MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind.
For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins...
High doses of common depression drug could temporarily switch off the brain
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine.
Their measurements of...
Common bacteria in mouth may cause colon cancer to spread
A diverse array of bacteria lives in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known as the oral microbiome.
In a study from...
A high-fat Mediterranean diet may still reduce risks of breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks
According to scientists, a healthy diet can include “a lot of fat.”
In a recent study, scientists suggest that a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions...
Replacing red meat with plant foods may lower heart disease risk
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be...
Drinking artificially sweetened beverages in pregnancy is linked to overweight infants
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found daily drinking of artificially sweetened beverages by women during pregnancy may be linked to...
Even light alcohol drinking may increase breast cancer risk
In 2007, a study showed a causal link between alcohol and breast cancer.
The finding was confirmed by other research, which showed that alcohol increases...
Diet could play an important role in your cognitive function
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function.
They found that certain...
Cooking heat could hold clues to heart disease
In a study from the University of Edinburgh, scientists found that food cooked at high heat may carry toxic chemicals that raise the risk...
Common food additive could promote gut inflammation, colon cancer
In a study from Georgia State University, scientists found that emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf...