Systematic review examines potential health benefits of pear consumption

In vitro, animal, clinical and epidemiologic studies indicate pear consumption potentially improves gut health and set the stage for further evidence of associated health benefitsTo explore the…

Dietary fat impacts autoimmune flare-ups in mice

Dietary fat may impact the severity and duration of autoimmune flare-ups, suggests a study published in the journal Immunity.

‘I don’t eat wheat’ decision could mask other digestive problems

For those diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder coeliac disease, avoiding wheat and some other grains is essential.

How chickens walk holds clues to how they spread disease

Plotting on a grid just how a chicken walks may one day give farmers more insight into how best to protect their flock from non-airborne pathogens that can also hurt their profit.

Orange lichens are potential source for anticancer drugs

Parietin pigment kills leukemia cells, combats Warburg effectAn orange pigment found in lichens and rhubarb called parietin may have potential as an anti-cancer drug, scientists at Winship Cancer…

The 20 lb. cereal box – food on your counter can predict your weight

Over 200 American kitchens were photographed to determine if the food sitting out on counters could predict the weight of the woman living in each home.

High-fat diet may cause changes in the brain that lead to anxiety and depression

A new study in mice reveals that increased body weight and high blood sugar as a result of consuming a high-fat diet may cause anxiety and depressive symptoms and measurable changes in the brain.