Many Pregnant Women Search the Internet for Medication Safety Information
A new study reveals that due to a lack of specific recommendations for medication use during pregnancy, many pregnant women search the Internet for information.
The colon of patients with IBS reacts differently to bacteria
The intestinal barrier of patients with the gastrointestinal disease IBS allows bacteria to pass more freely than in healthy people, according to a study led by researchers at…
In low and middle income countries, 3-4 servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day may be more realistic target for health
Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality to higher portions, according to a…
Replacing fat with high carbohydrate intake may be linked to worse health outcomes, according to study
Reducing total fat intake, and replacing it with a high intake of carbohydrates may be linked to worse health outcomes, according to an international study of diets, published…
Understanding how omega-3 dampens inflammatory reactions
OMEGA-3: Omega-3 fatty acids, which we primarily get through eating fatty fish, have long been thought to be good for our health. Many dietary studies have suggested that…