Many people don’t realize that the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi residing within the gastrointestinal tract—collectively called the gut microbiome—are connected to overall health, and specifically to cancer. Manipulating the gut microbiome to produce ‘beneficial’ commensal microbes, which protect…
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As the days continue to get longer and warmer, that marks the start of the garden season. And if you want your backyard or patio to be a haven for butterflies, it’s not just planting any type of flower to…
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 — Substituting high-quality plant foods such as legumes, nuts, or soy for red meat might reduce the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in The BMJ. Laila Al-Shaar,…
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