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Why Future Diets Risk Iron Deficiency and How Food Fortification Can Help

Mahya Tavan and Bi Xue Patricia Soh, Massey University By Mahya Tavan and Bi Xue Patricia Soh, Massey University
Mahya Tavan and Bi Xue Patricia Soh, Massey University

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Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world. Future diets will be short of micronutrients like iron — it’s time to consider how we feed people

Why the Sniff Test Fails in Food Safety

Matthew Gilmour, Quadram Institute By Matthew Gilmour, Quadram Institute
Matthew Gilmour, Quadram Institute

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I should know better, but I admit that I do it too. I’ve just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I set out to make up some sandwiches.

Nourishing Gut and Social Health: The Link Between Diet and Community

Christopher Damman, University of Washington By Christopher Damman, University of Washington
Christopher Damman, University of Washington

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Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self

Time-Warping Effects of Drugs: Unlocking the Secrets of Altered Perception

Ruth Ogden and Cathy Montgomery, Liverpool John Moores University By Ruth Ogden and Cathy Montgomery, Liverpool John Moores University
Ruth Ogden and Cathy Montgomery, Liverpool John Moores University

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Imagine a world where you could control your sense of time. Where trips to the dentist flew by in a second and holidays felt like they lasted forever.

Does An Apple A Day Really Keep The Doctor Away?

Janet Colson, Middle Tennessee State University By Janet Colson, Middle Tennessee State University
Janet Colson, Middle Tennessee State University

an apple a day 8 10

Because apples contain many health-promoting bioactive substances, the fruit is considered a “functional” food.

Anticholinergic Medications and Their Impact on Brain Health

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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In our pursuit of better health and well-being, we must equip ourselves with the knowledge that can potentially enhance our lives and those of our loved ones.

A Natural Bug Repellent Recipe: Even Your Cat Might Like It

Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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You've probably heard of catnip in relationship to cats. Some cats really love it. On the other hand, bugs hate catnip. I'm talking of mosquitoes, black flies...

From Brown Bread to Pâté: A Delectable Journey through Ice Cream History

Lindsay Middleton, University of Glasgow By Lindsay Middleton, University of Glasgow
Lindsay Middleton, University of Glasgow

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English Heritage is now selling what it calls “the best thing since sliced bread” at 13 of its sites – brown bread ice cream, inspired by a Georgian recipe.

The Science of Meal Timing: Intermittent Fasting and Your Health

Frederic Gachon and Meltem Weger, The University of Queensland By Frederic Gachon and Meltem Weger, The University of Queensland
Frederic Gachon and Meltem Weger, The University of Queensland

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Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Their access to food relied on successful hunting, fishing, and the availability of wild plants.

Alcohol-Free Days: The Key to Better Health and Wellbeing

Megan Lee and Emily Roberts, Bond University By Megan Lee and Emily Roberts, Bond University
Megan Lee and Emily Roberts, Bond University

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In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing.

Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting: Which is Better for Weight Loss?

David Clayton, Nottingham Trent University By David Clayton, Nottingham Trent University
David Clayton, Nottingham Trent University

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The traditional approach to weight loss is to count calories and try to reduce the number consumed each day.

The Science Behind Junk Food Addiction and the Global Obesity Crisis

Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Do you know why junk food is so addictive? Are you craving sweets yet? If you've ever wondered why junk food can be so addictive, you're not alone.

Asthma and Diet: The Impact of Food on Your Lung Health

Evan Williams, University of Newcastle By Evan Williams, University of Newcastle
Evan Williams, University of Newcastle

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Certain foods or dietary patterns are linked with better control of your asthma. Others may make it worse. Depending on what you’ve eaten, you can see the effects in hours.

Unraveling the Healing Potential of Green Tea Compound EGCG for Uterine Fibroids

InnerSelf Staff By InnerSelf Staff
InnerSelf Staff

green tea 7 24

Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are benign tumors commonly occurring in the uterus. They affect many women, particularly African Americans, and can lead to clinical symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility.

Obesity Epidemic: Biology, Not Willpower, to Blame

Megha Poddar, and Sean Wharton, McMaster University By Megha Poddar, and Sean Wharton, McMaster University
Megha Poddar, and Sean Wharton, McMaster University

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Today, mountains of calorie-rich (and often nutritionally poor) food and lakes of sugary beverages are readily available in much of the world. It’s no longer necessary to leave home — or even stand up — to access this cornucopia.

Is Lab-Grown Meat the Future of Food?

André O. Hudson By André O. Hudson
André O. Hudson

is lab grown meat the future 7 22

Lab-grown meat techniques aren’t new – cell cultures are common tools in science, but bringing them up to scale to meet society’s demand for meat will require further development

Why Dieting Isn't Just About Losing Fat: The Impact of Muscle Loss on Weight Loss"

Adam Collins, University of Surrey By Adam Collins, University of Surrey
Adam Collins, University of Surrey

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When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only on your fitness and strength, but on your metabolism.

Democratizing Nutritional Advice with AI: Balancing Safety and Accuracy

Danielle McCarthy, Queen's University Belfast By Danielle McCarthy, Queen's University Belfast
Danielle McCarthy, Queen's University Belfast

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AI could democratize nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first

AI Discovery: New Drugs Fighting Ageing and Age-Related Diseases

Vanessa Smer-Barreto, The University of Edinburgh By Vanessa Smer-Barreto, The University of Edinburgh
Vanessa Smer-Barreto, The University of Edinburgh

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Finding new drugs – called “drug discovery” – is an expensive and time-consuming task. But a type of artificial intelligence called machine learning can massively accelerate the process and do the job for a fraction of the price.

Addressing Eye Floaters with Supplements: Fact or Fiction?

Charlotte Codina, University of Sheffield By Charlotte Codina, University of Sheffield
Charlotte Codina, University of Sheffield

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If you look up at the sky on a clear day, you might notice little cobweb-like structures drifting across your field of vision. They are known as floaters or, more formally, muscae volitantes – Latin for flying flies.

The Key to Weight Management: Embrace Carbs with Their Natural Fiber Packaging

Christopher Damman, University of Washington By Christopher Damman, University of Washington
Christopher Damman, University of Washington

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Fiber is your body’s natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead

Training Taste Buds for Health: How Genes and Diet Shape Our Sense of Taste

Monica Dus By Monica Dus
Monica Dus

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Our ability to sense sweetness, as well as other tastes, involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the foods we encounter from the womb to the dinner table.

The Flavorful Secrets of Spices: Exploring How Plants Create Taste Sensations

Beronda L. Montgomery By Beronda L. Montgomery
Beronda L. Montgomery

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I love savory and spicy foods. Lasagna laden with basil and oregano. Beautifully golden curries infused with turmeric, or rice flavored with saffron.

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