The case for a cancer warning on your bacon butty
A group of scientists in the UK recently demanded that bacon and ham products carry health warnings similar to those on cigarettes.
These experts argue...
How hops create the compounds that give beer its iconic bitterness
Beer lovers owe much of their favorite drink’s flavor and aroma to hops—the cone-shaped flowers of the hop plant.
Now, scientists have finally solved a...
Time-restricted eating alters sleep patterns but doesn’t boost metabolic health, study finds
Intermittent fasting, often called time-restricted eating (TRE), has become a popular way to lose weight and boost health.
Many people believe that limiting eating to...
Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer
Every few months, a new “miracle cure” for cancer trends on social media. From superfoods and supplements to extreme diets, the promises are always...
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with type 2...
New research from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that two natural compounds—curcuminoids from turmeric and vitamin D—may help lower blood pressure in people...
Why so few people use this easy method to lower blood pressure
Salt substitutes are a simple and effective way to lower blood pressure, yet very few people with high blood pressure are using them.
This finding...
Ultra-processed foods could reduce physical function in older people
A new long-term study has found that eating more ultra-processed foods may not directly lead to frailty in older adults, but it could still...
Diets high in sugar and butter may help cause alcohol addiction
A new study in mice has found that switching from a high sugar and butter diet to a regular one may lead to a...
Whole-fat dairy food may benefit your heart health, study finds
For years, Americans have been told to cut down on fat, especially in dairy products, to protect their hearts.
This advice led to the rise...