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Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long can push your immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues. This can lead to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and irritable bowel diseases

Childhood growth is crucial for long-term overall health and well-being. Diet quality is an essential component of nutritional status reflecting dietary patterns and nutrient intake. While research in adults has shown that higher diet quality is associated with a lower risk of obesity, its association with childhood growth has remained unclear. This study aims to…

Global researchers have launched the World Diet Initiative to document and study “heritage” diets from various communities before they disappear. The team from 12 countries will examine traditional diets among Maasai, Ethiopian, and Indian communities that have historically correlated with lower rates of chronic illnesses like diabetes.