Mar 25, 2026
A study in JAMA Pediatrics found that a combination of genetic, environmental, microbial (that's the gut biome), and social factors influence the development of food allergies.
Mar 24, 2026
A lab study found that ultra-processed foods damaged rats’ amygdalae , a part the brain that has control over emotional memories.
Mar 23, 2026
When your gastrointestinal microbiomes are out of balance, they can contribute to GERD, constipation, IBD and IBS, prediabetes/diabetes, depression, obesity, some cancers, dementia, and more.
Mar 19, 2026
Circadian rhythms impact sleep-wake patterns, hormone release, metabolism, and your risk for obesity. And it turns out they help your body maintain and repair cartilage and other joint tissues as well.
Mar 19, 2026
Speed-of-processing games call for automatic, unconscious responses as opposed to slower, reasoned evaluations , and that may be a more powerful way to protect neuronal activity.
Mar 18, 2026
Your body has a burning desire for extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and other oils , such as canola and sunflower , that contain a lot of monounsaturated oleic fatty acids.
Mar 17, 2026
New research indicates we have 20 or more distinct senses, making our interaction with the world and our bodies more complex than we thought.
Mar 16, 2026
A new survey shows that almost 27% of children ages 2 to 5 are overweight or obese , and that percentage goes up to almost 39% in adolescents and teens.