The six classes of foods include fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. Here’s why they’re so important ...

In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the ...

Scientists found that blood markers of two saturated fatty acids along with certain omega-6, -7 and -9 fatty acids correlated with better scores on tests of memory and were associated with larger ...

Chances are, the words "protein," "fat," and "carbohydrates" are common ones in your vocabulary. But have you heard of “macronutrients”? For those new to the term, macronutrients are the “big three” ...

You’ve probably heard that fish is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, especially for your heart and brain. This is because fish is packed with vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty ...

The capacity of intestinal stem cells to maintain cellular balance in the gut decreases upon aging. Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of action between the nutrient adaptation of intestinal ...

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On the left: Model organism fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), gastrointestinal tract highlighted in green. On the right: Microscope images of the fruit fly intestine where cell nuclei are stained ...