A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in neuroscience and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in neuroscience and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
The claim that drinking three glasses of milk per day confers cardiovascular benefits has been withdrawn from a year-old press release issued by a Dutch research institute.
Gut bacteria that feed on healthy food appear to amplify the nutritional benefits of those foods. However, they also appear to amplify the undesirable effects of unhealthy food. Here are a few examples. Read the full story.
August 1, 2011
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Gut bacteria may be the missing piece that explains the connection between diet and cancer risk.
Stress and inflammation Cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and stroke, is the single greatest cause of death worldwide and is a major burden on health services and society. Most resources are currently directed towards surg
Fast blood flow protects against atherosclerosis: implications for treatment
Indirect effects of global climate change threaten the health of hundreds of millions of people. The very uncertainty that shrouds this issue must serve as an organizing principle for adaptation to its ill effects.