Are eggs bad for your health?
Eggs have always been a hot topic in the world of nutrition.
Some experts say they’re bad for your heart and cholesterol, while others say...
Sugary snacks can harm your mental health
Do you love sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and hot dogs?
A new study suggests you may want to think twice before making them a regular...
Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of memory problems and stroke
A new study suggests that eating more ultra-processed foods—like chips, cookies, and soft drinks—may raise your risk of having memory problems and strokes.
The research...
Artificial sweeteners may speed up memory loss, study finds
Artificial sweeteners are often used as a healthier alternative to sugar.
They are found in many low-calorie and sugar-free foods and drinks.
But a new study...
How vitamin D may boost memory but slow reaction in older adults
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies can make it when we are exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
What fruit can people with diabetes eat?
For people living with diabetes, choosing the right foods can sometimes be confusing.
One common question is: “Can I eat fruit?” Because fruit is sweet,...
Plumb tired of the same old fruits? Try plums
Grocery stores and farmers markets are bursting with vibrant colors, with towers of bright green watermelons and multicolored displays of berries garnering the spotlight.
But...
What exactly are you eating? The nutritional ‘dark matter’ in your food
When scientists cracked the human genome in 2003—sequencing the entire genetic code of a human being—many expected it would unlock the secrets of disease.
But...
Not so sweet: Artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline
Artificial sweeteners are often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, especially for people trying to cut calories or manage conditions like diabetes.
But a...
Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure in older adults
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to...