Paleo Diet is Dangerous, Expert Warns
Although some people swear by the Paleo diet, research suggests that eating a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet can lead to rapid weight gain.
Category: Health
Can Fentanyl Vaccines Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?
New developments in producing a fentanyl vaccine could mean a preventative measure against opioid drug overdose.
Diets High in Fructose Lead to More Weight Gain
Increased fructose intake from processed foods triggers a genetic trait to store fat. This used to help us survive but now it leads to weight gain.
Tackling Toxicity: What Do We Know About Cholera?
X-rays reveal how cholera bacteria from contaminated food and water effectively survives in the human gut.
Healthy BMI Is No Longer One Size Fits All
New data shows that the healthy BMI range isn’t as narrow as we thought, nor is it where we thought it was.
More Alcohol-Related Hepatitis Following COVID-19
Rates of hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis have increased since 2019, and certain groups are more at risk.
Can a Placebo Help Treat Opioid Use Disorder?
Researchers consider how the placebo effect may actually improve the effectiveness of methadone treatment plans.
Epigenetics of Offspring Influenced by Parents’ Diets
What parents eat impact their children. The diets of parents affect how their children’s genes work in a process called epigenetics.
Blue and Red Light: Exploring the Potential
Blue and red light are energy sources for microorganisms such as bacteria, and we can harness this energy to control bacteria growth.
Vitamin D: Is It the Newest Brain Food?
A new study on brain health has made a connection between individuals getting more Vitamin D and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.