Keto diet: Health benefits and risks
The ketogenic diet has been gaining popularity as a weight loss and health improvement strategy.
This low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet aims to put the body into...
Vegan diets: health benefits and risks you should know
Veganism, the practice of abstaining from consuming animal products, has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Many people adopt veganism for ethical, environmental, or health...
Best and worst foods to eat if you have depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While medication and therapy are often recommended as treatment options, diet can...
Eating fried food frequently may increase anxiety, depression
A team of food scientists at Zhejiang University in China has identified a possible link between frequent consumption of fried foods and increased levels...
Why vitamin D is so important for older people
As we age, our bodies require more care and attention to maintain our overall health and well-being.
One of the most essential vitamins for older...
Why swapping meat and milk for plant-based alternatives might miss vital nutrients
As we strive to mitigate climate change, many people are turning to plant-based diets as a way to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
But while...
Cranberries can prevent urinary tract infections for women, study confirms
Cranberry juice and supplements can reduce the risk of repeat symptomatic UTIs in women by more than a quarter, in children by more than half.
A vegan diet high in legume could help you lose weight
In a study from the Physicians Committee, scientists have found that following a vegan diet that is high in legumes could be an effective...
Managing stress with food and alcohol may increase lifelong weight gain
A study by Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that using food or alcohol to manage stress can lead to weight gain over time.
Cranberry juice can prevent recurrent UTIs, but only for some people
Most UTIs are effectively and easily treated with antibiotics. Sometimes just one dose of antibiotics can resolve the infection. Unfortunately, for some people, UTIs keep coming back.