Scientists find 43% of cocoa products exceed lead safety levels
A new study from George Washington University reveals a troubling fact: a significant percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals exceeding...
Skipping breakfast can make kids less happy, study finds
A recent study of nearly 150,000 children worldwide found that kids who regularly skip breakfast are less happy than those who eat it every...
Eat Smart, Age Well: How cutting sugar keeps your cells young
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one low in added sugar, can help...
How to eat to manage heart failure
Eating the right foods can make a big difference for people with heart failure.
Heart failure happens when the heart can't pump blood as well...
This diet halts liver cancer growth, study finds
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that eliminating the amino acid tryptophan from the diet can effectively stop the growth of liver...
These daily vegetables linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods...
How fish oil pills benefit people with high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has found that fish oil supplements may benefit a specific group of older adults...
Diet and Alzheimer’s: What is the link?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults...
Health benefits and risks of dairy fats
Dairy fats, found in products like milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt, are a staple in many diets around the world. These fats have been...
Eating vegetables full of this nutrient can lower heart disease risk
Nitrate is known to provide several health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels. Foods rich in nitrate include beetroots and...