Chronic Disease

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Delish, June 5, 2024

The Health Risks Of Eating Unwashed Lettuce, According To Experts

"There are several different contaminants that can affect your greens, but the two most common are E. coli and listeria. Some people don't get sick at all, and others may have mild to severe gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. In rare cases, some people may become seriously ill." (Matthew Landry)
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Allure, May 30, 2024

Is Oat Milk Causing My Acne?

"In its most simple form, oat milk is just a mixture of oats and water, but what we typically find in the grocery store has been modified. Manufacturers have added extra ingredients to give it a more desirable taste or a better texture. " (Matthew Landry)
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GoodRx Health, May 24, 2024

Quinoa Health Benefits, and Tips to Prepare This ‘Superfood’

"Quinoa retains its nutritional value regardless of how it’s cooked. Differences between cooking methods are negligible, and no one method is better than the others. Often you can swap it with rice or other grains in your dishes. Quinoa can also make dishes heartier, like in salads or soups and stews. " (Matthew Landry)
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The New York Times, May 22, 2024

How to Become a Vegetarian (or Simply Eat More Plants)

"Some helpful nutrients are included in fortified plant milks, too; just check their nutrition labels to be sure they’re good sources of calcium, vitamin D and B12. Ideally, choose an unsweetened version, or at least one with less than 10 grams of added sugars per serving." (Matthew Landry)
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VerywellHealth, May 21, 2024

MIP-C Is a New COVID-Related Syndrome That Can Cause Severe Lung Scarring

"It is important for syndromes or patterns like MIP-C to be identified because it is crucial for medical recognition and treatment options. Future research targeting MIP-C can better understand mechanisms involved and ultimately develop appropriate treatment and management strategies to reduce the impact of scarring on lung tissue. " (Bernadette Boden-Albala)
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Futurity, May 9, 2024

Heat Stress Has Damaging Impact on Older Adult’s Vital Organs

"Inflammation in the brain and spine contributes to cognitive decline, compromises the ability to form new neurons, and exacerbates age-related diseases. By investigating the effects of heat stress on the gut-liver-brain crosstalk, we can better protect our increasingly vulnerable aging population." (Saurabh Chatterjee)
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ScienceBlog, May 8, 2024

Molecular Evidence Of Heat Stress Damage To Gut, Liver, And Brain In Elderly Mice

"Our findings have the potential to be used for the development of prognostic and therapeutic markers for precise interventions. In a dynamically changing global landscape, the imminent threat of climate change is evident in rising temperatures, raising concerns about intermittent heat waves. Our heating planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of our aging population." (Saurabh Chatterjee)