A gluten-free diet doesn't just improve a person's overall digestive health, it may also resolve a number of health problems. Several studies show that going grain free promotes weight loss, reduces the risk of endometriosis while improving heart health. Making better diet choices could also boost mental health and prevent thyroid problems. Although a grain-free […]
What do epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer have in common? According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these conditions are linked to a parasite found in cat feces. Unfortunately, the parasite toxoplasma gondii has infected 11% of the US population. Now for the good news, people with a strong immune system shouldn't worry […]
Studies show that calorie restriction may help extend animal lifespan. However, scientists are unsure how diet restriction affects a living thing's longevity. Now a group of researchers may have completed the puzzle that stumped other scientists a century before: it has something to do with epigenome changes. According to Jean-Pierre Issa, MD, Director of the […]
The modern diet is chock full of empty calories and if you need more convincing, a new study found that ancient Romans had healthier teeth than most Americans today because they consumed less sugar. The study was conducted by scientists appointed by the Archaeological Superintendence of Pompeii. Dr. Elisa Vanacore, who oversaw the dental examination […]
Chemotherapy remains the standard treatment for cancer but what if this method is making patients sicker? A new study found that chemotherapy may trigger malignant tumors to spread all over the body. The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, found that chemotherapy allows cancer cells to travel to various parts of […]
Scheduled for a flu shot? If you're pregnant, you might want to skip the vaccine until you give birth. A new study found that pregnant women who received flu shots are more likely to lose their baby. Previous studies claim that flu shots are perfectly safe during pregnancy but this might not be the case […]
