Eating habits play a big role in how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starts and progresses. Many studies have looked at food and RA, but they often use methods that make it hard to prove cause and effect. Plus, different foods in the same category can have different effects on RA. Some common foods and dr
Have you ever wondered why your underwear can go from fresh to funky in no time? Blame the bacteria! These little guys love clean fabrics, especially when sweated on or exposed to body gases. But here’s the good news: you can outsmart them. Surprisingly, your diet can significantly impact how you sm
Holidays are here, and with them comes a spike in acid reflux cases. Dr. Pochapin from NYU Langone Health explains what causes this discomfort and how to enjoy your feast without the burn. Unlike occasional heartburn, GERD is a long-term condition causing frequent symptoms like heartburn and regurgi
You might be surprised to learn that what you eat can actually affect how many pills you take. A study from Loma Linda University observed 328 seniors aged 60 and above. They found that those who followed a vegan diet took about half as many medicines as those who didn't. This isn't just a small dif
You might be surprised to learn that fish oil supplements could help lower the risk of cancer, according to a new study. Researchers found that people with higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in their bodies had lower rates of various cancers, such as colon, stomach, and lung cancer. Om
Imagine if something as simple as eating more fish or nuts could help fight cancer. That's what a big study from the University of Georgia suggests. It turns out, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids might be superheroes in our diet. These "healthy fats" are found in foods like salmon, walnuts, and even
Did you know that limiting sugar intake during the first 1, 000 days of life can make a big difference in health later on? Research from universities in the US and Canada shows that people who had less sugar from birth to age two had a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as
You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow
You might think our love for carbs like bread, pasta, and rice is a modern thing. But get this – humans may have been chowing down on starchy foods way longer than we thought. Scientists found a gene that helps us digest carbs more easily. And guess what? This gene seems to have duplicated itself a
