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Hidden Hunger

Hidden hunger refers to a form of malnutrition where individuals suffer from deficiencies in essential micronutrients—such as iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A—despite consuming…

Synaptogenesis

Synaptogenesis refers to the formation of synapses, the connections through which neurons transmit information to one another. This process is essential for the development…

Myelination

Myelination is the process by which myelin, a fatty substance, forms a protective sheath around nerve fibers (axons). This process enhances the speed and…

The Eat-Lancet Diet

The EAT-Lancet diet is a set of science-based dietary guidelines developed by the EAT-Lancet Commission. It emphasizes a plant-based diet rich in whole grains,…

Plant-Based Diets

Plant-based diets include a variety of eating patterns that prioritize plant-derived foods, ranging from fully plant-exclusive diets like veganism to those that include some…

Inflammatory Depression

Inflammatory depression refers to a subtype of depression where systemic chronic inflammation contributes to the condition’s onset and persistence. Studies suggest that around one-quarter…

High-Sugar Diet Decreases Ability to Sense Sweetness in Rats

Helping Our Heroes: Time-Restricted Eating Improves Health of Firefighters

Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets

Does Obesity Have More to Do with the Brain than We Initially Thought?

Hunger Really Can Make Us Feel ‘Hangry’ – Study

Soaring Food Costs Worsen Food Insecurity, Sdoh for Older Adults