Rap1, a potential new target to treat obesity
Understanding how the body keeps a healthy weight is like solving a puzzle with pieces still missing. Some of the unknown pieces are genes located
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A single species of gut bacteria can reverse autism-related social behavior in mice
The absence of one specific species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine report June 16 in Cell
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How does your diet affect your skin?
Sugar, carbohydrates and acne? Oh my! Once considered unrelated, dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine said research finds certain foods can cause acne to flare
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Checklist for a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle could be a sure way to stay out of the doctor’s office. With that in mind, Jeffrey Steinbauer, M.D., chief medical
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Diet at conception could have long-lasting effects
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. What a mother eats around the time of conception can have a lifelong effect on how certain of her child’s genes
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Tasty and Nutritious: Try These Five Heart Healthy Foods
Heart experts agree. Diet and exercise are a key part of maintaining a healthy heart. If you’ve decided to start an exercise routine and you’re
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Setting nutrition goals, no matter what your lifestyle
Each year, March is dedicated as National Nutrition Month. This is a great time to examine your diet and lifestyle. The Academy of Nutrition and
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