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Research Uncovers Another Compelling Reason to Get Enough Folate During Pregnancy

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It's vital for brain and spine development, helping reduce the risk of birth defects. Researchers from the Simon Fraser University used data from a Canadian pregnancy and birth cohort study, called the Maternal-Infant Research on Environmental Chemicals study, which ran from 2008 to 2011. Hence, the U.S.

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The Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Health and Disease

Gideon

The exact makeup of the gut microbiome varies greatly from individual to individual and is influenced by variables that include diet, exercise, medication use, sleep, stress, hormonal changes, aging, and disease. What About Diabetes and Gut Health? 2011 Jan;5(1):82-91. Gut Microbiota in Cardiovascular Health and Disease.

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Salmonella by Any Other Name: Salmonellosis in Finland & How to Prevent the Next Outbreak

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As our world continues to shrink due to globalization, it is getting harder for public health agencies to monitor and prevent Salmonella outbreaks from imported foods. Public health agencies worldwide continue to worry about keeping cases down in their respective countries. Data sourced from GIDEON. GIDEON also has case count maps.