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About 10,000 years ago, a group of hunter-gatherers were hanging out in what is now south-western Sweden chewing pieces of birch tar. New analysis of that substance reveals that they may have had very modern dental issues.The birch tar samples, which were likely chewed to create a kind of glue, were first excavated in the 1990s in Huseby Klev, Sweden. While they've been studied before, a team of researchers, led by Emrah Kırdök from Mersin University in Turkey, developed cutting-edge methods to analyze the ancient DNA…

A study reveals that overweight adults who replace animal products with plant-based foods experience significant weight loss and improved health, regardless of the healthfulness of the plant-based foods consumed.Switching from animal products to plant-based foods, regardless of whether these plant-based items are considered healthy or unhealthy as per the plant-based diet index, leads to weight loss in overweight individuals, lowers cholesterol and fat consumption, and boosts fiber intake according to a new analysis by…

A study reveals that a healthy plant-based diet, involving reduced intake of processed and sugary foods, can decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes by 24% by improving metabolism and organ function.A plant-based diet has been proven for the first time to improve metabolism and liver and kidney function.With limitations – as demonstrated in a study led by Tilman Kühn from MedUni Vienna’s Center for Public Health: A more plant-based diet only develops its protective effects if not only the consumption of animal-based foods,…

Listen to article(2 minutes)Move over GMOs and high-fructose corn syrup. There is a new phrase making the food industry pucker: ultra-processed foods.A battle is brewing over the latest term for many packaged food products that manufacturers fear could infiltrate U.S. food policy and scare off consumers.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Listen to article(2 minutes)Move over GMOs and high-fructose corn syrup. There is a new phrase making the food industry…

With new cases of COVID-19 still in the tens of thousands per day across the globe, scientists are working hard trying to learn more about what factors put each of us at greater risk of infection.It turns out that sticking to a vegan or vegetarian diet is associated with a 39 percent lower reduced chance of catching the virus, according to a new study involving 702 Brazilian adults carried out by researchers from the University of São Paulo in Brazil.The data analysis isn't strong enough to prove direct cause and effect,…

UC San Francisco scientists have discovered how fruit bats can consume large amounts of sugary fruit without adverse health effects, offering insights for diabetes research. Their study reveals that fruit bats have evolved specific physiological adaptations in their pancreas and kidneys, enabling efficient sugar processing and electrolyte retention. This research could provide valuable knowledge for developing new treatments for the millions of Americans with diabetes.A new research study reveals how fruit bats’ unique…

Recent research challenges the notion that all calories are equal, showing that reducing isoleucine, an amino acid, in the diet can offer significant health benefits. This study in mice demonstrated extended lifespans, reduced frailty, and lower cancer rates, even with increased calorie consumption. The findings suggest the importance of diet composition over calorie count and point toward potential dietary interventions for improving human health.New research from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public…

Those trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be tempted to try a crash diet. While it's true that in order to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories than your body uses each day, in reality crash diets may actually work against you – and may make weight loss more difficult.Crash diets have been around for years, but have stayed popular more recently thanks to influencers and social media. Typically, these diets involve drastically reducing…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption. It's not easy to stay informed these days. We have more access to information than ever,…

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviewsSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Netflix has an impressive 2024 lined up, with a bursting list of new titles set to be added in January.Overt the next four weeks, the streaming service will be introducing a large number of new movies and TV shows to its library, ranging from returning shows to classic films.These releases include a meat-eating vs vegan documentary based on a study of identical twins, new Harlan Coben series…