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Diet
Diet: In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often implies the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons (with the two often being related). Although humans are omnivores, each culture and each person holds some food preferences or some food taboos. This may be due to personal tastes or ethical reasons. Individual dietary choices may be more or less healthy. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.
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AUG 08, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
Not all fat is the same. Brown fat is thought to be fat healthier than white fat.Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 08, 2018Health & Medicine
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Largest genome study of of its type identifies biological processes related to the heart's electrical activity.Written By: Caitlin WilliamsJUL 31, 2018Videos
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Without the right experimental design, behavioral testing can easily produce the wrong results.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 27, 2018Cell & Molecular Biology
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A recent study looks at popular food trends and how the contribute to heart health, which foods will live up to the "hyp ...Written By: Caitlin WilliamsJUL 24, 2018Drug Discovery & Development
A new drug was recently developed based on capsaicin, the compound found in chili peppers that is responsible for their ...Written By: Nouran AminJUL 24, 2018Cardiology
A health calculator has been created that utilizes a wide range of predictors, including sociodemographic, to predict he ...Written By: Caitlin WilliamsJUL 24, 2018Health & Medicine
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Throughout West Africa’s Taï National Park, the miniature mangabey monkey scavenges on the remnants of hard n ...Written By: Anthony BouchardJUL 23, 2018Immunology
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A new study in July's JAMA Oncology outlines the results of a 4-year study in New Zealand focused on vitamin D and if it ...Written By: Mauri BrueggemanJUL 18, 2018Health & Medicine
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It’s been said that “you are what you eat” but with so many diet plans and trends, it can be hard to c ...Written By: Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 08, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Not all fat is the same. Brown fat is thought to be fat healthier than white fat.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 08, 2018
Health & Medicine
Every parent wants their children to be healthy. Parents research vaccines, foods, healthcare and so much more. Food can
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 07, 2018
Videos
The ketogenic diet is quite trendy and is hailed by health professionals and followers for weight loss, metabolic benefi
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 07, 2018
Health & Medicine
Hey everyone, it’s snack time! Come on up and grab some delicious crickets, yum yum. Said no one ever. But maybe,
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 06, 2018
Infographics
Even though we only tend to focus on four key blood types, there are actually hundreds of iterations of different protei
...
Written By:
Jennifer Ellis
AUG 06, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
The isolation of islands can have a powerful effect on the genetics of the residents.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 02, 2018
Health & Medicine
Video games and their effect on the brain will always be a hotly debated topic. While some studies say they can desensit
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 01, 2018
Health & Medicine
Many people eat a certain way to improve athletic performance. They choose low-carb or some other way of eating in hopes
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 31, 2018
Cardiology
Largest genome study of of its type identifies biological processes related to the heart's electrical activity.
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 31, 2018
Videos
A good strong cup of coffee first thing in the morning, at lunch, on a break or just about anytime can be a real boost.
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 29, 2018
Cardiology
Death rates and adverse cardiovascular events twice as likely in women after experiencing STEMI heart attack compared to
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 27, 2018
Microbiology
Without the right experimental design, behavioral testing can easily produce the wrong results.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 27, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
When snakes were deprived of water they turned to muscle to fill their needs.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 27, 2018
Health & Medicine
Like a seesaw, the information on coffee and health goes up and down. Research studies on diabetes, Parkinson's and
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 26, 2018
Neuroscience
Do you ever wonder why it's almost impossible to open a bag of chips and not finish them all? That doesn't just
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 25, 2018
Cardiology
A recent study looks at popular food trends and how the contribute to heart health, which foods will live up to the "hyp
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 24, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
A new drug was recently developed based on capsaicin, the compound found in chili peppers that is responsible for their
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JUL 24, 2018
Cardiology
A health calculator has been created that utilizes a wide range of predictors, including sociodemographic, to predict he
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 24, 2018
Health & Medicine
Experts in the medical field, nutrition and fitness professionals and health educators all advise against the dangers of
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 23, 2018
Plants & Animals
Throughout West Africa’s Taï National Park, the miniature mangabey monkey scavenges on the remnants of hard n
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JUL 23, 2018
Immunology
Inflammation caused by harmful oxidized lipids increases in individuals with obesity and may contribute to chronic disea
...
Written By:
Caitlin Williams
JUL 23, 2018
Cancer
A new study in July's JAMA Oncology outlines the results of a 4-year study in New Zealand focused on vitamin D and if it
...
Written By:
Mauri Brueggeman
JUL 18, 2018
Health & Medicine
Home DNA kits are extremely popular now. Bringing DNA and genetic testing to the home market is a huge advance in scienc
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUL 17, 2018
Health & Medicine
It’s been said that “you are what you eat” but with so many diet plans and trends, it can be hard to c
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim