How bacteria affects sourdough bread smell and flavor
A new study examines how certain strains of bacteria, and specifically the genetic diversity of acetic acid bacteria, influence the smell and flavor of...
How early antibiotics can turn immunity into allergy
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered how giving antibiotics to newborns can increase their risk of developing lifelong respiratory allergies.
This groundbreaking...
How diet and exercise can make a difference in diabetes prevention
Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide, but the good news is that it is largely preventable.
The condition occurs when your body...
Marijuana use linked to deadly high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common and serious medical condition where the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries is...
Turmeric and vitamin D combo could lower blood pressure in diabetes
A recent study by scientists from Urmia University of Medical Sciences has brought to light a potential new approach for managing blood pressure in...
Meal timing strategies can help people lose weight, study finds
Researchers from Bond University in Robina, Australia, have found that certain meal timing strategies—like time-restricted eating, eating fewer meals, and consuming more calories earlier...
Alcohol and pancreatic cancer: What you need to know
Pancreatic cancer is a particularly aggressive and challenging disease, known for being difficult to detect early. Among the many factors that may increase the...
Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent metabolic syndrome in older women
Vitamin D and estrogen are already known for their roles in improving bone health in women, but recent research from China suggests that this...
How exercise can boost your gut health
We all know that exercise is good for strengthening muscles, bones, and preventing diseases. But what’s less known is that exercise can also improve...
How long-term drinking can severely harm health
Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, recently studied the serious health effects of heavy drinking over...