Reap What You Sow- Grain Reliance
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There is a global reliance on rice, maize and wheat as a food source, together they comprise nearly 50% of total calorie consumption. Without…
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Bile Acids and Mucosal Immunity
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Bile acids are critical for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. Recent studies suggest bile acids have…
Antibiotic Harm to Children
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Researchers from Oxford, Cardiff and Southampton Universities have been studying the dangers of overprescribing #antibiotics for common #respiratory tract illnesses in children, concluding that…
Organic Apples and the Gut-Microbiome
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Frontiers of Microbiology have published a new study examining the differences in bacterial composition and microbial diversity of organically grown versus conventionally grown apples.…
Aspartame
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Aspartame is the world’s most widely used #artificial #sweetener, yet a new paper published by researchers from the University of Sussex argues that its…
Ear Tickling
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Scientists from the University of Leeds have found that daily stimulation of the vagus nerve leads to physiological and wellbeing improvements, including a better…
Stomach Acid and Allergies
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Austrian scientists have established a link between stomach acid reducing prescription medicines and an increased risk of developing #allergies. Researchers had access to the…
Apple Shaped Women at Risk
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Postmenopausal women who carry fat around their middle are at a higher risk of early death, even if they have a healthy body mass…
