Scientists uncover how the immune system actively builds food tolerance

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are able to tolerate foods that can sicken or even kill others. “We know a lot about what the immune system sees and does if … Read more

Alcohol intake linked to lower micronutrient intake in men with type 2 diabetes

A large cross-sectional study of Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes reveals that alcohol intake may shape dietary patterns and micronutrient intake differently across age and sex groups, with younger men showing the most pronounced nutritional deficits. Association Between Alcoholic Beverage Consumption and Micronutrient Intake in Type 2 Diabetes Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Sex … Read more