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Onions and garlic may protect against breast cancer

Onions and garlic may protect against breast cancer

New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women in Puerto Rico and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Eating more onions and garlic could keep breast cancer at bay. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds of other […]

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‘Antibiotic resistance in farm animals is rising fast’

‘Antibiotic resistance in farm animals is rising fast’

Researchers have found that antibiotic resistance is on the rise among farm animals in low-to-middle income countries. This could have a severe impact on the animals’ well-being and the health of consumers. For this reason, they urge the development of better farming policies around the world. Antibiotic resistance in cattle has doubled in under 20 […]

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Eating more nuts may help prevent weight gain

Eating more nuts may help prevent weight gain

According to recent evidence, nuts can aid weight gain, despite being calorically rich. Despite being dense in calories, nuts may help prevent the weight gain that often occurs during adulthood. Nuts have a wide variety of health benefits, and recent studies have been uncovering more and more of them. From staving off heart disease to […]

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What is the average weight for a 13-year-old?

What is the average weight for a 13-year-old?

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Mouse study sheds new light on fat formation

Mouse study sheds new light on fat formation

New research in mice has led to the discovery of a previously unknown molecular mechanism that plays a key role in regulating the formation of fat tissue. A study in mice has allowed scientists to discover a new mechanism that helps regulate the buildup of body fat. “Obesity is a global health problem that represents […]

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Gut bacteria may damage liver by turning carbs into alcohol

Gut bacteria may damage liver by turning carbs into alcohol

Researchers found that strains of the gut bacterium Klebsiella pneumonia can raise a person’s blood alcohol level in the absence of alcohol consumption. They link this to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice and humans. What links carbohydrates and liver damage? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition in which excess fat accumulates […]

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Does sugar cause inflammation in the body?

Does sugar cause inflammation in the body?

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What can cause burping and stomach pain?

What can cause burping and stomach pain?

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