An analysis of the chemical signatures of fatty deposits in clogged arteries found that they matched lipids produced by mouth and gut bacteria.

Exogenous cannabinoids such as marijuana exert their influence through cannabinoid receptors. Endogenous cannabinoids such as anandamide (AEA) function through the same receptors and their physiological roles are a subject of intense study. Here, we ...

Emotional, physical or sexual abuse can lie at the root of weight problems in later life and, unless targeted, taxes on food types will be cruel to those who self-medicate.

A BMI in the normal range associates with a decreased risk of cardiometabolic disease and all-cause mortality. However, not all subjects in this BMI range have this low risk. Compared to people who are of normal weight and metabolically healthy, subj ...

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Analysis of large microbial datasets contributes critical information for health care, epidemiology, agriculture, and biofuels.

Individuals with certain types of bacteria in their gut may be more likely to respond well to cancer immunotherapy, researchers at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center found in a study of patients with metastatic melanoma.

In just a few hours, Hurricane Maria destroyed about 80 percent of the value of Puerto Rico's agricultural crops.

Seattle chef will soon open a crowd-funded restaurant and arts co-op to honor the city’s arts history and unite its residents.

Now is the perfect time to celebrate the seasonal gems of autumn. Head to your local market and fill your basket with these fall produce picks.

Eating right is easy when you fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. If fresh produce goes bad before making it to your plate, you may be storing produce improperly, and wasting food and money along the way. Ensure you are storing your prod ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest federal food assistance program, currently serves 44.7 million Americans with a budget of $75 billion in 2011. This study engaged leading experts for in-depth, semi-structured intervie ...