The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

Digestive health challenges are increasingly prevalent in Canada, with more than 57 per cent of Canadians wanting to improve their gut health but not knowing how. Beyond digestion, gut health is the ...

It can be tricky to avoid lying down soon after eating. Whether you are going to bed soon after a late dinner or are simply reclining to watch TV while snacking, you may be making it harder for your ...

Digestive issues can sap your energy, affect your mood, and disrupt your daily routine. Feeling uncomfortably full after a small meal can leave you sluggish all day, and constipation can have a ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A study conducted by agronomists at Iowa State University found that the slurry left over from turning ...

AMES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A study conducted by agronomists at Iowa State University found that the slurry left over from turning farm waste into fuel could be a valuable soil amendment. The ...

Fermented foods like kimchi, kombucha, and kefir are more than just delicious — their good bacteria can also provide gut health benefits. But for some people, fermented foods may have the opposite ...

A society is plagued by bandits who pilfer its citizens’ resources, funds, and livelihoods, forcing those who are able to ...

Now in its inaugural year, AI FilmFest Japan showcases the world's leading experiments in AI-assisted cinema, bringing ...

Jujube fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals. Some say its health benefits also extend to sleep, digestion, and more. (Photo credit: Szefei/Dreamstime) Jujube fruit has been eaten and used in ...

Drinking ginger tea may aid digestion and reduce inflammation. Other possible health benefits include preventing nausea, soothing a cold, and more. Ginger is a flowering plant of the Zingiberaceae ...

Pectin, a type of fiber in the cell walls of plants, helps give plants their structure (1). Apple pectin is extracted from apples, which are some of the richest sources of fiber. Roughly 15–20% of the ...