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Diagram shows how dysbiosis causes the autism like behavior in mice.

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·June 16, 2016·6 min read

Single Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse Study

Researchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.

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·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Dopamine, Obesity and Age Appear to Influence Preference For Sweet Foods

Researchers believe they might have identified a new abnormality in the relationship between dopamine and response to food in those with obesity.

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·June 12, 2016·9 min read

Air Pollution Emerges as a Leading Risk Factor for Stroke Worldwide

According to researchers, air pollution has become one of the leading global risk factors for stroke.

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·June 4, 2016·4 min read

Dietary Fiber May Be Key To Healthy Aging

Researchers report eating the right amount of dietary fibers from cereals, breads and fruits can help us to avoid disease and disabilities associated with aging.

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·May 25, 2016·5 min read

Prenatal Fruit Consumption May Boost Baby’s Cognitive Development

Researchers discover children of mothers who consumed more fruit while pregnant performed better on cognitive development tests at one year of age.

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·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Eating Seafood Once a Week Could Slow Memory Loss

According to a new study, eating seafood and other Omega 3 rich foods at least once a week could help stave off age related memory loss.

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·May 9, 2016·4 min read

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.

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·May 2, 2016·4 min read

High Fat Diets Starve the Brain

Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.