Harmful hospital bacteria evolved ‘in response to modern diets’

New research shows how and why one of the most dangerous species of hospital bacteria has evolved and warns that it continues to adapt to modern factors.

How elderberries can help you fight the flu

New research shows how the power of elderberries — the fruit of a common European and North American shrub — can help our bodies fight the flu.

Could probiotics evolve in the gut and cause harm?

New research shows how bacteria adapt inside the gastrointestinal tract of mice and suggests that the effectiveness of probiotics might change over time.

Eating fiber can delay brain aging

New research shows that eating fiber releases butyrate, a fatty acid that prevents brain inflammation and improves memory in aging mice.

Eating fiber can delay brain aging

New research shows that eating fiber releases butyrate, a fatty acid that prevents brain inflammation and improves memory in aging mice.

How a red wine compound may prevent cancer

New research shows, for the first time in the laboratory, how resveratrol stops a mutant protein from aggregating and leading to cancer.

Maintaining healthy weight helps keep blood pressure low through life

New research shows maintaining a healthy weight throughout life – more so than four other health behaviors studied – is important to help keep blood pressure in check, according to research presented…

Artificial sweeteners: Weight loss friend or foe?

Millions of people routinely consume artificial sweeteners. New research shows that artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of weight gain and obesity.

Soy may improve survival rates in some breast cancer patients

New research shows the consumption of soy foods may not only be safe for patients with breast cancer, but also improve survival rates for some of them.

Gluten may trigger lymphoma in some celiac disease patients

New research shows how, in a small group of people with celiac disease, the consumption of gluten may trigger chemicals which in turn cause lymphoma.

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