A recent study examined the links between zinc levels in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and both disease progression and outcome. The study found that participants with low zinc levels had a 21% mortality rate compared with 5% in those with healthy zinc levels. The time to clinical recovery was approximately three times less in those […]
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Intimate links between diet, gut microbes, and health identified
An international team of scientists found associations between particular bacterial species and metabolic risk factors for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They were surprised to discover that the gut microbiota — the community of microorganisms living in our intestines — was more strongly associated with a person’s risk of certain illnesses than […]
Study finds no evidence that vegan diet benefits specific blood type
Proponents of the blood type diet claim that people with type A blood benefit most from a vegan diet. However, a new study found no link between diet and blood type. The researchers instead suggest that plant-based diets are beneficial for people of all blood types. Staying healthy generally involves exercising regularly and following a […]
8 weeks on fruit- and vegetable-rich diets tied to better heart health
A new study has looked at the links between markers of heart health and three types of diet: the DASH diet, a different fruit- and vegetable-rich diet, and a typical Western diet. Its conclusion? Diets that include lots of fruit and vegetables are associated with better heart health. A new observational analysis recently published in […]