of an important nutrient.
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University of South Australia scientists have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The study found that a decent proportion of cases of dementia may be prevented by boosting levels of the hormone.
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Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue, but very few foods are rich in the nutrient. To help combat the problem, scientists have now used CRISPR gene editing to fortify tomatoes with vitamin D.
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New research has found daily consumption of blueberries in middle-age could reduce a person’s risk of cognitive decline in their later years. The small trial identified several physiological and cognitive improvements after 12 weeks of blueberry supplements.
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