by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress A team of researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute has found that older people who eat more plant protein as opposed to meat-based protein tend to live longer lives. In their paper published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the group describes their analysis of a...
by Connie Rogers and Darrell Cockburn, The Conversation It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut—the microbiome—which are vital to an individual’s good health. How important are these bacteria? There are as many...
by American Society of Nephrology New research indicates that the benefits of a dietary compound on kidney health may depend on an individual’s genetics. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of JASN, may be helpful for tailoring interventions to prevent or treat kidney disease. Glutathione S-transferase mu-1 (GSTM1) is an enzyme that plays...
(HealthDay)—Fresh vegetables are nutrient-rich diet mainstays and can be inexpensive when bought in season. Simple selection tips will enable you to choose the best produce to turn into delectable meals and, just as important, to store your vegetables to maximize flavor and “shelf life.” Tips for Picking Produce Broccoli should be emerald green with a head of tight florets...
Molecule called sulforaphane turns on a protective enzyme in the brain It removes dangerous free radical cells which have been linked to cancer May pave the way for thousands at risk to take a simple pill every day that minimises the most damaging effects of strokes A powerful daily pill that harnesses a potent chemical in...
