How reliable is the glycemic index?

The glycemic index may not be a reliable measure of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, as it varies widely between people and times of eating.

Beer yeasts are dogs, wine yeasts are cats

People have been enjoying the ability of yeasts to produce beer and wine since the dawn of civilization.

Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? Study investigates

Researchers find that food intake can have a positive or negative impact on infections, depending on whether the infection is bacterial or viral.

Research suggests potential role for vitamin A in pancreatic cancer

Scientists suggest vitamin A may have a role to play in tackling the commonest form of pancreatic cancer.

Review highlights the range of negative health effects linked with red meat consumption

A new review provides a comprehensive summary of the potential negative health effects of eating red meat.

Gut bacteria and the brain: Are we controlled by microbes?

How much influence do your gut bacteria have on your state of mind?

Does early-life diet affect longevity? A meta-analysis across experimental studies

While a nutritious diet has clear benefits for health and longevity, the general support for a lasting effect of early diet on lifespan is unknown.

Vitamin D supplements may lower risk of severe asthma attacks

A new Cochrane Review suggests vitamin D supplementation – alongside standard treatment – could reduce the likelihood of severe asthma attacks.

Gluten-free diet gains popularity, despite no rise in celiac disease

There has been a rise in the number of Americans choosing to go gluten-free, even though the prevalence of celiac disease has remained steady, study finds.

Aberrant epigenetic regulation behind the intestinal symptoms in coeliac disease

Researchers at the University of Tampere discovered a mechanism causing aberrancies in coeliac disease and colorectal cancer.

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