The early bird beats diabetes: the impact of meal timing on health
In a recent study, it was discovered that having breakfast after 9 a.m. can increase your risk of getting type 2 diabetes by 59%.
This...
The two sides of green tea extract: health benefits and liver damage risk
A team of scientists from Rutgers University has unveiled new research that reveals both the potential health benefits and potential risks of long-term use...
Healthy eating matters: new dietary guidelines from WHO
Eating too much of the wrong foods and gaining too much weight is now more dangerous than smoking, according to health experts.
Making better food...
Scientists make fish-free omega-3 supplement from bacteria
An Australian omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria is being developed by a University of Sydney research affiliate in a collaboration between academia and...
Protecting your kidney health: the best and worst diets to follow
Your kidneys are essential organs that play a vital role in keeping your body healthy. They act as filters, removing waste products and excess...
Real milk remains the best deal in the sports beverage world, says expert
Everywhere you look there seems to be a new sports beverage hitting the market.
Some become extremely popular using savvy marketing strategies that leverage the...
The hidden dangers of alcohol you need to know
Alcohol is a common part of many social activities, but few people realize the impact it can have on their health.
Even if you only...
Plant-based meats: healthy, but are they nutritious enough?
Plant-Based Meats: An Emerging Trend
More people are starting to eat plant-based meats these days. These are foods made to look and taste like meat...
Heavy coffee drinking may increase kidney disease risk in these people
Scientists from the University of Toronto and other institutions have found a link between heavy coffee consumption and kidney disease in individuals with a...
Who Knew? Mice love protein and so should you
Do you like protein? Well, it turns out that mice do too. Not only do they like protein, but it also seems to keep...