Water intoxication – when you drink too much water

Drinking too much water can lead to water intoxication, also called water poisoning. This condition can lead to seizures, brain damage, and even death.

Swank diet: Does it help with multiple sclerosis?

What is the Swank diet, and how might it help treat multiple sclerosis? We look at the origin of the Swank diet, how it works, and the benefits and risks.

Free radicals: How do they affect the body?

What are free radicals, and what impact do they have on the body?

Unstructured childhood could lead to adult obesity

Destabilizing events in a person’s childhood may cause them to develop behaviors such as poor dietary habits, which could lead to obesity in adulthood.

Alpha-gal allergy: What you need to know

What is an alpha-gal allergy and what are the causes of it? Learn about the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, how it can be treated, and prevention methods.

Too much sugar may harm men’s mental health

Men with a high daily sugar intake may be at greater risk of developing depression or other mental health disorders after 5 years, new research suggests.

Kale nutrient may yield significant cognitive benefits

Lutein, a nutrient found in kale and spinach as well as eggs and avocados, may help to prevent or counteract cognitive aging, according to a new study.

MSG: More than just a food additive

Monosodium glutamate is a commonly used but controversial food additive, with important functions in the brain and the gut.

Researchers offer new and novel paradigm for advancing research on beneficial microbes

While beneficial microbes are becoming a more common tool in agriculture, their effectiveness in the field is severely blunted thanks to real-world environmental stressors like heat and drought…

Ten foods high in magnesium

Magnesium is found in many different foods. Although magnesium deficiency is rare, many Americans don’t get as much of the mineral as they should.

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