A surprising gut-brain discovery suggests that anxiety could one day be treated with specially designed probiotics. Could anxiety be shaped, at least in part, by tiny organisms living in the gut? Research from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore points to a striking connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. The [...]

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Research suggests that equal servings of animal protein may pack a much bigger muscle-building punch than their plant-based counterparts. When it comes to protein, the same serving size on paper may not mean the same nutritional payoff in the body. A 2023 Purdue University study found that two ounce equivalents (oz-eq) of animal-based protein foods [...]

A radical new treatment may be emerging.

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Scientists found that a tomato-soy juice rich in plant-derived compounds altered inflammation-related signals in healthy adults with obesity. A new study found that drinking tomato-soy juice rich in health-promoting plant compounds reduced levels of inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks. The results suggest the beverage could serve as a functional food [...]

A new study suggests that lingering rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are not always caused by ongoing inflammation. For people with rheumatoid arthritis, lingering pain and fatigue are often assumed to be signs that inflammation remains active. But new research suggests the real culprit may sometimes lie elsewhere. Researchers at Semmelweis University report that sleep disorders, depression, [...]

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Researchers found that a simple addition to a 5-a-day diet was associated with improved mental well-being in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. New research from Newcastle University suggests that drinking a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie as part of the country’s 5-a-day nutrition recommendation may help improve mental well-being. [...]

A new study suggests that some groups may not experience the expected seasonal boost in vitamin D levels, even during the sunniest months of the year. Many people assume that spending more time outdoors during summer naturally restores vitamin D levels after the darker winter months. But new research suggests that for some groups, that [...]

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A new AI system can suggest just a few targeted ingredient swaps that make meals healthier and cheaper without dramatically changing what people already eat. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed an artificial intelligence system that can make meals healthier and more affordable by recommending as few as one to three ingredient [...]

A new study suggests that subtle changes in the brain’s immune cells could help explain why some people remain mentally sharp despite Alzheimer’s pathology. For decades, Alzheimer’s research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the two hallmark features of the disease. Yet a puzzling reality has continued to challenge scientists: [...]

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A kidney test result that appears perfectly normal may still reveal hidden danger, according to a major new study involving more than a million adults. Even small differences in kidney function, including values that still fall within the normal range, may reveal who is at greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease. That is the [...]

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A newly developed biomaterial derived from natural and pharmaceutical components is showing promise as a potential treatment for periodontitis. What if a fruit best known for its massive size could help repair the damage caused by one of the world’s most common causes of tooth loss? Researchers in Brazil have developed an experimental biomaterial that [...]

A very early study suggests flu antivirals might help reverse certain signs of accelerated aging in people with HIV. But more research is needed to confirm these effects.