Mediterranean diet plus fish oil can benefit people with depression

The University of South Australia scientists have discovered that incorporating fish oil into a Mediterranean diet can improve mental health in people suffering from...

Can a plant-based meal make you fuller and give you a better mood?

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences did smartphone-based studies in over 400 university cafeterias across Germany to test...

Latin dishes can be heart-healthy and still keep authentic flavors

Over the decades, traditional Latin American and Caribbean foods and flavors have won the hearts – and stomachs – of hungry people in the...

Blackcurrants can lower blood sugar after meal

Researchers from King's College London found that drinking blackcurrant extract can help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal.

What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you

In the supplement world, vitamin D has long been the star. For decades, it’s been touted as a cure-all supplement — a cheap, easy way...

Krill oil could boost muscle health in older people

Krill oil is similar to oceanic fish oil in that they are both rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for our health.

How to reduce unwanted iodized salt reactions when boiling pasta

Iodine is a vital nutrient that helps to keep the thyroid gland functioning properly. In many countries, people get enough iodine in their diet...

Sugary drinks can cause weight gain, new evidence shows

In a study from the University of Toronto and Harvard University, scientists found that sugar-sweetened beverages promote weight gain in children and adults. The review...

Instant noodles make up nearly one-third of childhood burn injuries, study finds

Instant noodle burns accounted for nearly a third of all pediatric scald admissions at the University of Chicago Medicine between 2010 and 2020

Eating healthy is the key to maintaining weight loss

Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey. After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating...