5 ways to use food apps wisely for a healthier diet
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery apps, online grocery shopping, and meal preparation kits have become a big part of everyday life. In Canada,...
From herbal tea to healing gel: Scientists transform malva nuts into medical hydrogels
Scientists at the University of Chicago have found a new use for an ingredient commonly found in herbal tea—malva nuts.
Instead of just being a...
Reducing ultra-processed foods can improve health in just two months
A new study from Drexel University has shown that people can significantly reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with the right support—leading to weight loss,...
This oil may improve muscle health in older adults
A new study from the University of Glasgow suggests that taking krill oil supplements can help older adults improve their muscle strength and size....
Eating eggs may increase cancer risks
A recent study from Harvard University has found a potential connection between egg consumption and the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including...
Are seed oils really as harmful as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims
RFK Jr., Donald Trump's pick to head the US Health and Human Services Department, wrote on X that Americans are being "unknowingly poisoned" by seed oils.
He...
Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary...
Omega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant interest among patients and clinicians for their potential protective health effects, including lung health.
In our recently published research,...
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may lower cancer risk
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could help reduce the risk of developing several types of...
Can starchy foods cause cavities? Your genes might decide!
We all know that eating too much sugar can lead to cavities, but new research suggests that starchy foods might also play a role—depending...
If you’re worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the...
You’ve probably seen recent claims online seed oils are “toxic” and cause inflammation, cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
But what does the research say?
Overall, if...