Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat. If milk smells fine or leftovers don’t seem off, we often assume they are okay. But the human nose isn’t always reliable. Every year, millions of people in the United States become sick from food-borne germs that can grow […]

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Les promesses autour des probiotiques, des prébiotiques et de la nutrition personnalisée se multiplient, mais les connaissances sur le microbiote intestinal restent encore fragiles. Afin de combler le manque de données, les scientifiques du projet "Le French Gut" poursuivent leur collecte de dons de selles, comme le rappelle Hervé Blottière dans un entretien accordé à Sciences et Avenir.

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss of interest in activities, sleep problems, tiredness, loneliness, and anxiety. Depression in later life can reduce quality of life, make it harder to manage other health problems, and increase the risk […]

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Most people know the ketogenic diet as a popular way to lose weight. Celebrities, athletes, and people trying to improve their health have embraced the low-carbohydrate eating plan over the past decade. But scientists are increasingly discovering that the keto diet may have effects far beyond the bathroom scale. According to a new review published […]

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Les recommandations alimentaires encouragent la consommation quotidienne de cinq fruits et légumes. Mais au-delà de la quantité, le choix de ces aliments semble tout aussi important. Une vaste étude s’est intéressée de plus près à certains composés présents dans les végétaux et associés à des...

Modern life can be stressful. Many people face pressure from work, family responsibilities, financial worries, health problems, or major life changes. While short periods of stress are a normal part of life, ongoing stress that lasts for weeks, months, or even years can have serious effects on both physical and mental health. Scientists already know […]

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