There’s strong evidence low levels of vitamin D are to blame for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A new study out of the University of Sheffield found 82% of IBS patients don’t have enough of the nutrient.
IBS can be painful, inconvenient, and embarrassing. It causes stomach cramping, diarrhea, and constipation. And it’s common. One in five adults in the U.S. has the condition.… Read More
The holidays came and went. And so did the appetizers…the rich entrees…the decadent desserts…and let’s not forget the drinks. Many, many drinks.
Wallowing in guilt won’t help. According to Torey Jones Armul—national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—it can lead to a cycle of binge and emotional eating.1
Here are five science-backed tips that will help you recover from overindulgence:
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After combing through 40,000 genes from three different organisms, researchers say they may have discovered the secret to a dramatically longer life. It’s a genetic trigger that exists within you.1
Scientists studied the genomes of roundworms, zebra fish, and mice. Specifically, they searched for orthologous genes—the ones associated with aging. All organisms have them, including humans.
They discovered about 30 of these age-regulating genes.… Read More
Children have an 87% higher autism risk when their mother takes an antidepressant drug during pregnancy.1
That’s just the latest scathing indictment of one of Big Pharma’s biggest moneymakers. A string of studies links antidepressants to the tragic brain condition.2
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common type of antidepressant taken by expectant mothers.3
… Read MoreIf there was one drug that could prevent the most common–and dangerous–medical conditions, wouldn’t you take it?
Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even cancer… Forget about taking 10 different pills for 10 different problems. This natural solution prevents all these diseases.
It sounds too good to be true. But there’s solid science to back it up.
… Read MoreNew research in the journal Nature shows you have more control over your cancer risk than you think.
Scientists at Stony Brook University looked at how stem cells divide in human tissues. These included lung, pancreatic, and colon. By the end of the study, there were three major revelations.
First, only about 10% of cancer risk is due to bad genes.… Read More