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How food and health habits shape muscle loss

May 27, 2026

Muscles don’t just disappear. They shrink when cells stop responding to insulin, a condition that also fuels weight gain. Researchers studied how this double problem—called insulin resistance and sarcopenia—connects in adults. They wondered if gender, age, diabetes, body size, or daily protein intak

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How Protein Quality Affects Pig Health During Infections

December 24, 2025

Pigs face different health challenges when infected with various pathogens. A recent study looked at how hard-to-digest protein in their food affects their well-being when they get sick. The focus was on two common pig illnesses: E. coli and Salmonella. Thirty-two young pigs were split into two gro

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Dietary Strategies for Kidney Health: A Costly Dilemma

July 8, 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health issue worldwide, with a heavy financial burden, especially when it reaches end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD often requires expensive treatments like dialysis or kidney transplants, and costs are expected to rise significantly by 2030. One way to m