Health
Protein wars—why men love meat
Nov. 1 is World Vegan Day and apparently Canada is going meatless, unless you are a white older male, that is.
Nov 1, 2018
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Health
Fueling up with functional foods
(HealthDay)—Though the term "functional foods" currently has no legal definition, it's more than just a clever marketing catchphrase.
Oct 26, 2018
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Health
Protein-packed foods that should be part of your diet
(HealthDay)—Protein is key to your well-being and deserves a significant place in every diet. Knowing the best sources can boost your health as well as help you feel more satisfied on fewer calories.
Oct 18, 2018
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Health
Adequate consumption of 'longevity' vitamins could prolong healthy aging, nutrition scientist says
A detailed new review of nutritional science argues that most American diets are deficient in a key class of vitamins and minerals that play previously unrecognized roles in promoting longevity and in staving off chronic ...
Oct 16, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Diets rich in fish oil could slow the spread and growth of breast cancer cells
Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those typically contained in fish oil, may suppress the growth and spread of breast cancer cells in mice. This is according to a new study in the journal Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, which ...
Oct 16, 2018
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Health
The skinny on fats
(HealthDay)—Even when you're trying to lose weight, you need some fat in your diet for good health. While fat in general has gotten a bad rap, some types of fat—particularly plant-based fats—are good for you in moderation.
Oct 11, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Comparing nocturnal and diurnal rodents helps scientists understand a human eye disease
Light-sensitive cells in the retina come in two main types: rods and cones. Rods are used for vision at low light and cones for color and bright light. A study in the September issue of the Journal of Lipid Research found ...
Oct 2, 2018
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Train meditation and no coffee? Pro tips for a healthier morning commute
As August arrives, the summer commute into work becomes a sweaty endeavor marked by crowded bodies, the stench of city garbage and exacerbated FOMO ("fear of missing out") from missing another perfect beach day.
Aug 3, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aortic atherosclerotic plaque inflammation may contribute to the progression of fatty liver disease to liver fibrosis
The world's rising obesity epidemic is associated with a broad spectrum of ailments including atherosclerosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) disease. Each condition can progress from small fatty deposits to localized ...
Aug 2, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver, diet
CHICAGO -Reduced levels of plasmalogens—a class of lipids created in the liver that are integral to cell membranes in the brain—are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's Disease, according to new research presented ...
Jul 24, 2018
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