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High sodium intake affects health of gut microbiome

Particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to what's considered a healthier level appears to be good for both their gut microbiome and their blood pressure, scientists report.

10 Jun 2020

Chemists Develop Foolproof New Test To Track The Fats We Eat

A team of researchers has developed an accurate blood test to track individual fat intake, a tool that could guide public health policy on healthy eating.

19 May 2020

New blood test may help track individual fat intake

McMaster University researchers have developed a precise and reliable blood test to monitor the intake of fats by individuals. This blood test may serve as a tool to guide public health policy related to healthy eating.

18 May 2020

Potato Power: Spuds Serve High Quality Protein That's Good For Women's Muscle

Researchers have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.

7 May 2020

Largest Grant Ever For Cannabis Research

Researcher Staci Gruber, Ph.D., will use funding provided by Harvard University to further her studies into different types of cannabis-based products.

5 May 2020