A big breakfast may help you burn twice as many calories
In a study from the University of Lübeck in Germany, scientists found eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity...
Will a vegetarian diet increase your risk of stroke?
A UK study finding vegetarianism is associated with a higher risk of stroke than a meat-eating diet has made headlines around the world.
The study,...
Why you should finish your dinner early
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that when people eat strongly impacts our energy expenditure, appetite, and molecular pathways in...
High omega-3 DHA level linked to 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
In a study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute, scientists found that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to...
Eating more fruit, vegetable and whole grain linked to lower diabetes risk
In two studies, scientists found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2...
How to treat or avoid food-borne illnesses
If you ever suffered through a case of food poisoning, you probably wondered what happened ― and what you can do to make sure...
Harvard scientists find diets that increase heart disease risk
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugary beverages, which have been...
Lower your sodium, and blood pressure will follow
In a study from the University of Modena, scientists found reducing sodium intake by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term...
Common diet linked to lower death in heart disease and cancer
In a recent study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers found that more sustainable dietary habits are linked to health benefits, such as a...
How many is too many? When drinking becomes a problem
For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or...