Have you ever thought about the tiny world living inside a bee's gut? Not bacteria in general, the theory of a particular family of bacteria, Gilliamella. When a bee's diet changes, these bacteria need to adapt to the new landscape of their environment. This isn't easy. As diet fluctuates, their env
Dishes loaded with nutrients can be a cancer's Kryptonite. Lets dive into what an expert group of researchers found out. GI cancers are some of the scarier types of cancer. There's been a lot of talk about how what we eat affects our chances of getting them. Some researchers thought it was
Should you be worried if you swap dairy for plant-based milks as recent study suggests different. Should you be worried if you don’t drink dairy products if they may increase your risk of depression? . What about types of people that have a specific diet choices is it possible that
In 2009, a young woman in Australia faced a serious health scare. At just 21 years old, she was diagnosed with a tumor and early-stage cancer in her lymphatic system. This system is often called the body's drainage network. She also struggled with chronic fatigue, parasites, and other digestive issu
The health of a person's heart can be influenced by a lot of factors. Many of these factors can be changed by making adjustments to a person day to day life. One of the most influential factors is a person's diet. This is because what a person eats affects their heart health in the long run. Exampl
In dietetics, the buzzwords have long been equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). While these are worthwhile goals, they might not be enough to tackle the deep-seated issues of racism in the field. This is where racial justice steps in. Unlike EDI, which focuses on creating a level playing field, r
Cattle, those big, gentle giants, have been crucial to humans for thousands of years. But how did our ancestors in Spain manage their cattle way back in the Middle Neolithic period? A site named Cova de les Pixarelles, located in present-day Catalonia, offers some clues. This site, dating back to ar
Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid gland. Two diets, the Mediterranean diet (MedD) and the gluten-free diet (GFD), have been suggested to help manage this condition. MedD is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, which can be
Have you ever wondered how fasting during Ramadan affects pregnant women and their babies in places like Kaduna, Nigeria? Well, it turns out that it might not be as simple as you think. A recent study dived into this topic and found some interesting stuff. They talked to pregnant Muslim women in Kad
Ever wondered if changing what you eat can help soothe a fussy baby? Researchers dove into this question, focusing on breastfeeding moms dealing with colic. They wanted to see how moms' diets might affect their babies' upset tummies. Instead of just looking at one side of the story, the study took
