Research says fad diets don’t work. So why are they so popular?
Two years into a pandemic that landed people in their living rooms, generating countless hours of television bingeing and stress eating, the nation has...
Vitamin supplements cannot reduce the death risk of COVID-19, shows study
In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc do...
Can lutein supplements boost your brain function
It’s easy to see the connection between an unhealthy diet and an expanding waistline.
The connection between food and brain health can be harder to...
How sweet strawberries could benefit your heart health
Whether it's their heart shape, their seductive coloring or just the fact they make such sweet company, strawberries often are associated with romance.
And if...
Best food for tooth and gum health
In a recent study, researchers found that a probiotic derived from Chinese pickles can prevent cavities.
Pickles are an integral part of the diet in...
Can vitamin D help reduce diabetes, body weight, and high blood pressure?
Vitamin D, which is fat-soluble, could promote calcium absorption in the gut and is needed for bone growth.
Vitamin D is present in very few...
Are organic foods safer than common foods?
Organic food is food and drinks produced by methods complying with the standards of organic farming.
Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming features practices that...
How to treat dry eye disease with diet
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide.
The disease, which leads to vision loss when cells...
How to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms with diet and supplements
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder.
It gradually reduces dopamine, a chemical in the brain, affecting speech, walking and balance.
The causes of the disease aren’t...
The effect of animal protein on stress hormones, testosterone, and pregnancy
Animal proteins, such as meat, eggs, and milk, are complete proteins, meaning they provide all of the essential amino acids our body needs.
Animal products provide...