Why ultra-processed foods may fuel chronic inflammation
Ultra-processed foods—products like sodas, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and processed meats—make up the majority of what many Americans eat.
These foods are industrially altered, packed...
Keto diet may significantly reduce depression symptoms
A new pilot study suggests that following a ketogenic diet for just 10 weeks may significantly reduce depression symptoms in young adults.
Researchers at The...
Vitamin K can fight against type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new scientific discovery from Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute has given us fresh insights into diabetes, a disease that...
Cutting this nutrient from diet might help you live longer
A new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has found that eating less of one specific nutrient—called isoleucine—might...
Jamie Oliver is right—this is how much fruit and veg we really should be...
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has stirred debate by calling the familiar five-a-day message "a lie".
Speaking to the Times, he argued that the real health...
Artificial sweeteners may speed up memory loss, study finds
Many people turn to low- and no-calorie sweeteners as a healthier option to cut down on sugar.
These artificial sweeteners are often found in diet...
Salt substitute use still low among U.S. adults with high blood pressure
Few Americans with high blood pressure are using salt substitutes, even though these products are an easy and effective way to reduce sodium intake...
Mediterranean diet may protect against dementia—especially in those at genetic risk
A Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce the risk of dementia, especially for people who carry a higher genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
That’s the...
How ultra-processed foods harm your health — even without overeating
Over the past 50 years, the number of people with obesity and type 2 diabetes has gone up a lot.
At the same time, sperm...
Why so few Americans with high blood pressure use salt substitutes
Salt substitutes are widely recognized as a simple, inexpensive way to cut down on sodium and manage high blood pressure, yet new research shows...