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Several studies have demonstrated a potential link between ultra-processed foods (UPF) and chronic inflammation. One recent review published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology describes the mechanistic association between the consumption of UPF and chronic medical conditions, especially those involving the gut microbiome. Study: Ultra-processed Foods and Human Health: From Epidemiological Evidence to Mechanistic Insights. Image …

Tahitian culture has distinct characteristics, thanks to the seclusion from the influences of outside world until as late as the 1767, when Samuel Wallis became the first European who visited the island. Tahitians developed a village-based society with farming and fishing as main sources of income. Also, probably the surrounding beauty of nature, made them …

“The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s workforce development training programs strengthen the health and economic stability of the communities it serves. It provides strong workforce training and education that addresses much of the root causes of food insecurity,” said Kevin Counihan, President of Ambetter Health on behalf of Ambetter of Illinois. “Ambetter Health is proud to …

When I first came to England, I was very confused when people asked me how many meals per day do Chinese people usually have. I would simply reply: “obviously three, but don’t you have the same?”. Later on I found out that I wasn’t right. Of course, different cultures have different eating habits (in Spain, …

WHO is scaling up its operations in eastern Africa as the region faces acute food insecurity caused by conflict, extreme weather events – including the worst drought in 40 years – induced by climate change, rising international food and fuel prices and the impact of the pandemic. Over 80 million people in the eastern African …

In a recent article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists analyzed the effect of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beer ingestion on gut microbiota. Study: Impact of Beer and Nonalcoholic Beer Consumption on the Gut Microbiota: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial. ​​​​​​​Image credit: MsMaria / Shutterstock Background The fermented extract of malted barley grains, beer, …

New research published today by the Government has identified direct links between chronic loneliness and mental health distress. The findings, which coincide with the start of Loneliness Awareness Week, analyzed mental health wellbeing and the impacts of loneliness over a sustained period, with results showing that chronic loneliness played a significant role in the onset …

Their parents and grandparents probably never got asked by a doctor or nurse whether they had enough to eat, a safe and stable place to live, someone discriminating against them, or anything getting in the way of their education. But most members of Generation Z say they want their health care providers to ask about …

The Brito Food Program provides healthy food and education to patients in the Piedmont Triad. Greensboro – In just 12 hours, the community donated thousands of pounds of food – and thousands of dollars – to support the women Cone Health serves. On Wednesday, May 25, community members donated 4,400 pounds of food and nearly $7,000 …

HOUSTON – Gut issues, headaches and even just feeling tired could all be signs you are eating something that doesn’t agree with you. Do you have a food sensitivity that is impacting your health? KPRC 2 Investigates looks into various types of food intolerance tests. We look into how these tests work and we even …