Large study of dietary habits suggests more plant oils, less butter could lead to better health

Researchers investigated data from over 200,000 individuals who were followed for more than 30 years, and found that higher intake of plant-based oils, especially soybean, canola, and olive oil, was…

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Novel enzyme found in gut bacteria could revolutionize prebiotic research

Certain glycans -- sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains -- containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health. Identifying enzymes capable of breaking down these glycans is essential…

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