How bacteria affects sourdough bread smell and flavor
A new paper examines how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the genetic diversity of acetic acid bacteria, influence the smell and flavor of...
Meal timing plays a crucial role in night shift workers’ health, study finds
A recent Australian study has found that eating during night shifts might increase health risks for night shift workers.
The research, published in Diabetologia, shows that...
This diet may lower death risk in people with type 2 diabetes
A diet full of whole grains, fiber, fish, and healthy fats called n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could help people with type 2 diabetes...
Low zinc levels linked to higher death risk in liver disease
A recent study highlights the importance of zinc in patients with severe liver disease, especially those suffering from a brain-related complication called hepatic encephalopathy...
Can vitamin C help in diabetes management?
Diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to keep blood sugar levels balanced.
This is usually due to problems with insulin, a hormone...
Are processed foods aging you faster? Study shows the risks
A recent Italian study suggests that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods may be speeding up biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of...
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help lower cancer risk
A recent study from the University of Georgia shows that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—often called “healthy fats”—might help reduce the risk of developing...
Healthy blood sugar is the key to slowing brain aging, and this diet can...
As people grow older, the brain naturally starts to shrink, a process called brain atrophy. This gradual loss of brain cells can lead to...
Vitamin K2 may help ease painful nighttime leg cramps in older adults
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a sudden, intense pain in your calf—a jolt that drags you out of...
The brain’s secret ‘hunger switch’: How three neurons may control your urge to eat
Researchers have uncovered a surprisingly simple brain circuit involving just three neurons that may be key to understanding why and how we eat.
This discovery...