How much vitamin D do you need for heart disease prevention?
Recent research by Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has raised questions about whether the current recommendations for Vitamin D intake are enough to...
Omega-3 fatty acids could help lower blood pressure naturally
Omega-3 fatty acids are well-known for their health benefits, especially for the heart.
Found in foods like fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, these healthy fats play...
Cutting down this nutrient in diet could extend life, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, led by Professor Dudley Lamming, has found that reducing...
Scientists find out why eating red meat may increase colorectal cancer risk
Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have discovered a crucial link between excessive...
Do fish oil supplements really prevent heart disease?
Many people, especially those over 60, take fish oil supplements with the hope of preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death in the...
Huge volumes of whey go to waste. We could do much more with this...
Every year, 7.6 million tons of food is lost or wasted in Australia.
When we think about this, we might picture moldy fruit, stale bread...
Vitamin D deficiency can cause autoimmune diseases
As winter sets in across Canada, people are gearing up for what scientists call the "vitamin D winter." This is the period when the...
Should teens use protein supplements?
Protein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular among adults – but many teens may be jumping on the bandwagon too.
Two in five parents...
Online grocery shopping has a big problem: missing food labels
When you're shopping online for groceries, you might notice information about whether a product is organic, non-GMO, or Fair Trade Certified.
But often, important details...
New study reveals hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods for people with diabetes
A recent study from The University of Texas at Austin has found that eating more ultra-processed foods—like diet sodas, packaged crackers, certain cereals, and...