Future diets will be short of micronutrients like iron — it’s time to consider...
Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world.
Severe iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, affects nearly 50%...
Best and worst fruits you can eat to manage type 2 diabetes
Living with type 2 diabetes means you need to be extra careful about what you eat, and this includes fruits.
Though fruits offer many health...
Reducing salt in diet can lower blood pressure in these people effectively
A clinical trial published in the Journal of Internal Medicine has revealed significant health benefits from moderate salt restriction in patients treated for primary...
Why going low-carb or low-fat may not extend your life
Diet trends like low-carb and low-fat diets are all the rage for weight loss, but what about their long-term effects on how long we...
Eating less sugar and carbs may help people live longer with kidney disease
New research is offering fresh hope for people suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). A study from China suggests that cutting back on sugar...
Watching others eating candy can cure your cravings, study finds
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have discovered that watching immersive videos of candy consumption could significantly reduce cravings for the sweet treat.
The study...
Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and...
The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors...
Cutting back on salt: a simple step for healthier blood pressure
High blood pressure, often known as hypertension, is like a sneaky villain that harms your body without you even knowing it. Imagine your heart...
Online low-carb program boosts diabetes control, study finds
Living with type 2 diabetes can be tough, especially when you live far away from a clinic or a dietitian.
A new Australian study has...
Intermittent fasting vs. low-calorie diet: which is better for preventing diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly. Insulin is what helps sugar get from your bloodstream...