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A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.

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Our bodies need protein. But because protein-rich foods are expensive, millions of people do not have access to sufficient protein. Without it, people face health problems such as the loss of muscle mass, the inability to concentrate and, in severe cases, diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus.

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In an international study led by an UdeM dietitian, healthy eating in midlife is found to be linked to overall healthy aging.

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In Physics of Fluids, researchers from the University of Strathclyde examine the properties of several dairy-free butter alternatives inside one of the region鈥檚 most well-known snacks: Scottish shortbread. The group tested the alternatives in their lab, selecting three types of vegan butter substitutes with different levels of fat and comparing their consistencies and responses to heat. The vegan alternative with the highest fat content behaved like butter when baked and yielded the most positive feedback in taste testing. Butter typically has a fat content around 80%, and the group recommends choosing a vegan butter with a similar consistency.

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Don鈥檛 miss NUTRITION 2025, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, to be held May 31鈥揓une 3 in Orlando. Get an up-close view of the latest nutrition science findings, opportunities and debates, with more than 1,500 original research studies being presented at this year鈥檚 event.

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A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons, and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid f...

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We all want the best for our kids, but did you know that how you discipline them might be shaping their relationship with food? Dr. Susan Woolford, a pediatrician at the University of Michigan, explores how parenting styles and discipline methods influence a child鈥檚 eating habits and overall health.

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La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) es una inflamaci贸n cr贸nica del tracto digestivo. Incluye condiciones tales como colitis ulcerosa e enfermedad de Crohn. En esta alerta del experto, la Dra. Amanda Johnson, gastroenter贸loga en Mayo Clinic, explica la EII y si la dieta puede ayudar.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. In this expert alert, Amanda Johnson, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, helps explain IBD and whether diet can help.

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Experts in nutrition science from across the University of Miami offer their thoughts on some of the best foods to help us ward off chronic disease.

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A doen莽a inflamat贸ria intestinal (DII) 茅 uma inflama莽茫o cr么nica do trato digestivo. Ela inclui condi莽玫es como colite ulcerativa e doen莽a de Crohn. Neste alerta do especialista, a Dra. Amanda Johnson, gastroenterologista na Mayo Clinic, explica a DII e se a dieta pode ajudar.

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Livestock agriculture is bearing the cost of extreme weather events. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how heat stress affects U.S. dairy production, finding that high heat and humidity lead to a 1% decline in annual milk yield. Small farms are hit harder than large farms, which may be able to mitigate some of the effects through management strategies.

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Researchers found that probiotic bacteria Limosilactobacillus reuteri can regulate gut hormones, revealing new insights into their potential health benefits. The study, published in The FASEB Journal, suggests probiotics may have systemic effects beyond digestion, impacting immune function and hormone secretion.

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Professor Hettie Sch枚nfeldt of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) was recently appointed as the Hub Chair for the United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goal 3 (UNAI SDG 3) 鈥� Good Health and Well-Being.

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On its own, dark chocolate has health benefits, such as antioxidants that neutralize damaging free radicals. And a report in ACS Food Science & Technology suggests that packing the sweet treat with pre- and probiotics could make it more healthful.

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Fermentation-derived proteins are bubbling up in 2025

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Feeling tired all the time? A Penn State Health family medicine physician shares simple tips on lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene habits and diet to help improve your sleep.