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Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a new study. Higher amounts of intramuscular fat in the thigh could also increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on December 4, 2024

Bird Flu Virus Found in More Raw Milk Samples

A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples. Raw Farm, of Fresno, voluntarily recalled all whole milk and cream products from stores late Tuesday… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 4, 2024

B Vitamins Could Be Key to Parkinson’s Treatment

Scientists have discovered that decreased levels of certain B vitamins may be the missing link between the gut and brain that leads to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Specifically, researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that lower levels of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on December 4, 2024