Nutrition

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed with diet? What the research says

Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar, is one of the fastest-growing health concerns worldwide. Traditionally, type 2...

Could B vitamins help lower high blood pressure?

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health concern affecting millions of people globally. While medications are available, about 12.8% of those with...

Ultra-processed foods may make you age faster study finds

A recent study from Italy suggests that eating too many ultra-processed foods could make people biologically older than their actual age, regardless of other...

Energy drinks may be damaging your heart

Energy drinks are growing in popularity as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee, but are they safe for your heart? Not when consumed frequently or in...

Eating healthy fats may protect you against cancer

In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy, and improving mental health, new research suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help...

Skipping meals at night may protect night shift workers’ health, new study suggests

A recent Australian study published in Diabetologia reveals that night shift workers who eat during their shift could face higher risks of long-term health...

Switching milk for yogurt could lower women’s heart risks, study finds

A new study suggests that women who replace non-fermented milk with yogurt or other fermented milk products may lower their risk of heart disease. Published...

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut. Alcohol...

Replacing carbs with nuts may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

A recent study from the University of Toronto suggests that swapping out carbohydrates for nuts in the diet may help people with type 2...

Vitamin B3 can help treat cancer by boosting body’s natural cancer killer

Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment, especially for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. They...