Can you sniff out your mate? Previous research suggests a women’s mate preference is based on odor. Sounds odd, right? But our sense of smell is regulated by something called major histocompatibility complex (MHC), which are genes that are key to our immune system and our autoimmunity. When it comes to organ donation, it’s important […]
Osteoporosis, or low bone density, is a growing problem. The CDC estimates that by 2020, more than 20 million Americans over the age of 50 will suffer from osteoporosis. Bone density peaks at age 25 to 30, after which, calcium is slowly leached from bone, weakening its structure. If you’re over 30, however, don’t fret; […]
For the past 65 years, fluoride, which is naturally found in water and soil, has been added to the public water supply in most U.S. municipalities to help prevent cavities. While the fluoridation of water has been lauded as one of the greatest public health initiatives in recent history, it is not without controversy. To add […]
There’s so much to remember when raising a child, it’s easy to let a key nutrient slip through the cracks. While you carefully plot your infant’s diet, don’t forget to include iron. Iron is the most commonly deficient nutrient in both undeveloped and developed nations, including the U.S. Babies are especially at risk for not […]
Grab a banana because you’re not getting enough potassium in your diet. In fact, data collected in 21 countries found that, on average, none of the nations were reaching the recommended amount. But just because no one is following guidelines doesn’t make it okay - the benefits of potassium are plentiful, particularly for people with high […]
A recent examination of the dietary and supplement intake of men suggests that nutrients previously suggested as preventative for prostate cancer may actually have no effects. In this study, the researchers looked at dietary and supplement intakes of 9,559 men who participated in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, which occurred in North America. Of these men, […]
