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High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune System

High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune Sy...

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European researchers have concluded a diet high in the processed sugar fructose could inhibit the proper functioning of the immune system through increased inflammation.

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High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune Sy...

European researchers have concluded a diet high in the processed sugar fructose could inhibit the proper functioning of the immune system through increased inflammation.

Is EPA Better than DHA for Inflammation?

Is EPA Better than DHA for Inflammation?

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Scientists found EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) work differently on inflammation and each plays an important role in immune system function.

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Is EPA Better than DHA for Inflammation?

Scientists found EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) work differently on inflammation and each plays an important role in immune system function.

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

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Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

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Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

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Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

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Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

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Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

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A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

Fried Foods Worsen Colon Troubles

Fried Foods Worsen Colon Troubles

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Scientists fed mice canola oil that had previously been used in a deep-fryer and it caused an increase in inflammation in the colon, enhanced tumor growth and worsened gut leakage...

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Fried Foods Worsen Colon Troubles

Scientists fed mice canola oil that had previously been used in a deep-fryer and it caused an increase in inflammation in the colon, enhanced tumor growth and worsened gut leakage...

Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

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The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

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Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

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Understanding the Danger of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Roundworms share a unique characteristic with humans in that they cannot make vitamin B12 and must get it from their diet and scientists used roundworms to uncover a direct link...

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

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Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

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Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

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Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

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Fish Oil May Help Prevent Pre-Term Births

Fish oil is well-known for its ability to combat inflammation and the latest research suggests those properties could help more mothers carry their babies to full term.

Fish Oil Slows Breast Cancer Development

Fish Oil Slows Breast Cancer Development

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Mice given a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids had fewer and smaller tumors than those on a diet rich in omega 6 polyunsaturated fats. That’s what researchers from...

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Fish Oil Slows Breast Cancer Development

Mice given a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids had fewer and smaller tumors than those on a diet rich in omega 6 polyunsaturated fats. That’s what researchers from...

Antibiotics Kill Immune Cells and Can Make Oral Infections Worse

Antibiotics Kill Immune Cells and Can Make Oral...

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A new study from researchers at Case Western University shows how antibiotics can actually do more harm than good by destroying good bacteria that would normally attack an oral infection...

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Antibiotics Kill Immune Cells and Can Make Oral...

A new study from researchers at Case Western University shows how antibiotics can actually do more harm than good by destroying good bacteria that would normally attack an oral infection...

Compound Found in Vegetables Shown to Prevent Cancer

Compound Found in Vegetables Shown to Prevent C...

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When you were younger you probably avoided broccoli, cabbage and kale or tried to feed them to your dog under the table. Research now reveals a better choice would have...

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Compound Found in Vegetables Shown to Prevent C...

When you were younger you probably avoided broccoli, cabbage and kale or tried to feed them to your dog under the table. Research now reveals a better choice would have...