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Nutrition Notes

A Trans Fat That’s Good for You?

If you follow health and nutrition news no doubt you’ve heard of trans fats and no doubt you know you generally want to stay away from them.

Jul 16, 2015 Read →

Science Update

Garlic may help combat drug resistant bacterial strains associated with UTIs

According to new research conducted at the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences in India garlic extract may be an effective antimicrobial agent…

Jul 16, 2015 Read →

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Omega-3s may help with early stage Alzheimer's disease

Recently I shared a study just published consisting of older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease that found omega-3 fatty acids showed…

Jul 09, 2015 Read →

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Diet acidity and the microbiota and their impact on urinary tract infections

According to a recent study in The Journal of Biological Chemistry diet and the acidity of urine may impact how well bacteria can proliferate in the…

Jul 01, 2015 Read →

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The exposure of common chemicals on a daily basis may trigger cancer

It is well known that there are many concerns regarding the cumulative effects of everyday chemicals on the human body.

Jun 25, 2015 Read →

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Vitamin D impacts intestinal barrier dysfunction associated with Crohn's disease

Crohns disease (CD) is an autoimmune condition where part of the digestive tract becomes inflamed ulcerated and marked with sores.

Jun 18, 2015 Read →

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Lifestyle management is helpful in combination with metformin for women with PCOS

A new review published in the journal Human Reproduction Update found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be able to help manage their…

Jun 11, 2015 Read →

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Poor sleep is associated with buildup of toxic Alzheimers protein

Restful sleep is required for us to store and save our memories. If you are not getting enough sleep each night you may be at an increased risk of…

Jun 04, 2015 Read →

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How our gut shifts throughout our lifetime

The gut plays an essential role in our immune function as well as in the digestion and absorption of our food.

May 28, 2015 Read →

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Omega-3 fatty acids help increase cognitive flexibility in at-risk older adults of Alzheimers disease

A study published earlier this month consisting of older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease found that omega-3 fatty acids show potential in…

May 21, 2015 Read →

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E. coli proliferates in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers at Penn State University identified a mechanism in which Escherichia coli proliferates in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during flare-ups.

May 14, 2015 Read →