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Autism risk determined by health of mom's gut: Could preventing autism be as simple as changing expectant mothers' diet?

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Autism risk determined by health of mom's gut The mother's microbiome, the collection of microscopic organisms that live inside us, determines the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in her offspring, new research shows. The work raises the possibility we could prevent autism by altering expectant moms' diets. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

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The mother's microbiome, the collection of microscopic organisms that live inside us, determines the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in her offspring, new research shows. The work raises the possibility we could prevent autism by altering expectant moms' diets.

Link found between bitter-taste sensitivity and cancer risk

4 hours ago

Link found between bitter-taste sensitivity and cancer risk High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to researchers who conducted a unique study of 5,500 women whose diet, lifestyle and health has been tracked for about 20 years. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

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High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to researchers who conducted a unique study of 5,500 women whose diet, lifestyle and health has been tracked for about 20 years.

Beef jerky and other processed meats associated with manic episodes

7 hours ago

Beef jerky and other processed meats associated with manic episodes An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates -- chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and other processed meat snacks -- may contribute to mania, an abnormal mood state. Mania is characterized by hyperactivity, euphoria and insomnia. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

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An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates -- chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and other processed meat snacks -- may contribute to mania, an abnormal mood state. Mania is characterized by hyperactivity, eupho...

Omega 3 supplements have little or no heart or vascular health benefit: New health evidence challenges belief that omega 3 supplements reduce risk of heart disease, stroke or death

7 hours ago

Omega 3 supplements have little or no heart or vascular health benefit Omega 3 supplements have little or no effect on the risk of heart disease, stroke or death -- according to new research. Increased consumption of omega 3 fats is widely promoted globally because of a common belief that that it will protect against heart disease. But a new Cochrane review finds that omega 3 supplements offer little, if any, benefit. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

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Omega 3 supplements have little or no effect on the risk of heart disease, stroke or death -- according to new research. Increased consumption of omega 3 fats is widely promoted globally because of a common belief that that it will protect against heart disease. But a new Cochrane review finds that....

Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets

7 hours ago

Research on British teeth unlocks potential for new insights into ancient diets Goofy, yellow and crooked: British smiles have sometimes had a less-than-flattering international image, but a new study has put tartar from our infamously bad teeth to good use. Researchers analysing the teeth of Britons from the Iron Age to the modern day have unlocked the potential for using proteins in tooth tartar to reveal what our ancestors ate. ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png #Nutrition #Research ...

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Goofy, yellow and crooked: British smiles have sometimes had a less-than-flattering international image, but a new study has put tartar from our infamously bad teeth to good use. Researchers analysing the teeth of Britons from the Iron Age to the modern day have unlocked the potential for using prot...