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Through the study and use of genetics, we can identify measures that could lead to the improvement of human health and wellness. These methods and procedures aim to prevent years of chronic disease and thousands of dollars in health care costs, and provide families and communities with knowledge of how to live healthier.
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Almost all supplements are useless, experts say. Here’s a few that offer some benefits
The U.S. dietary supplement industry has exploded in the last 30 years, growing from about 4,000 products in 1994 to ...
Which is better to fight blindness — Golden Rice or Vitamin A supplement pills?
The story of Golden Rice did not begin last year, however, but more than 20 years ago with the idea ...
Reishi, chaga, lion’s mane: Is it possible to verify trendy ‘superfood’ mushroom supplement claims?
Recent studies have shown that mushrooms are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and special compounds that are great for your ...
Serotonin-boosting foods and fatty acids that can lift your mood
One in four Americans currently suffers from anxiety or depression, correlating directly to serotonin levels found in the body. Normal serotonin levels ...
Are you a mosquito magnet? Here’s why mosquitoes like some people more than others
Mosquito bites are annoying, unpleasant, sometimes painful, often the cause of allergic reactions – but also potentially deadly ...
Precision probiotics: Can this anti-hangover drink help you metabolize alcohol quicker?
Spoiler alert: Hangover ‘cures’ don’t work, observes Dr. Zachary Abbott. If you’ve overindulged the night before, Gatorade, herbal remedies and ...
Are probiotics a scam, or can they really improve your gut microbiome and health?
Probiotics are "good" bacteria taken in the hope of improving health & change the bacteria that live in the gut, ...
Why do we love to eat rich, fatty foods?
Rich, high-fat foods such as ice cream are loved not only for their taste, but also for the physical sensations they ...
Antidepressants vs. running: Which works better to fight depression?
Exercise has been dubbed "nature's antidepressant" by doctors for years, and now a new study confirms the notion ...
Reduction of COVID-19 deaths? Masks, lockdowns and social distancing may play a part but the only thing we know for sure is that vaccines worked
After vaccines became available, there were clear differences, with red states having higher death rates, almost certainly as a result ...
Podcast: Why do so many people who start a vegetarian diet not stick to it?
Eating less meat is good for your health and the environment. Now a new study suggests genes may play a ...
Unraveling the mystery of who gets lung cancer and why
Why do some heavy smokers never get lung cancer? And why do some people who never smoke get lung cancer? ...
Bionic system allows man with above-elbow amputation to control every finger of a robotic arm
Most bionic limbs are controlled by electrical signals generated by muscles moving near the attachment site. But when an arm is amputated ...
Viewpoint: Behind the curtain at the ‘Institute for Integrative Nutrition’ — Health guidance or quack advice?
Health coaching as a profession is exploding. According to a market research firm, in 2021, the industry was worth about ...
Are you trying to become a vegetarian? Genetics may influence whether you stick with it
Have you ever tried to be vegetarian but found it too difficult to stop eating meat? Your genes could be ...
Are you cranky if you don’t eat? This explains that ‘hangry’ feeling
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies ...
Food, serotonin and mood: Can your diet help combat seasonal slumps?
The following nutrition tips can help banish the seasonal slump and keep your spirits high: Salmon for anxiety relief Salmon ...
Considering the controversy over the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, is it worth getting the seasonal flu shot this year? How well do they really work?
It's that time of year again. No, I am not referring to the latest COVID-19 vaccines, which are now available ...
Viewpoint: Beyond marketing — Why claims that “organic = better” do not stand up to scrutiny
Is organic food, grown without synthetic chemicals, healthier than conventionally grown food? Roughly 40 percent of Americans say at least some ...
Race and health: One gene variant carried mostly by people with African ancestry quadruples risk of Parkinson’s disease
A global effort to make genetic studies more diverse has led to a discovery about Parkinson's disease, a common brain ...
Obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are upending the health care system. Should we be concerned?
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are about to start raking in tens of billions of dollars a year on their new obesity drugs, ...
Viewpoint: Blame Big Tobacco for helping create junk food industry
For decades, tobacco companies hooked people on cigarettes by making their products more addictive. Now, a new study suggests that tobacco ...
Treating mental health disorders: Is CRISPR a long-hoped-for silver bullet?
“I was born with the murder gene.” That’s the chilling statement in a true-life story featured in Esquire years ago ...
Did COVID vaccine mandates reduce infection rates among college students?
New research from The Ohio State University College of Medicine finds COVID-19 vaccine mandates are highly effective at reducing the ...
Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people? Tracking genes that predispose taste for bitter beer, grapefruit and kale
Between 3% and 21% of people, depending on their location in the world, dislike cilantro for its soapiness. But how can ...
What time of day is best to exercise if you want to lose weight—and why?
If your main fitness goal is weight loss, you may want to consider the time of day you’re exercising, a ...
‘You feel like you’re out in the wilderness’: Here are the leading theories for why long COVID is so disabling
For people suffering from long COVID's often disabling symptoms, including intense fatigue, breathing troubles, cognitive issues and heart palpitations, the ...
