The connection between listeriosis and produce
In the United States and other industrialized nations, consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is considered a key component of a healthy diet.
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Blueberries show promise as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder
Up to 8 percent of people in the U.S. suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the result of witnessing or being the victim of a traumatic event. People with PTSD have been in a situation in which they were at ...
Mar 31, 2015
Why gastrointestinal disorders afflict women more often
Women are more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders than men are. Although this could be because men and women handle the condition differently— "toughing it out" versus getting ...
Mar 31, 2015
What the Goldilocks gene means for blood-based cancers
INPP4B is the Goldilocks of genes.
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More reasons why getting a good night's sleep is important
Not getting enough sleep not only makes our minds less alert, but our bodies too. Studies have suggested that losing several hours of sleep can slow the body's metabolism, but what about losing only a few hours? A team of ...
Mar 31, 2015
Should we tax unhealthy foods?
What does a 20-ounce bottle of soda cost? If you said 99 cents, you are only partly right. While that may be the price on the sticker at the store, it doesn't take into account the cost to public health. One study, for example, ...
Mar 31, 2015
Researchers identify mechanisms that link compulsive binge eating with hypertension
An estimated eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from binge eating disorder. Now, researchers have shown that compulsive binging on foods that are high in fat and sugar can trigger specific molecular changes that can ...
Mar 31, 2015
