Eczema elimination diet and foods to eat

Eczema is linked to inflammation in the body, so eating an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce symptoms. Learn about which foods to eliminate.

Does L-glutamine work for IBS?

A look at L-glutamine for IBS. Included is detail on research into the supposed benefits of the amino acid that the body produces, and whether they help.

Clear liquid diet: What you need to know

A clear liquid diet is easy for the body to digest. It may be prescribed before certain surgeries or to ease nausea in some situations

All you need to know about zinc deficiency

A look at zinc deficiency, a condition where the body doesn’t have enough of the mineral. Included are details on causes and how it is diagnosed.

Free radicals: How do they affect the body?

What are free radicals, and what impact do they have on the body?

Why sugary drinks and protein-rich meals don’t go well together

Having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat, according to a study published in the open…

Natural cannabinoids from omega-3 fatty acids combat inflammation

Scientists have found the pathways through which the body makes anti-inflammatory molecules from cannabinoids derived naturally from omega-3 fatty acids.

Iron deficiency may raise heart disease risk

New research examines the link between iron levels in the body and the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Iron may have a protective effect.

Imprecise iron supplementation can spur increase in Salmonella

One would think that too much iron is too much iron – whether it is ingested from particular foods or stored in the body genetically – and that pathogens such as Salmonella would grow identically in…

‘Lung sparing effect’ may protect lung function at the expense of other growth in malnourished children

A new study suggests that in cases of severe malnutrition, the body may prioritise lung development at the expense of other less vital growth.

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