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Confused about carbs? This might help

If you get cross-eyed thinking about carbohydrates, that's understandable. They can be, quite literally, both simple and complex. They abound in snacks that nobody would...

You don’t really need 8 glasses of water every day

We all know that drinking water is key, but what is the best way to stay hydrated? Does everyone need to drink 8 glasses of...

Cardamom can increase appetite and burn fat, study finds

Do you know about cardamom? It’s a spice that many people around the world love, and it might just be the next big thing...

Eating pecans could help curb obesity and reduce inflammation

Eating unhealthy foods and not moving enough are major reasons why many people around the world are gaining too much weight and getting sick. But...

Black cardamom may help fight cancer

Long ago, people in India believed black cardamom could help with many health problems. They used it for colds, coughs, and even severe lung...

Prebiotic supplements may fight fatty liver disease

Fatty liver is a common health problem. If not treated, it can become very serious and turn into liver cancer. A team from the University...

Ultraprocessed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute...

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to...

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the...

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that? Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor...

Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains

During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors reported experiencing visions of...

Should your kids take multivitamins or supplements?

Vitamins are one of the most common ways to ensure children receive essential nutrients for growing in the healthiest way possible, but over-the-counter vitamins...