Health
Confused about carbs? This might help
If you get cross-eyed thinking about carbohydrates, that's understandable.
Aug 13, 2023
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News tagged with dietary fiber
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease
Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Aug 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Low fiber intake during pregnancy may delay development in infants' brains
Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the factors linked to an increased risk of diseases in children as they grow older. Yet, maternal malnutrition remains a problem for women worldwide.
Jul 27, 2023
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Health
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Can you make your gut healthier with probiotics?
To restore the intestinal balance they are sure they do not have, some people turn to probiotics.
Jun 5, 2023
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Medical research
Study findings could pave the way for development of new strategies to prevent and treat obesity
New research has shown that weight loss, or bariatric, surgery can significantly alter the levels of bile acid associated with higher appetite, as can taking fiber supplements but to a lesser degree.
Apr 5, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New insights into colorectal cancer and E. coli
In Quebec, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the third in women. The appearance and progression of this cancer has been linked to the composition of the gut microbiome. It appears that ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Health
Effects of single plant-based vs. animal-based meals on satiety and mood
What influence do plant-based meals have on mood and on feeling full compared to animal-based meals? Neuroscientists at MPI CBS in Leipzig investigated this in three smartphone-based studies in over 400 university cafeterias ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Medical research
Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, researchers find
Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study suggests that people who regularly use laxatives may have an increased risk of dementia
People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia over people who do not use laxatives, according to a study published in the February ...
Feb 22, 2023
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