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Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules generated during normal metabolic processes. They neutralize free…

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)are small, naturally occurring peptides produced by immune cells and epithelial cells to inhibit or ward off pathogens (harmful invading microorganisms) such…

Antigens

Antigens are molecules or molecular structures, often found on the surface of pathogens, that trigger an immune response. They stimulate the production of antibodies…

Afferent Systems

An afferent systems consists of neurons and neurotransmitters that transmit signals from various body parts (e.g., eyes, skin, joints, muscles, and visceral organs) to…

Bacteria

Bacteria are a type of microorganism with different shapes and structures. In bacteriology, they are mainly classified into two main types, gram-negative and gram-positive,…

Attention

Attention is a complex term that can refer to a general level of alertness or vigilance, a general state of arousal, orientation versus habituation…

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