What happens in gluten ataxia?

Learn about gluten ataxia, where the intake of gluten can trigger an attack on the nervous system.

Pass the salt – using the fly to understand how pregnancy drives food cravings

Researchers at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon discover that fruit flies share the human craving for salt during pregnancy and shed light on how the nervous system controls this…

Long-term antacid use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency

Antacids are commonly used to neutralize the acid in the stomach, helping many individuals who have acid reflux. But a new study suggests that using this medication consistently for 2 years or more is linked to a deficiency of vitamin B12, which can have adverse effects for the nervous system.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Prevalent Among Refugees

New research from the University of Adelaide has discovered a high prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency among refugees, prompting calls for refugees to be routinely screened for the problem soon after they arrive. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a sign of severe malnourishment and can result in permanent damage to the nervous system…

Breast Milk Study Furthers Understanding Of Critical Ingredients

Ask someone in the know to list the substances in breast milk that make it the ideal food for newborns and you may hear about proteins that guard against infection, fats that aid in the development of the nervous system and carbohydrates that promote the growth of healthy bacteria…