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Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs in the human body that produce and release hormones. These hormones are chemical…

Endotoxins

Endotoxins are the toxic substances released from the cell walls of specific bacterial proteins, particularly gram-negative bacteria when damaged or dying. For instance, lipopolysaccharide…

Energy Balance

Energy balance is the harmony between the energy you consume through food and the energy your body uses through activities and metabolic processes. When…

Enteric Nervous System (ENS)

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a complex network of neurons located in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the esophagus to…

Efferent Nerves

Efferent, or motor, nerve fibers carry signals from the central nervous system toward the peripheral nervous system, including the muscle nerves (Mathews et al.,…

Economic Accessibility

Economic accessibility refers to the ability of individuals or groups to afford goods, services, or resources necessary for a decent standard of living. It…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses