How mom’s diet during pregnancy could affect disease inheritance

Poor nutrition or stress during pregnancy could influence lifelong attributes of offspring in adulthood and could explain heritability of type 2 diabetes.

Boosting the potency of a broccoli-related compound yields a possible treatment for macular degeneration

Buck Institute study also shows that palmitoleic acid protects the retina from environmental damage in mouse models of disease.

Simple water station setup increases students’ water consumption

Providing water dispensers with cups in school cafeterias and promoting their use led to nearly a 20 percent increase in the number of California students who drank water at lunchtime compared with…

Stomach Virus or Food Poisoning? Learn the Signs and Symptoms

Stomach viruses and food poisoning cause similar symptoms. Learn how to tell the difference with this article, as well as how to prevent both conditions.