New research, published in the journal Nature Communications, finds that a diet low in gluten may also benefit the health of people who are not allergic to it. However, the benefits are not down to the mere absence of gluten. A low-gluten diet may have unexpected health benefits, provided that it also contains high-quality fiber.… Read More »
A farmer tends to a field of transgenic corn. (Andia/UIG via Getty Images) Americans are closely divided over whether genetically modified foods are worse for one’s health than foods that are not genetically modified, according to a new Pew Research Center report. About half of U.S. adults (49%) say foods containing genetically modified (GM) ingredients… Read More »
Blockchain is poised to go big in healthcare soon, according to a new study from CB Insights. The cryptographic digital ledger technology is highly secure and resilient, and while industries such as banking or retail are bullish on it, and already building on it in myriad ways, CBI finds that “still very early days for… Read More »
Pre-eclampsia affects up to 10 per cent of pregnanciesNontapan Nuntasiri/EyeEm/Getty By Clare Wilson High blood pressure in pregnancy, one of the leading risks to women and babies, could be stopped in its tracks by turning off genes in the placenta. The technique, known as RNA silencing, has worked in a small trial in monkeys, bringing… Read More »
A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). However, it can be challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides… Read More »